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­MOV Climate Corner: Popes and the planet

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I was raised in a section of Pittsburgh, Pa., known as Oakland. Throughout my childhood, an important building was St. Paul’s Cathedral, an enormous Gothic Revival style Roman Catholic church. It has dozens of large stained glass windows and a monumental Von Beckenrath pipe organ. My family attended Mass there every Sunday for years. And my siblings and I attended the parochial elementary and high schools operated by the Pittsburgh Diocese. Because Popes are the VIPs of the Roman Catholic Church, the Papacy was very important during my youth. Also important to note is that the ...

Living Democracy: New York Times v. United States

Local Columns

In 1971, the Supreme Court was the stage for a clash between a government determined to keep its secrets, and a press determined to reveal them. When the Nixon administration sought to stop publication of the Pentagon Papers — a comprehensive, unvarnished history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam — it triggered a showdown over whether the First Amendment truly protects the press when the government cries “national security.” The Court’s decision in New York Times v. United States redefined the boundaries of press freedom and reaffirmed that a democracy cannot function if truth is ...

Cracking the code: Gifts of personal liberty and economic opportunity

Local Columns

This week Lynnda and I were in Florida with our youngest and his family. We arrived a day early and went to Epcot for dinner, the fireworks and The American Adventure attraction, particularly in this 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence. We know the grandchildren will not sit still for a 25-minute show. They are into rides, especially high-speed thrill rides. The American Adventure tells the story of the United States starting with the Pilgrims in 1620. We have seen it many times over the years. It gives me an appreciation of what it took to build the USA into the ...

Washington SWCD: What residents need to know about ticks for summer 2026

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As Ohioans head outdoors to enjoy hiking, camping, gardening and other warm-weather activities, they are facing a growing health concern: ticks. Experts report that tick populations are increasing across Ohio in 2026, continuing a trend that has accelerated over the past decade. The rise in tick numbers has also led to an increase in tick-borne diseases, making awareness and prevention more important than ever. Ohio is home to several medically significant tick species, including the blacklegged tick — also known as the deer tick, the American dog tick, the Lone Star tick, the Gulf ...

The Way I See It: Please take us with you on vacation

Local Columns

It’s that time of year. You are getting ready to pack for the annual vacation. You should take us with you. I’m serious, please take us with you. The Marietta Times is delivered every day around 5 a.m. No, I’m not talking about the one that gets delivered to your mailbox. I’m ...

Much still to figure out on data center question

Editorials

Among the concerns about the proliferation of data centers in Ohio, water consumption is fairly low on the worry list, according to a new study by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. The organization took a look Ohio’s water resources compared with the rapid growth of data centers across the state and found “Ohio appears broadly capable of supporting near-term data center growth from a water resource perspective in both of the analyzed regions (Columbus and Cincinnati-Dayton), in addition to ongoing water supply for other businesses and residents. “Data centers and AI infrastructure ...