Look at the photo of the FRANCIS J TORRANCE going through the open swing span of the Historic Harmar Bridge in 1900 at Marietta. Smoke billows from her stacks; people are standing behind the pilot house. The TORRANCE is a graceful vessel, built “right here in River City,” to ...
“As stated in our lapse of appropriation correspondence dated October 1, 2025, SNAP has funding available for benefits and operations through the month of October,” reads a letter dated Oct. 10 from Ronald Ward, acting associate administrator of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to regional and state agency SNAP directors. “However, if the current lapse in appropriations continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals across the Nation.” We know that last year there were approximately 1.4 ...
Marietta is worth serving, and I can’t think of a better candidate for City Council to serve her than Ron Wesel. Ron is a proud son of Marietta and ready to take on this charge. He spent the first part of his working career at the family business, Marietta Ignition, before joining Mondo Polymer. His business background lends itself well to understanding human resources issues, budgeting, project planning, and accountability. Ron is a leader who will listen courteously, engage in thoughtful discussion, and take decisive action where needed. Please join me in voting for Ron Wesel for ...
Another year, tremendous community support and a great evening. The 43rd Annual Eve Benefit Auction on August 22nd grossed over $32,000 all because of the wonderful support we received from the community, local businesses and the many individuals who attended, bid for items and had fun at the event. Local auctioneers, Charlie and Keelan McLeish, volunteered their time and once again had the crowd energized. Washington County Sheriff’s office provided a security presence, the Zonta Club of Marietta and the Environs helped to organize the Silent Auction items so that we were able to ...
United Way organizations across the country serve their communities by connecting those in need to resources to support them as they face their challenges. “When you donate to United Way, you help kids succeed. You help adults secure jobs. And you help families become healthier. Your support fuels our mission and creates stronger communities where all can thrive,” according to its website. Plenty of financial support comes from individuals, of course, but there are also reliable community partners who make a big difference for the organization. One of those partners is the ...
I would like to thank the organizers and participants of the recent Chuck A Duck fundraiser that was held last week at MHS by the Marietta Volleyball team in my honor. I recently had a cancer diagnosis increased to Stage 4. The volleyball coaches felt that the sports community of the city schools would like to express their support. My husband, Mark and I have photographed the sport teams in the community for over 40 years. We have met so many wonderful people. The coaches felt that many of these people would like to show their support and concern and “wow” were they right. The ...
