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Planetary appreciation: Community celebrates Earth Day on Armory lawn

The Armory Lawn was alive with energy and enthusiasm Saturday as the community celebrated the 26th annual Earth Day event. This year’s gathering drew a robust crowd eager to explore over 30 eco-focused stations and exhibits. Connie Grimes, co-chair of the event, shared her excitement ...

Fort Frye Local earns Purple Star Schools designations

BEVERLY — All five schools in the Fort Frye Local Schools district have again been designated by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as Purple Star Schools. This distinction is a three-year recognition awarded to Ohio schools that show a commitment to students and families ...

Preserving history: Wood sculptures by local artist placed at library

Two wood sculptures removed from Muskingum Park last fall were installed Tuesday at the Washington County Public Library’s Local History and Genealogy Archives “They needed preserved, and we had a space that is appropriate,” said Andrea Ralston, information services manager for the ...

5 companies bidding for subsidized service at Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport

WILLIAMSTOWN — Bids to provide federally subsidized commercial air service at the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport pitch planes with 30, 50 or 137 seats flying to and from Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, D.C. The bids under the Alternate Essential Air Service program ...

Routine switch-up: House Rep. Ritter joins weekly commission meeting

State House Representative Kevin Ritter was in attendance at the Washington County Commission meeting on Thursday morning. Ritter had served as a commissioner for the county beginning in 2018 before being elected as the new State Representative for the 94th House District in November. As a ...