Breaking News

Marietta Trolley returns May 2 for 2026 tour season

The Marietta Trolley will return for the 2026 season beginning May 2, offering residents and visitors a guided way to explore the city’s historic landmarks and attractions. The trolley will operate Saturdays in May at 10:30 a.m., with an expanded schedule throughout the summer and fall. ...

Hune Covered Bridge repair project back out for bid

The Hune Covered Bridge rehabilitation project will go back out to bid due to the cost and the complexity of the project itself. Washington County Engineer Roger Wright told county commissioners Thursday that the project only had one bidder, The Righter Company, whose $2,477,887 bid exceeded ...

Meet and greet: Democrat Sherrod Brown visits Neader’s Diner

Democrat Sherrod Brown made an appearance at Neader’s Diner in Marietta Wednesday to speak with community members and answer questions as part of his campaign for the U.S. Senate. Brown decided to return to the political scene after losing the 2024 election to Republican Bernie Moreno. He ...

Volunteers help turn Harmar Bridge for first inspection in years

Volunteers joined engineers and officials Tuesday morning to manually turn the historic Harmar Bridge, allowing inspectors to closely examine its aging mechanical systems as part of an ongoing restoration effort. The turning of span 4 – the bridge’s swing span – marked a key moment in ...