The late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presence helped settle a labor dispute nearly 30 years ago in Washington County, a man with the union said on Tuesday. Jackson, who died Tuesday morning, came to Marietta in September 1998 on behalf of the United Steelworkers of America and the employees at ...
Mark Kerenyi, a Washington County Court of Common Pleas judge, will retire effective Feb. 28, ending more than 32 years of public service in Washington County and the U.S. Marine Corps. Kerenyi has served nine years on the Common Pleas bench, presiding over criminal and civil cases. During ...
Marietta City Council held a brief meeting Thursday evening and scheduled a special meeting to address emergency legislation tied to water treatment plant funding due to several members being absent. Council introduced Ordinance 28 (26-27), an emergency measure authorizing the city to apply ...
The Kiwanis Club of Marietta flipped pancakes, served sausage and welcomed families from across the Mid-Ohio Valley this weekend as it marked the 70th year of its annual Pancake Days fundraiser, an event club leaders say blends community tradition with youth-focused philanthropy. The ...
No action has been taken yet regarding the reported complaint filed by Washington County for Safe Drinking Water against state Sen. Brian Chavez. On Jan. 20, WCSDW reported it filed a 20-page complaint against Chavez, R-Marietta, for the violation of two ethics laws: the use of authority ...
The Marietta-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau highlighted tourism growth, upcoming marketing efforts and plans tied to America 250 during its annual meeting Tuesday evening at the Lafayette Hotel. Executive Director Deana Clark said the bureau saw an increase in bed-tax ...
