Local educators, service providers and community members gathered Tuesday morning for a cost-of-poverty simulation aimed at helping participants better understand the daily challenges faced by low-income families. The event, known as the Cost of Poverty Experience (C.O.P.E.) was hosted ...

There was one vote added to determine the final official winner of a second seat on the Muskingum Township Board of Trustees in the Nov. 4 general election. Despite the additional vote, the outcome of the coin toss which determined the winner of the original tie didn’t change and Steven Rech ...

Washington County resident and former jail administrator Ronald Gregory Nohe was appointed to temporarily occupy the vacant position on the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Thursday evening. “It’s time to get to work,” said Nohe. “I’m happy with the results.” The ...

There were 21 new bricks installed at the biannual Veterans Walk of Honor Brick Placement Ceremony on Saturday. In honor of Veterans Day on Tuesday, the Armory Square Inc. hosted the event with nearly 50 people in attendance. “It’s our way to commemorate and memorialize the service of ...

BELPRE — A ribbon cutting was held Saturday at the inclusive playground at Civitan Park. The playground, an accessible play structure designed to include children of all abilities, is dedicated to the memory of Hadassah “Haddie” Marie Williams. The structure is located in the main ...

The Veterans Day parade in downtown Marietta was cancelled early Tuesday morning due to the frigid temperatures and unexpected snowfall from the day before. “We didn’t want to cancel it but I think it was a good call,” said VFW Post 5108 Commander Gene Venham. The cancellation of ...