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1 killed in crash on U.S. 50 in Wood County

DEERWALK – One person was killed Wednesday and two others injured in an accident involving a trailer carrying lumber and a pickup truck. The crash happened around 12:15 p.m. on U.S. 50 near Progress Ridge Road. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office had not issued a release or report on the ...

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits AOMC for WorkOhio tour

Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel visited the Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers’ Coalition (AOMC) Training Center in Marietta Thursday as part of his WorkOhio Job Connector Tour. The WorkOhio regional program launched in January and is intended for those searching for jobs and or seeking ...

MC names graduation speaker

MARIETTA – A 2006 graduate of Marietta College will be the keynote speaker Saturday at the 189th commencement of Marietta College, the school has announced. Alumna Megs J. Schreck Yunn will address the Class of 2026 and their families at exercises beginning at 1 p.m. in the Dyson Baudo ...

Lang defeats Place in Washington County Commission Republican primary

Former Fort Frye Local Board of Education member Stephanie Lang won against incumbent Washington County Commissioner Eddie Place in the Republican primary, winning nearly 59% of the votes, according to final unofficial, election results Tuesday night. With 50 precincts reporting, Lang ...

MCSD second-graders participate in hands-on anatomy activities at WSCO

Washington Elementary second-graders spent a day outside of their usual classroom to participate in hands-on activities and interactive instruction at the Washington State College of Ohio Wednesday. Although the college typically engages with upperclassmen at the high school, the day marked ...