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Kasich's agenda
February 8, 2012 During Tuesday’s State of the State address, Ohio Gov. more »»
Bomb threat guilty plea
February 8, 2012 A Marietta man is left facing up to eight years in prison after he pleaded guilty Tuesday to calling in a bomb threat to Washington State Community College last May. Ronald G. more »»
Global politics may fuel new price spike to $4
February 8, 2012 Folks may soon have to dig deeper in their pockets to fill up their tanks, as industry experts are predicting that fuel will be $4 or more per gallon by May. more »»
Vets may get aquatic center break
February 8, 2012 Veterans will receive a $1 discount off the regular admission price to the Marietta Aquatic Center this summer, according to a recommendation from the city administration during a meeting of... more »»
Going green on MC campus
February 8, 2012 Before Marietta College’s dining service started its composting initiative in January, Rumpke picked up three Dumpsters a week from behind Gilman Dining Hall. more »»
Bring your sweet tooth to Chocolate on the Levee
February 8, 2012 With tables and tables of milk, dark and white chocolate treats, it will be easy for those attending the annual Chocolate on the Levee event Sunday to satisfy their sweet tooth and contribute to a... more »»
Williamstown council hears water protection plan
February 8, 2012 WILLIAMSTOWN —City council Tuesday was briefed on the source water protection pla. more »»
Three injured in Williamstown wreck
February 8, 2012 WILLIAMSTOWN — Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident involving a garbage truck and a pickup truck at Williamstown. The accident happened about 12:30 p.m. more »»
Around town
February 8, 2012 Board to discuss Skyvue school The Switzerland of Ohio Local Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at Skyvue Elementary School, 33329 Hartshorn Ridge Road, Graysville. more »»
$1.4M award
February 7, 2012 A Washington County judge awarded $1.4 million on Monday to the family of an Athens teen who was stabbed and killed in a fight that broke out at a June 2010 graduation party near Belpr. more »»
Ohio may ban smoking in cars
February 7, 2012 Hoping to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, ear infections, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, and other childhood illnesses linked to secondhand smoke exposure, Ohio lawmakers are... more »»
Oil, gas industry researchers exempt from Marietta tax
February 7, 2012 On any given business day 40 to 50 people can be found at the Washington County Recorder’s Office, doing research on local shale-bearing properties for the oil and gas industry. more »»
Wolf Creek saves on tax bills
February 7, 2012 WATERFORD — Wolf Creek Local school district residents will see a savings on future tax bills after a 2001 bond issue was refunded earlier this year. more »»
River advocates want to develop action plan
February 7, 2012 A Friends of the Lower Muskingum River meeting next week will be the start of developing a plan to protect the river and its tributaries. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. more »»
Passing only, in the left lane
February 7, 2012 A proposal to strictly limit use of the left-hand passing lane on interstates in Ohio is now gaining attention in a bill that also includes a speed limit hike. more »»
Fatal fire likely started in dining room
February 7, 2012 PARKERSBURG — A fire that took the lives of two young girls likely originated in the dining room on the first floor of the duplex at 1335 St. Marys Ave., a Parkersburg fire official said Monday. more »»
Around town
February 7, 2012 Waterford PTO plans square dance The Waterford PTO will hold a square dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the Waterford High School gym. more »»
Many local NFL fans happy to watch Super Bowl from easy chairs
February 6, 2012 The New England Patriots were leading the New York Giants by a point at halftime of Sunday’s Super Bowl in Indianapolis. more »»
Copper cable stolen from Eramet
February 6, 2012 The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is continuing an investigation into the Friday evening theft of approximately 15,000 lbs. more »»
A ‘Souper Bowl of Caring’
February 6, 2012 Super Bowl Sunday wasn’t totally about football this weekend as some area churches took part in the national Souper Bowl of Caring to benefit local food pantrie. more »»
Grant awarded to local suicide coalition
February 6, 2012 By Brad Bauer The Marietta Times bbauer@mariettatimes. more »» Family & Children First sponsoring session of the Strengthening Families 10-14 Program February 8, 2012 5:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Jan. 11 through Fe. more » Community Events
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Gray matterFebruary 6, 2012 First of all, I want to apologize to anyone who wasted their valuable time looking for updates of my blog when it has been so long since I got a chance to write. I'll try to do better. more » Latest Blogs |