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Former Belpre detective’s trial begins
MITCH CASEY The Marietta Times
Former Belpre Police detective David Garvey, left, confers with his attorney, Dennis Sipe, during a short recess at the opening day of his trial before Judge Ed Lane.
August 28, 2008
A former Belpre police detective is standing trial this week, accused of using his position to keep a friend from being prosecuted and to obtain funds for the police department by intimidation.
David Garvey, 54, was a 17-year member of the Belpre Police Department and is facing 12 years in prison and $25,000 in fines, if convicted. Garvey retired from the police department in April after he was indicted.
Testimony in the trial is expected to resume at 9 a.m. today before Judge Ed Lane in Washington County Common Pleas Court.
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School board fills seat
August 28, 2008
A Fourth Street resident was sworn in Wednesday as the newest member of the Marietta City Schools Board of Education, although a formal vote was not taken.
The selection of Wendy K.
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Sunday liquor sales on ballot
August 28, 2008
Residents in three Washington County precincts will have the chance to decide on Election Day, Nov. 4, if they want to have alcoholic beverages sold in convenience stores in their areas.
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Court needs less space
August 28, 2008
The amount of space required to house the Marietta Municipal Court has shrunk over the last nine years, according to a review of three architectural studies conducted between 1999 and 2008.
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Mon, August 25, 2008 @ 2:42PM
We had the unfortunate opportunity to drive out Pike Street shortly after noon last Wednesday. I had heard about the traffic out the Pike during the ongoing widening project, but I had never really run into much of a problem until this trip. I guess we had never tried to travel during this peak hour. I'll tell you this much: never again. A trip that normally takes 15 minutes from our house near Marietta Memorial Hospital took a full 45 minutes. I expected a little back up of traffic, but this started before the I-77 bridge! The traffic was a real pain, but what really got me was the attitude of some of the drivers we share the road with. Scores of drivers passed us on the right to get into the Wal-Mart lot. Leslie and I thought, "Wall-Mart must be really busy." Wrong!! Many of these drivers thought they could get around the bottleneck by cutting through the Wal-Mart and Lowe's lots and pull back onto Pike Street at County House Lane.
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Thu, July 31, 2008 @ 3:03PM
The blockbuster season is winding down, with most of the predicted hits having already arrived in theaters. But that doesn't mean there aren't good times to be had while we wait for the Oscar-bait movies of the fall and winter. Here are my recommendations on what to see each weekend in August: • Aug. 1 — “Swing Vote” Kevin Costner stars in this movie about the presidential election being decided by one man. And since there's an election coming up, the film is likely to generate plenty of conversation (at least, that's what the studio is probably hoping). It has the potential to be an interesting satire or an over-the-top message movie, but I'm hoping for the former. Alternative: “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” for those who haven't had enough special effects-laden epics (if such a thing is even possible). • Aug.
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Wed, July 2, 2008 @ 11:29AM
Do you know a young adult at your business or organization who stands out as a leader despite their young age? Someone who gets things done and sets an example for others? Is this someone you'd like to see recognized for their hard work and commitment? Then now is the time to nominate such a person for The Marietta Times Faces of the Future contest. It's a special section printed at the end of July, and those up-and-coming young people will be featured with photos and stories. The nomination process is easy. Just fill out a form that's running frequently in The Marietta Times and send it in, or call or email me directly at jhoutman@mariettatimes.com or 376-5401. We know there are lots of people under the age of 40 making a difference at work and in the community. We want to know about them and share their stories with our readers. Please take time to nominate someone today! The deadline for nominations is Monday, July 7.
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And the award goes to…
Tue, July 15, 2008 @ 7:16PM
A few weeks ago, some friends, my sister, my dad and I took our children to the movies after weeks of my daughter pleading to see “Kung Fu Panda.” (Thanks a lot McDonald's) Every day she would ask, “Are we going to Kung Fu Panda now?” And every day I would reply “In a few days.” Well the day finally came and the stars were in alignment. There was one seasoned professional in the group of toddlers and preschoolers but the other three children were newbies. I expected the worst and prepared for an all out battle. My sister and I drove separately in case one of us needed to make an emergency get-away; we bought popcorn and packed toys and explained that the lights would go out and it would be pretty loud. Much to my delight, the kids were perfectly well-behaved and really seemed to enjoy themselves. I had heard nightmare stories and read other blogs about screaming tots at the movies … and the people who hate them.
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Thu, August 28, 2008 @ 11:31AM
An explosive growth has occurred in the past few years in the use of social networking sites on the Web. Social networking sites are simply sites where people that know each other, or have similar interest, can gather and share ideas and other things. The two giants, Facebook and MySpace, have more members than most countries have people. Most social networking sites operate is the same basic way. You set up a page and then allow your “friends” to see it. You approve “friendships” before they are added to your page. Once added, they can view photos that you post, leave comments on your “wall” and view your current status. Once viewed as strictly an online tool for those under 25, social networking sites have become a great way for people of all ages to stay connected.
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