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Woman killed; boyfriend held
MITCH CASEY The Marietta Times
Washington County Prosecutor Jim Schneider, second from left, and Washington County Sheriff's Office crime scene investigation personnel discuss the scene late Tuesday evening at 85 Lang Farm Road, near Churchtown, where a woman was killed. The victim has been identified as Amber L. Wesley, who police say was strangled by her boyfriend, Noal Quattlebaum, who was taken into custody.
July 23, 2008
WARREN TOWNSHIP — The body of a 21-year-old mother of two was found Tuesday bound, strangled and wrapped in a blanket at her Lang Farm Road residence.
Police say the victim was Amber L. Wesley, of 85 Lang Farm Road. Her live-in boyfriend, Noal Quattle-baum, 22, who has a history of domestic violence, is charged with her killing and is expected to be arraigned today in Marietta Municipal Court.
According to Washington County sheriff’s Lt. Detective Brian Schuck, Quattlebaum strangled Wesley with his hands and a belt after the couple argued Tuesday morning.
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Suspect in stabbing arrested
July 23, 2008
A man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend in New Matamoras early Tuesday morning was arrested in Pleasants County that evening after apparently swimming across the Ohio River.
Thaddeus J.
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EVE knows leaving an abuser can turn violent
July 23, 2008
For two local women, each living on opposite sides of Washington County, Tuesday was a terrible, traumatic and, for one, a deadly day.
Susan I. Lawson of New Matamoras was reportedly stabbed by her ex-boyfriend, Thaddeus J.
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Frontier student happy to go home
July 23, 2008
Surrounded by friends, smiling and texting up a storm, 17-year-old Mariah Steele looked like any typical teen Tuesday, with only her cast, crutches and location in a bed at Marietta Memorial Hospital telling a different story.
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It's no longer going to be a bumpy ride
Tue, July 22, 2008 @ 8:40AM
I was glad to see last week's article on the upcoming paving of Virginia Street. It may only be 800 feet, or so, but it's one rough ride. Of course, the road was really a moonscape before the surface was milled away. I can't wait for September when the new surface is in place. The same goes for Lancaster Street hill, which had become bumpy and wavy. Sure, it's a pain not using that route to go up and down Harmar Hill, but there are alternative routes that are acceptable. The inconvenience now will be worth it in the future, especially when winter arrives and pavements get icy. Negotiating potholes won't be one of the things drivers will have to contend with. Neat movie I'm hardly a movie buff _ the last Batman I saw had Michael Keaton _ but I highly recommend a movie Leslie and I saw last week. "The Great Debaters" tells the story of the Wiley College debate team in the mid-1930s.
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Tue, July 15, 2008 @ 6:25PM
It's the summer of the superhero at the multiplex, and I, as a comic book geek, should be thrilled. But some scenes in recent blockbusters have given me pause. If you haven't seen “Iron Man,” “The Incredible Hulk” or “Hancock,” beware of the minor spoilers that lie ahead, though I'll try not to reveal any major plot points. In “Iron Man,” the titular hero intervenes when a terrorist group is laying waste to towns in a foreign country and the United States won't get involved. When the bad guys put guns to the heads of civilians and later, when he's attacked by a tank, Iron Man puts the villains down with lethal force. In the new incarnation of the “Hulk,” the green goliath is, as usual, being pursued by the military. When his lady love, Betty Ross, is endangered by an Army helicopter, the Hulk knocks the chopper out of the sky, resulting in an explosion no one could have survived.
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Future leaders
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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Mon, June 30, 2008 @ 4:34PM
Nearly every person on the planet has now used a search engine. For most that means they go to Google and type in a few key words and what they are looking for pops up. The magic behind returning exactly what you are looking for has made Google billions and has spawned the new "science" of search engine optimization. If you operate a Web site you try very hard to supply the search engine what it wants. Google uses some 200 factors when rating sites, exactly how they use them remains a trade secret. Tons of books, articles, and web pages have been written to offer tips on how to make pages more search engine friendly. It boils down though, to having good content and then letting the search engines index the site. A good web site helps this task out by having special tags on a site.
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