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Safetytown continues to educate youngsters
June 17, 2013 Today marks the start of Marietta’s 36th annual Safetytown. more »»
Give blood, save lives this summer
June 15, 2013 Giving blood is something just about all of us can do to help others and help our community and it doesn’t cost a thing. more »»
Online warfare: America needs to be ready
June 14, 2013 Think for a moment about what would happen if a foreign power launched a military attack calculated to destroy billions of dollars worth of U.S. property — but without causing any injuries or death. more »»
Secret email accounts shroud the truth
June 13, 2013 Lots of people use more than one email address, for very good reasons. People who use email at work usually maintain separate personal accounts, for example. more »»
Volunteers needed for River Sweep
June 12, 2013 Looking for a way to help your community and the environment at the same time? Then Saturday’s annual Ohio River Sweep is just the opportunity. more »»
Ohio Board of Pharmacy can help thwart bath salts makers
June 11, 2013 When it comes to innovation and responsiveness to consumers, the private sector almost always does a better job than government. Normally, that’s fine. more »»
Springtime athletes excel at state meet
June 10, 2013 Congratulations to the five Washington County athletes who placed in the state track meet over the weekend. more »»
Safe distance while driving saves lives
June 8, 2013 Readers have often seen us write about the perils of texting and driving and drinking and driving. But there’s another common practice that’s putting drivers at risk. more »»
Times past for June 8-9
June 8, 2013 June 8 25 years ago ¯ A false reading from the four-million-gallon Glendale water reservoir led to the city asking Marietta residents to conserve water. more »»
Taxpayers aren’t buying IRS’ promises
June 7, 2013 “Taxpayers should take comfort that a conference like this would not take place today,” assured acting Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Danny Werfel last week. more »»
Special chance to quiz job applicants in Warren
June 6, 2013 On Saturday, residents of the Warren Local school district will have the chance to meet and ask questions of the finalists for the superintendent position there. more »»
Be vigilant to keep kids safe through the summer
June 5, 2013 The sound of children yelling and playing is starting to fill the air as the school year comes to an end. It is a good time to remember some summer safety tips, for parents, children and drivers. more »»
Rescind Ohio’s time limit on rape prosecution
June 4, 2013 In April, a grand jury in Cleveland indicted a man for rape in an assault that allegedly occurred while he held a knife to his victim’s throat and threatened to kill he. more »»
Child abuse doesn’t stop when school’s out
June 3, 2013 Abused children are in additional danger during summer breaks from school and it’s up to friends, neighbors, and relatives to keep their eyes and ears open to rescue kids from danger. more »»
Imperative to put safety first when near water
June 1, 2013 Kids already are enjoying the day splashing in a pool. It is the perfect time to remember pool safety. more »»
Another reason why taxpayers are skeptics
May 31, 2013 After a public outcry when the news media reported some members of the School Employees Retirement System of Ohio were planning to attend a conference in Hawaii — on the public’s dime — those... more »»
Ohio should do away with party labels for primary judicial races
May 30, 2013 Judges and state appellate court justices should be selected without regard to political party affiliation. Ohio has it half right in that respect — but needs to finish the job. more »»
Phone records probe is a big issue
May 29, 2013 Lost a bit amidst the scandals involving American response to the terrorism in Benghazi, Libya, that resulted in American deaths and the IRS overreaching into groups that might oppose President... more »»
Bee success takes big measure of dedication
May 28, 2013 The top 281 spellers from many parts of the world have gathered outside of Washington D.C. more »»
Memorial Day a time to say ‘thanks’
May 27, 2013 Memorial Day loses its meaning in many ways, as it should never be wished as a "Happy Memorial Day," though someone surely will say that during the weekend. more »»
Bill should not ban all gambling operations
May 25, 2013 Ohio legislators finally seem to be getting serious about shutting down “Internet cafes” throughout the state. They are absolutely right to be doing so. more »» Highland Ridge Water June 18, 2013 meeting, the office, on Highland Ridge Road, Washington County 8; 376-0337. more » Community Events
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