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Volunteers show honor for fallen VFD member
June 18, 2013 The family of Glen Sprague would like to thank all of the VFD’s that were present at his funeral service. more »»
Swift, compassionate care from emergency squad is appreciated
June 17, 2013 On June 3, our dear friend and neighbor fell in her home. We called for the New Matamoras Emergency Squad. Even though it was almost 11 p.m. more »»
Jet aircraft may not be best use of federal dollars
June 15, 2013 The June 7 edition of the Marietta Times contained a guest editorial extolling the virtues of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter military aircraft program. more »»
Loss of cat drives home need to spay, neuter
June 15, 2013 On May 31, a letter was published, written by a Warren Elementary student. Very impressive. If only many adults could be so concerned. more »»
Educator concerned about third-grade reader rule
June 15, 2013 The Third Grade Reading Guarantee has generated considerable buzz. But I am concerned that the guarantee made by our legislators will actually harm student literacy. more »»
Delay seismic mapping
June 15, 2013 Imagine my dismay upon arriving home from work on Thursday, June 13, to read a front page article detailing the fact that seismic mapping trucks will once again pass in close proximity to our... more »»
Hydrilla invades Ohio waterways
June 15, 2013 Have you been noticing the dense thick mats of vegetation growing along the Ohio River? You probably have fouled your motor boat prop while boating through it or noticed your favorite fishing spot... more »»
Community turned out to help roller derby event
June 14, 2013 This past Saturday, on June 8, The First Settlement Derby Dames, our local roller derby team, held this year’s first home bout in honor of my husband, Henry Leimkuehler. more »»
Thanks for respect, kindness in an emergency
June 14, 2013 Our parents have always loved visiting my sister and me in Marietta. They both spent their childhoods in rural settings and love the small town atmosphere of Marietta and surrounding countrysid. more »»
Maintenance man not one to toot his horn
June 13, 2013 Your reporter must have felt as if he were pulling teeth. Extracting comments from the soft-spoken Troy Lee would certainly be analogues to such an exercise. more »»
Critical thinking is missing from Common Core
June 13, 2013 Supporters of the national Common Core education standards repeatedly label them as “rigorous,” thereby trying to shut off all debate. more »»
Fishing derby organizers appreciate assistance
June 12, 2013 The Washington County Fish and Game would like to express our gratitude for helping to make our annual 55-year fishing derby a success. more »»
Support for VFD, EMS may pay off later
June 12, 2013 It’s that time of year when the local volunteer fire departments will be holding their annual fundraisers. On March 16, a report of a barn fire on Ohio 26 came in. more »»
Women have plenty of options to abortion clinics
June 11, 2013 While pro-choice groups claim to be losing access to abortion, pro-life Ohioans are rejoicing at the access to health care women and children gained with the Senate’s recent passage of the budget. more »»
OVI checkpoints violate the right of movement
June 10, 2013 Oh, how we love our government. Friday evening (May 17) was host to an “OVI Checkpoint Ahead, Be Prepared To Stop,” on Pike Street in front of the Century 21 building. According to Lt. more »»
Doctors’ office needs time to learn method
June 8, 2013 I’m hearing a lot of discussion about the start of electronic medical records. There is concern about having to wait long periods of time for appointments. more »»
Reno Leo Club thankful for community’s help
June 8, 2013 The Reno Leo Club, youth division of the Reno Lions Club, would like to thank Councilman Denver Abicht for his help in getting our project passed through council. more »»
Career Center student puts skills to use in crisis
June 8, 2013 At a time when teachers and education in general are continually being negatively portrayed, I feel it my duty to let the citizens of Washington County be informed of the jewel that sits atop State... more »»
Much to learn about Muskingum Watershed at Conservancy Court
June 8, 2013 The Conservancy Court for the Muskingum Watershed has met on the first Saturday in June for the past 22 years. more »»
Smokers don’t want to see prices rising .. again
June 7, 2013 I hear that the price on cigarettes may be going up and to me that is bull crap. How about raising the prices on beer? After all, I don’t know anyone who smoked and drove and then killed someone. 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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