The place to be this evening is downtown Marietta for the third and final Merchants & Artists walking tour of the season. This popular event kicks off a weekend full of fun — and fish. » Full Story

100 years ago

n Some of the delegates of the Democratic County Convention came to the city and were much in evidence on the city streets during the early part of the night. » Full Story

The Appalachian Regional Commission has benefited Washington County and surrounding areas for many years.

During a health care roundtable Wednesday at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Sen. » Full Story

100 years ago

- A house belonging to James F. Via located about 11/2 miles below town near the Algand refinery was practically wrecked by severe wind. » Full Story

News this week that members of the Neighbors for Clean Air have been approved to march in the upcoming Washington County Fair parade resolves a potentially awkward situation that made headlines after » Full Story

One of the first comprehensive studies of kids’ meals offered at fast food restaurants shows parents there isn’t much to be happy about. » Full Story

100 years ago

n Gas in a kitchen stove failing to come in contact with the flame for a minute to two after it was turned on, was responsible Monday for an explosion that seriously hurt Mr » Full Story

Since 2000, tens of thousands of acres of farmland have been preserved and more than 100 polluted sites have been cleaned up thanks to an initiative called The Clean Ohio Fund. » Full Story

It still says Center Elementary School on the outside of the building, but inside, it’s Home Sweet Home. » Full Story

The fallout from Marc Dann’s inept stint as Ohio’s attorney general just won’t end.

The two women whose sexual harassment claims brought down Dann now have complaints brought against them. » Full Story