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Suicide prevention group seeks supporters
November 10, 2012 Hello Washington County Suicide Prevention Coalition stakeholders. I am writing to implore your participation in the next Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting scheduled Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. more »»
Changing rules on city income taxes may hurt cities
November 9, 2012 State law regulating municipal income taxes in Ohio ought to be uniform and fair. That should go without saying. more »»
Campaign signs are yesterday’s news; take them down
November 8, 2012 In some places, much of the evidence recently that strong winds have struck the area have been pieces of multi-colored signs strewn around beside local streets and highways. more »»
College grad rates matter
November 7, 2012 Enrolling students is not the difficult part of operating a college or university. Getting them off campus with degrees in their hands is the tougher challenge. Ohio Go. more »»
Go vote; It’s your right as a citizen
November 6, 2012 To say today’s general election will affect residents in many ways would be an understatement. Voters will decide who will run the country, their state and their county. more »»
Kerenyi has the edge for judge
November 5, 2012 Candidates for Washington County Common Pleas Judge Mark Kerenyi and Randy Burnworth declared after filing to run that their race would be a friendly one. We also think it will be a close one. more »»
Thompson must focus on school funding
November 3, 2012 In the race to represent the new Ohio House 95th District, we give the edge to incumbent and Marietta resident Andy Thompson. more »»
Our picks for commissioner
November 2, 2012 Cora Marshall We think Cora Marshall, an incumbent running for Washington County commissioner, has earned a second term. more »»
Gentile, Phillips on Election Day
November 1, 2012 Lou Gentile In the race for the 30th Senate District, the best choice to represent local residents is Lou Gentile. At age 33, Gentile already has an impressive resume of public servic. more »»
We were lucky to miss this big storm
October 31, 2012 During the weekend and into Monday, the weather predictions braced the Mid-Ohio Valley for the potential big blast from a “superstorm” that included cold, snowy air from the north, and the remnants... more »»
Vote for Warren’s bond issue and tax levy
October 30, 2012 In one week, voters will decide for the sixth time in recent years whether there will be school construction in the Warren Local school district. more »»
Giving to United Way helps the community
October 29, 2012 From a senior nutrition program to a domestic violence shelter to a youth baseball league, the United Way of Washington County provides funding to myriad important causes. more »»
New gauges will help us prepare, stay safe
October 27, 2012 Local residents received some welcome news this week when it was confirmed that two new flood warning gauges will be installed on the Ohio and Muskingum rivers by the end of this year. more »»
Support levy for Children Services
October 25, 2012 By Nov. 6, everyone voting in Washington County will have had made a decision about whether to support a 1.46-mill, 10-year levy for the county’s Children Services. more »»
Manchin does not deserve attacks
October 24, 2012 U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. is being targeted by a fiercely, irrationally partisan attack in the lead-up to the Nov. 6 electio. more »»
McGovern made his mark on history
October 23, 2012 Like some other men who have run for president and some who have won the office, Sen. George McGovern did an enormous amount of good outside the presidenc. more »»
Have fun, but be safe for trick or treat time
October 22, 2012 Trick or treat is a special time for youngsters every Hallowee. more »»
Residents should take advantage of early voting
October 20, 2012 In-person early voting for the Nov. 6 election is under way throughout Ohio. It will continue during business hours on weekdays, with some evening hours available, through at least Nov. . more »»
Campus celebrations can’t go haywire
October 19, 2012 It’s sad that West Virginia University President James Clements had to address the actions of a few on campus during his annual State of University speech earlier this wee. more »»
Ongoing review of tax revenue needed for townships
October 18, 2012 Although exact numbers haven’t yet been determined, the Washington County commissioners recently agreed to give 20 percent to 40 percent of the county’s one percent permissive sales tax funds to... more »» |
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