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Museums have much to offer
September 29, 2012 Today is the Smithsonian Museum’s National Museum Day and in honor of the occasion admission to our local museums, the Campus Martius and Ohio River Museum, is fre. more »»
State has a chance to track fitness of students
September 28, 2012 About one-third of Ohio children are overweight, with some so obese their health is at risk, according to several studie. more »»
Deadline to register to vote is near
September 27, 2012 In six weeks, registered voters across this nation will head to the polls — most doing so because it’s a presidential election year. Tuesday, Nov. 6, is fast approachin. more »»
YMCA celebrates 110 years of serving Marietta
September 26, 2012 Congratulations to the Marietta Family YMCA, currently celebrating its 110th anniversary! For more than a century, the local YMCA has been a leader in the community in providing activities that... more »»
Follow safety rules for young passengers
September 25, 2012 This week was national Child Passenger Safety Week and it is a good time to know proper child seat safety and to have your child’s car seat inspected by a technician. more »»
POW-MIA Day worthy of praise
September 24, 2012 Congratulations to the organizers of the POW-MIA Recognition Day at New Matamoras Elementary School. Once again, local veterans’ war stories from past generations were told to young school students. more »»
Feds must take care against new crisis
September 22, 2012 On the heels of the Federal Reserve announcement of a new round of pump priming for the economy came news this week that it may not be needed. more »»
How much effort is enough in marijuana eradication
September 21, 2012 In part because it often serves as a gateway drug leading to use of far more dangerous mind-altering substances, marijuana clearly deserves the attention of law enforcement agencie. more »»
First step is toughest in confronting addiction
September 20, 2012 You don’t have to look past the daily police reports to know there is a drug addiction problem in the are. more »»
Embassies must be protected
September 19, 2012 Dispatching Navy vessels armed with cruise missiles to take station off the coast of Libya and sending 50 more Marines to protect the U.S. more »»
Have a fun, but safe, homecoming season
September 18, 2012 Homecoming celebrations for area high schools begin this weekend. more »»
Volunteer time for dog park
September 17, 2012 Work is under way again at Marietta’s new community dog park, a two-acre site at Jackson Hill Park off Cisler Drive. more »»
Take steps to prevent prostate cancer
September 15, 2012 Prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States, has been labeled as the “silent killer,” and for a good reaso. more »»
Do what you can to reduce risk of West Nile virus
September 14, 2012 The nights may be getting cooler and soon summer will turn to fall, but mosquitoes are still a concern. more »»
First-time voters bring enthusiasm to the polls
September 13, 2012 A handful of Washington County’s youth who will be eligible to vote for the first time in November’s election said this week that they feel excited—and have a burden of responsibility. more »»
Ohio learns about risk of relying on casino money
September 12, 2012 No doubt state and local government officials in Ohio were rubbing their hands together in glee earlier this summer, when the money started rolling in from two new gambling casinos. more »»
Painkiller abuse a major issue
September 11, 2012 Illegal drugs such as heroin, crack cocaine, “bath salts,” etc. are serious problems in Ohi. more »»
Let’s get back to courteous driving
September 10, 2012 The crowds are gone. The traffic has subsided, or least returned to normal. more »»
Festival shows off Marietta at its best
September 7, 2012 As the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival gets under way, we want to welcome the river boats and all of the weekend visitors to our wonderful city. more »»
Barr gone, but her case can’t be forgotten
September 6, 2012 Too often, investigations of misbehavior by government officials end once they resign, frequently maintaining their innocence. more »» |
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