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City should consider all options to monthly parking fee
April 25, 2013 Marietta City Council is considering a plan that would make some spots in city-owned parking lots available for rent. more »»
Casino owners have to play by the rules
April 24, 2013 Perhaps operators of the still-new Horseshoe Casino in Cleveland were gambling state officials would not notice violations of Ohio law. more »»
Join in making the Earth a greener place to be
April 23, 2013 Monday was Earth Day, and 43 years ago the celebration of Earth Day began, bringing the environment to an awareness level never before seen. more »»
Be alert to potential for scams so you’re not a victim
April 22, 2013 It’s a sad, but necessary, reminder to people to be on the lookout for scams and scam artists in the area. more »»
Ohio must put check on double dipping
April 20, 2013 To get an interesting perspective on just how bad double dipping government employees are in Ohio, let’s look at New Hampshire. more »»
A little awareness can pay off
April 19, 2013 It’s a scenario that plays out with all too frightening regularity in the United States. People gather to enjoy an event or a night out. The good times are shattered in a split second by violenc. more »»
Prom season is near; keep it fun, and safe
April 17, 2013 Prom season is here, and for many area teens, it's one of the most anticipated events of the year. more »»
Wilson leaves legacy of serving
April 17, 2013 It is the sentiment expressed by current U.S. Rep. more »»
Ohio on the right track in helping small businesses
April 16, 2013 Ohio officials are to be congratulated for improving conditions for small-business owners in the state. According to an annual survey by Thumbtack. more »»
CROP Walk volunteers dedicated
April 15, 2013 Congratulations to the organizers of this year’s CROP Hunger Walk, which drew more than 100 participants to Marietta’s River Trail Sunday afternoon. more »»
N. Korea requires response
April 13, 2013 Secretary of State John Kerry has said North Korea’s new round of saber rattling and threats to step up its nuclear weapons and missile programs are unacceptable. He has added the U.S. more »»
Ohio must remember Lucasville to avoid another riot
April 12, 2013 Twenty years ago this month, many Ohioans were stunned when inmates at a state prison in Lucasville went on an 11-day rampage. more »»
More events ahead to celebrate our history
April 11, 2013 Marietta’s 225th birthday has come and gone but there will still be plenty of opportunities for residents to celebrate the history of the Pioneer City during 2013. more »»
Pre-military program a new twist on turning a life around
April 10, 2013 A few area residents may remember a time when some young men headed down the wrong road in life were given two options: Join the military or go to jail. more »»
Response to N. Korea’s hostile attitude is the key
April 9, 2013 The United States is taking prudent steps and not being too bellicose when it comes to dealing with North Korea and its dictator, Kim Jong U. more »»
Rabid or not, keep raccoons at a distance
April 8, 2013 With the arrival of spring and warmer weather comes the emergence of raccoons in and around Marietta. more »»
Cracking down on food stamp fraud
April 6, 2013 It should not require a formal agreement for the federal government to cooperate with states in reducing food stamp fraud, but apparently it doe. more »»
Empty Bowls fights hunger
April 5, 2013 Hunger is a year-round problem across the nation and here in the Mid-Ohio Valley. more »»
Vests for police dogs a fitting precaution
April 4, 2013 Some untraditional Marietta police officers will soon be wearing bulletproof vests, something we think is a smart mov. more »»
Don’t give up on Kasich’s tax plan yet
April 3, 2013 Tax relief for working Ohioans and small businesses would provide an enormous boost to the state's economy. And, of course, the 20 percent income tax cut proposed by Gov. more »» |
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