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Do your heart a favor one step at a time
February 14, 2013 Go Red Month is in full swing, with the message of promoting heart health nearly everywhere you turn. more »»
Villages, counties need help from state
February 13, 2013 Despite expectations the state will enjoy a budget surplus at the end of the current two-year fiscal cycle, Ohio legislators may not feel they can afford to reverse all the cuts made in state aid to... more »»
Remember why Black History Month exists
February 12, 2013 Black History Month provides an opportunity for recognition and acceptance that American history is steeped in the history of black America. more »»
Habitat fundraiser continues good work
February 11, 2013 We want to encourage you to take part in the upcoming dinner to benefit Habitat for Humanity. It’s the 13th annual event named in honor of Paul L. more »»
Ohio right to hedge its bet on casinos
February 9, 2013 Ohio officials will hedge their bets on state revenue from casino gambling, Gov. John Kasich revealed this wee. more »»
Exceptions chip away at Ohio Open Records Law
February 8, 2013 When Ohio’s Open Records Law was originally enacted, it was an excellent safeguard against local and state governments keeping secrets from the public. Now, not so much. more »»
Lunch bill crackdown tough, but district can’t afford losses
February 7, 2013 Since the Switzerland of Ohio school district opted in January to begin prohibiting students with lunch bill balances of more than $50 from participating in extracurriculars some criticism of the... more »»
School aid proposal looks good, but details are vital
February 6, 2013 Reports that Gov. John Kasich wants to provide additional state help to school districts with meager property tax bases no doubt was received happily by some area education officials. more »»
As the snow flies, remember spring isn’t far away
February 5, 2013 While residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley expected another round of snow overnight, it’s heartening to know that spring is on the way. more »»
Nutrition lessons get kids on the right track
February 4, 2013 We’ve been told it’s hard to break bad habits. That’s part of the reasoning behind a new initiative aimed at promoting healthy eating habits for young, school-aged children. more »»
Hunger program beneficial
February 2, 2013 Marietta second-graders and their families will no doubt reap the benefits of a pilot program aimed at teaching children the healthy way to eat. more »»
Committee hearing on pipeline short on listeners
February 1, 2013 An estimated 2.5 million miles of pipelines carrying natural gas and hazardous materials crisscross the United States. Accidents occur on a fairly regular basis. more »»
Marietta board takes steps that will protect students
January 31, 2013 In the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school massacre, many local education officials have said they want to step up discussions about ways to increase security at their facilities. more »»
This week celebrates benefits of Catholic schooling
January 30, 2013 Catholic schools throughout the are celebrating Catholic Schools Week, which runs through Saturda. more »»
Scrutinize numbers on students
January 29, 2013 Officials in some of Ohio’s biggest school districts, including Columbus, were caught lying about student attendance numbers last year. more »»
Museum proves it can draw visitors
January 28, 2013 We’ve said it often in the past that Marietta’s museums — Campus Martius and River Museum — are assets to our community. more »»
Merger of health services departments needed
January 26, 2013 Members of the Marietta Board of Health need to warm up to the idea of merging some, if not all, services with the county health department at some point in the future. more »»
Libraries are ‘alive’ and open to everyone
January 25, 2013 Libraries are more relevant than ever, particularly in services provided to children, so says a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. We couldn’t agree more. more »»
Be a good neighbor, especially when it’s this cold
January 24, 2013 After a relatively mild winter, the Mid-Ohio Valley found itself in bone chillingly cold temperatures this week. more »»
Budget deficits the real problem facing U.S.
January 23, 2013 “Raising the debt ceiling does not authorize more spending. It simply allows the country to pay for spending that Congress has already committed t. more »» |
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