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Piano recital to include tribute to teacher
May 23, 2013 Orea Williams, who passed away a year May 2 at the age of 96, has left a legacy that I pray will span many generations. more »»
Browns Backer’s benefit a success in many ways
May 23, 2013 On Saturday evening April 20, the River Rats Browns Backers held a benefit to aid the family of our dear friend, Sandy Heinlein. more »»
Biehl family appreciates help and kindness
May 22, 2013 Thirty-two years ago on May 21, a great man was born and the family gathered in the back yard to plant a tree and release balloons in his memory. That man was Adam Biehl. more »»
Poppy Days pay tribute to those who died serving
May 20, 2013 Marietta Mayor Joe Matthews has declared May 24 and May 25 as Poppy Days in Marietta. more »»
Eighth-grader makes a case for volunteering
May 20, 2013 My name is Kyler Decker and I’m an eighth-grade student at Warren Elementary. I would greatly appreciate it if you would be so kind as to put my opinion in the newspaper. more »»
Don’t trust educational fads like Common Core
May 18, 2013 American students have suffered through a long series of educational fads from “whole language” reading, block scheduling, and experiential learning to Bloom’s taxonomy, thematic teaching, and... more »»
College or no college, you decide your own path
May 18, 2013 Hello I am Isaac Erb, and I currently attend Warren Elementary and I am writing this letter because I am tired of seeing so many people begging on the streets. more »»
Thanks all around for a successful Throwdown
May 18, 2013 On April 27, the “Throwdown for the Pound 7” event was held. This was another awesome fundraiser for all that attended. For those who could not make it, you missed out again. more »»
Know the facts of Common Core
May 18, 2013 “Common Core” is a collaborative-effort begun in 2010 by the National Governors’ Association Center for Best Practices and The Council for Chief State School Officers (a nonpartisan organization mad... more »»
Learning facts vs. hands-on approach
May 17, 2013 There recently appeared in the Times an article on the Common Core Standards that have been adopted by Ohio Department of Education and our area schools. more »»
Time for people to say they’re proud of our hospital
May 16, 2013 I would like to entitle this letter, “I am proud of my brother.” Family is a funny thing sometimes. more »»
Mail carriers’ drive filled food pantry shelves
May 16, 2013 As I walk through The Community Food Pantry, I can’t help but notice shelves now stocked that were a week ago empty. more »»
Right Path’s fish fry fundraiser coming soon
May 16, 2013 The Right Path is excited to host our fourth annual all-you-can eat $10 fish fry/fundraiser Friday, May 31, VFW Post 5108, 319 Pike St., Marietta. more »»
What’s happening to our society?
May 15, 2013 A litany of new scandals are emerging in our government today at a rate that has never before — at least in my memory — occurred. more »»
Thanks to all who had a hand in Teddy Bear Run
May 15, 2013 The 20th annual Gold Wing Road Riders Teddy Bear Run took place on Saturday, May 11, as a fundraiser for the Marietta Area Teddy Bear Fund, that provides stuffed animals to both community hospitals,... more »»
Don’t get in my pocket to pay for Medicaid
May 15, 2013 Recently a letter was published from several religious leaders to encourage us to support the expansion of Medicaid. more »»
Agency can help Golden Buckeyes unleash their power
May 14, 2013 Each May is celebrated nationwide as Older Americans Month. more »»
Lack of compassion from ‘corporate’ upsets widow
May 13, 2013 A letter was published on April 6 regarding a local cemetery removing all items from a grave with no notification. I also had this experience. more »»
Memo to parents: Get educated about what's in Common Core
May 13, 2013 I am writing, hoping that other parents who are concerned about the new Common Core Standards adopted by the Ohio Department of Education and our area schools will join the conversation and voice... more »»
Thanks to those who made Earth Day a success
May 11, 2013 Earth Day Celebration 2013 was a success in spite of cool temperatures and a cool breeze. A special thanks to major sponsors: Clare Kremer, Crafts 2000, Peoples Bank and Ron’s Port-a-Johns. more »» |
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