The Marietta Times

Stamp prices jump a penny

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:24:11 EDT

The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents today, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service.

But the rate-hike is not limited to just letters. Rates for post cards, express, international and certified mail also jumped - some as much as 25 cents per envelope.

Online bullying has no age limit

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:32:12 EDT

In cyberspace, no one can hear you scream unless, of course, you type in ALL CAPS.

The growing world of cyber comments on blogs, networking sites and homemade viral videos allows people to connect and interact in unique ways, including typing in all capital letters to signify anger or yelling.

Community togetherness

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:34:17 EDT

Members of the Salem Township community were thanked for their help Saturday afternoon with an open house at the new township community building.

From 2 to 4 p.m., the volunteers who helped construct the building were honored, and from 4 to 7 p.m. members of the public were given the opportunity to tour the facility.

Fishing derby still a big draw

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:35:16 EDT

After joining the Washington County Fish and Game Club in 1958, one of Don Porter's first responsibilities was to help organize the group's annual fishing derby.

Fifty years later, Porter is still hooked by the event. He spent the past weekend nailing down the last minute details for this year's derby, set for Sunday in Whipple.

Riverside artist accepted to prestigious gallery

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:37:21 EDT

For Palestine, W.Va., resident George McWilliams, his talent came early and was largely unprovoked. As he will tell you, he never really had mentors or artists that he idolized.

In fact, he is an anomaly within his own family, who are mostly non-artists.