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Car shoppers
September 8, 2010 As the recession drives car buyers to used car lots over new car dealerships, the prices of those pre-owned autos are climbing across the country and in the Mid-Ohio Valley. more »» 
LST-325 arrives in Marietta
September 8, 2010 The 328-foot-long, 50-foot-wide amphibious USS LST-325 arrived in Marietta around noon today. The vessel, a troop-landing ship that was at Omaha Beach on D-Day, will be docked near the U.S. more »»
Beverly police chief’s future unclear
September 8, 2010 A Beverly council member misspoke last week when she stated village police Chief Patrick “P.J.” Brockmeier was under investigation, according to village solicitor Tom Webster. more »»
Negligent homicide case on upcoming docket
September 8, 2010 Charges related to the death of an Athens teen that were omitted during a Friday arraignment will be included in an upcoming hearing, court officials said Tuesday. more »» 
New heart signifies new lease on life for toddler
September 8, 2010 A pink ribbon is on the mailbox, a “Welcome Home” sign hangs above the door, but the most important part of 17-month-old Izabelle Beck’s Marietta homecoming is the new heart beating in her chest. more »»
Fire damages sawmill
September 8, 2010 Sparks from a tool apparently started a fire in a mulch pile at a Watertown Township sawmill Tuesday. more »» 
Pay day arrives for kids
September 8, 2010 The large animal sale played to a packed house Tuesday, the final day of the 2010 Washington County Fair, as a total of 149 steers and lambs were sold to the highest bidders at the fairgrounds... more »»
City scrambles to get fountain flowing
September 8, 2010 There is currently no water flowing through the fountain at Front and Greene streets in Marietta, but city officials are hopeful that won’t be the case this weekend, during the Ohio River Sternwheel... more »»
Council committee agrees on $6.5M plan for sewage
September 8, 2010 Members of Marietta City Council’s water, sewer and sanitation committee on Tuesday agreed that a $6. more »»
New report out on C8
September 8, 2010 PARKERSBURG — A study published Monday linking elevated cholesterol in children and teens to exposure to C8 was from data released in October in a status report by the C8 Science Panel, DuPont said. more »»
Around town
September 8, 2010 Prostate cancer screenings planned In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Marietta Memorial Hospital will be holding two prostate cancer screenings — the first from 6 to 7 p.m. more »» 
Hardly labored: Fair provides fun, respite from work and school
September 7, 2010 The Junior Fair large animal sale and a demolition derby will close out the Washington County Fair tonight. more »»
Poll shows distrust of both parties
September 7, 2010 Political polls indicate the slumping economy and conservative enthusiasm sweeping the nation strongly favors Republicans in the upcoming elections, but a poll out this week shows voters don’t... more »»
Travelers pit-stop in Williamstown
September 7, 2010 WILLIAMSTOWN —Travelers took full advantage of the Williamstown Welcome Center this holiday weekend, officials said. “We were busy all weekend,” said Donna Briggs, supervisor of the center. more »»
Work begins on Don Drumm
September 7, 2010 Work has begun on a renovation project at the stadium used by both Marietta College and Marietta High School, just after the start of the football season. more »»
Sternwheelers settling in
September 7, 2010 For some, the annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, which officially gets underway Friday, starts a little sooner and ends a little later. more »»
Around town
September 7, 2010 Program at libraries will be all about fiber At area library branches this month, Cindy Styer, family nutrition program assistant with Ohio State University Extension, will present “Fill up with... more »» 
More fair to go
September 6, 2010 Rising country music star Lee Brice and the annual Jr. Fair small animal sale take center stage today at the Washington County fair, which continues through Tuesday. more »» 
Hillbilly Olympics
September 6, 2010 Moving a tractor tire, carrying feed, racing a wheel barrel and rolling a hay bale seemed like another day at the office for 17-year-old Sarah Simers, of Lowell, who competed Sunday in the so-called... more »»
Gun bill would expand owners’ rights
September 6, 2010 On the heels of Senate Bill 239, a proposal which would allow concealed-carry permit holders to take a loaded gun into a restaurant that serves alcohol, another piece of legislation is in the works... more »»
Work on Ohio 7 to switch lanes
September 6, 2010 Summer may be moving quickly toward fall, but road construction season remains in full swing. more »» River Rat Run September 19, 2010 The First Annual River Rat Run will take place on Sun. Sept 19th. This 100-mile poker run will take riders through parts of Washington, Morgan, and Noble counties. more » Community Events |
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