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Personality disorder common
September 4, 2010 They are the Scott Petersons and the Bernie Madoffs of society. more »»
Manufactured homes, drivers’ licenses topic of new legislation
September 4, 2010 The Ohio House of Representatives is working on legislation that affects you, your family and our community. Our goal is to make this a better place for all of us to live, work and play. more »»
Recycling center still going, but for how long, how strong?
September 4, 2010 You may have noticed that the recycling flag is a little tattered looking but it is still proudly flying at the Marietta Area Recycling Center (MARC) on Gilman Avenu. more »»
Everyday Leadership: Key to understanding others is in acceptance
September 1, 2010 I was named after my Uncle Glenn, my mother’s younger brother. He and his family occasionally drove southeast from Columbus to our farm at Malaga and we returned the favor with visits to Columbus. more »»
Ohio: Retain jobs, foster growth
August 28, 2010 The key to keep Ohio moving forward is two-fold: fostering an environment where jobs are created to grow our economy and continuing to find places to cut costs while tightening our belts. more »»
Viewpoint: Looking forward to the new school year in Fort Frye
August 24, 2010 We are looking forward to continue serving our 1,100 students. We truly have missed their smiling faces over the summer month. more »»
Back-to-school tips
August 23, 2010 Both teachers and parents are gearing up for a new school year. more »»
Chamber viewpoint: Three ways businesses can weather the economic storm
August 23, 2010 In this economic downturn, we are all looking for ways to become more efficient and reduce expenses while at the same time position ourselves to flourish when the economy picks up again. more »»
Public boards under review
August 21, 2010 You don’t like to waste your money, and you don’t want your state government to waste your money eithe. more »»
Debate should focus on new jobs
August 21, 2010 Congress narrowly approved yet another unemployment insurance extension, but my colleagues on the other side of the aisle continue to miss the forest for the trees. more »»
Non-profit hospital benefits community
August 21, 2010 There is nothing more important in life than good health. You cannot have lived in the Mid-Ohio valley long and not been touched by the Memorial Health Syste. more »»
Stockpiling pastures important for most livestock producers
August 21, 2010 This is something every livestock producer could or should do if they have livestock year round. It will be easy to do this year and has some very valid reasons that didn’t exist in prior year. more »»
Bill respects vets in death
August 14, 2010 The dedicated and selfless men and women who serve our country deserve not only to be recognized for their sacrifice but to be assured that their rights are being protected to the fullest. more »»
Animal shelter outlines its plans for the future
August 14, 2010 The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is appreciative, thankful and humbled. As the recipient of this year’s 27th annual Broughton Ice Cream for America we are all of the above. more »»
‘Plaque-ophelia’ claims victims
August 14, 2010 A new disease has popped up in Washington County. more »»
Relations between U.S. and China have gotten a bit rocky
August 14, 2010 U.S.-China relations have just hit another rough patch. more »»
Everyday leadership: Leaders make the most of their challenges
August 11, 2010 As I progressed in my career, I sought and won new opportunities on a number of occasions. I did not know how to do any of these jobs in the beginning. I was thrown into them with little preparatio. more »»
Chamber viewpoint: Helicopter ball drop kicks off annual golf outing
August 9, 2010 The morning quiet was disturbed by the chop-chop of the helicopter swooping low over the trees at the Marietta Country Club last Monda. more »»
Bill protects homeowners
August 7, 2010 How many times have you said, “There ought to be a law out there that?!” or “Why is that illegal?” As lawmakers, we spend a great deal of time ensuring that Ohio’s code of law contains common-sense... more »»
Stigma surrounding mental illness undermines recovery
August 7, 2010 Last October, my boss received a request from a college student to borrow a straightjacket for a haunted house display. Six Flags Amusement Park in Dallas hosted a Fright Fest featuring Dr. more »»
Don't forget back-to-school shots
August 7, 2010 This column was written several years ago prior to the beginning of the school year. It has been updated with new information regarding vaccines and preventable illnesses for children and adults. 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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