The Marietta Times

06/25/2026

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Ohio in 2025 increased more than 3%, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Link in comments.

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Ohio in 2025 increased more than 3%, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. There were 12,196 people experiencing homelessness in Ohio last year, according to HUD’s annual Homelessness Assessment Report. Overall homeless...

06/25/2026

The Belpre America 250 Kickoff Celebration will be rescheduled from Saturday to Monday, July 6 due to inclement weather this weekend. Link in comments.

BELPRE – The Belpre America 250 Kickoff Celebration will be rescheduled from Saturday to Monday, July 6 due to inclement weather this weekend. The rescheduled event will take place from 5-8 p.m. at Howes Grove Park in Belpre. Guests can enjoy hot dogs, desserts, refreshments and chips during the p...

06/25/2026

The Trump administration on Wednesday reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains. Link in comments.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains. The settlement is the first by the federal...

06/25/2026

For Ian Putnam, also a cross country standout, reaching the podium at the OHSAA state track meet was a mission accomplished.

During the final lap of the 3200 meter run at the OHSAA state track meet, Ian Putnam found himself all alone in first place. After failing to get past districts the season before, the Marietta junior was in position to bring home a state championship. “We started, and (Tippecanoe’s) Landon (Kimm...

06/25/2026

A Marietta native will return to the city later this month for a memorial concert honoring members of his family.

MARIETTA – A Marietta native will return to the city later this month for a memorial concert honoring members of his family. Pianist and composer Mark Kelso will perform at 4 p.m. June 28 at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Fourth St., Marietta. The concert is part of the church’s summer music ser...

06/24/2026

The Buckeye Hills Regional Council was awarded the 2026 Excellence in Regional Transportation award by the National Association of Development Organizations this year, according to a release from Buckeye Hills. Link in comments.

The Buckeye Hills Regional Council was awarded the 2026 Excellence in Regional Transportation award by the National Association of Development Organizations this year, according to a release from Buckeye Hills. The award recognized the Buckeye Hills Regional Council Improving Senior Driver Safety wi...

06/24/2026

The Trump administration on Wednesday reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains. The settlement is the first by the federal government to resolve enforcement claims against a manufacturer of harmful chemicals known as PFAS. For more information, read the full story linked in the comments.

06/24/2026

As far as head coach Chris Schmitt could recall, the Waterford baseball program never had a first team All-Ohio honoree before. This year, they have two. Link in comments.

WATERFORD — As far as head coach Chris Schmitt could recall, the Waterford baseball program never had a first team All-Ohio honoree before. This year, they have two. After leading the team on a run to the Sweet 16, senior Braun Doak and junior Hayden Jones both were named first team All-Ohio by th...

06/24/2026

Democratic congressional candidate Ace Parsi joined local advocates Tuesday in Parkersburg to call for more scrutiny of federal job cuts at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service and to support residents opposing proposed changes to the city’s sanitation service. Link in comments.

PARKERSBURG — Democratic congressional candidate Ace Parsi joined local advocates Tuesday in Parkersburg to call for more scrutiny of federal job cuts at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service and to support residents opposing proposed changes to the city’s sanitation service. Parsi, who is running fo...