Devola News

Cash donations are needed. The family is not in a position at this time to accept donations of furniture or appliances.

A definition of 'global warming' An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere, especially a sustained increase sufficient to cause climatic change.

High levels of nitrate have been discovered in a portion of the Devola-area water supply, according to information provided by the Putnam Community Water Association on Thursday.

Wile Ruth Phillips was busy putting up an elaborate Christmas display in front of her Masonic Park Road home...she was also concerned about the news that, for the second time in two years, a high level of nitrates has been found in the water she and her neighbors uses.

The Washington County Commissioners are considering the possibility of providing sewer service to the Oak Grove area and although discussions are preliminary, some property owners are concerned about future costs and look forward to more information on the project.

Twenty-two precincts of voters were able to cast a ballot for or against the Marietta City Schools bond issue and tax levy this month, but the measure passed in only four.

Family: Wife, Roberta; seven children; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Occupation: Retired chemical engineer.

About 60 trucks from area fire departments turned out Saturday for the second annual Ohio River Valley Firefighters Regional Fire Prevention Parade.

Early voters who might not have been fully educated on the Muskingum Township recreation levy are being targeted to make up the 40 votes that kept the issue from passing in last year's general election.

The Marietta City Schools Board of Education on Monday approved applying for $3.6 million in bonds that could be used for school renovation this school year, if a bond issue is passed in November.

After last year's lengthy presidential campaign, West Virginia is mostly getting a break from elections and campaigning this year.

For Marilyn Moody of Devola, a community forum regarding the U.S. House of Representatives' bill on health care reform was enlightening.

A Marietta man was arrested Wednesday for the fourth time on charges of trafficking in crack cocaine, according to a release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

A three vehicle accident on State Route 60 and Route 821 in Marietta not only slowed down traffic Saturday afternoon, but also sent one person to the hospital.

The Audiology Department at Marietta Memorial Hospital is now seeing patients at the Devola Medical Campus, 4727 State Route 60, in Devola.

The Audiology Department at Marietta Memorial Hospital is now seeing patients at the Devola Medical Campus, 4727 State Route 60, in Devola.

Southeastern Ohio Joint Solid Waste Management District collecting unwanted televisions, computers and other equipment for recycling and/or safe disposal.

What: CPR certification class with the American Red Cross of Washington County. When: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug.

Address: Formerly of Marietta, currently resides in New York City. Education: 2001 Marietta High School graduate, attended Hofstra University and Baruch College.

Copper Leaf Interior Design Studio was featured in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette for Billy Crickets Restaurant in Lancaster.