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In January of 1975, looking forward to the coming Bicentennial celebrations, Ralph L. Schroeder, President of the Washington County Historical Society, released a list of 606 soldiers who fought in the ... via Genealogy Blog

“In some cases it acts as a deterrent. My main concern would be the murder of police officers and I believe that should warrant the death penalty. For those extreme cases we need the death penalty.”

Did you know Thirty-six states now have the death penalty, according to the Washington-based Death Penalty Information Center. via Marietta Times

Marietta, OH On 24 Dec 07 at 0930 the Sheriff's Office received a call from a Marietta Municipal Court Probation officer reporting they checked the residence of Jeffrey R. Morris, age 30, and Tawni L. Morris, ... via WDMX-FM Vienna

“We call him 'Griswold' around here”

MITCH CASEY The Marietta Times Linda and Ron Miller have been using a Nativity scene as a focal point of their holiday decorations since 1981. via Marietta Times

“He thought he was coming to choir practice.”

' More than 120 friends, family and co-workers surprised outgoing Belpre Mayor Bill McAfee Friday afternoon with a retirement party at Rockland United Methodist Church. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Many Ohio workers are safer today than they were a year ago. That's because many workplaces now enforce indoor smoking bans. via Marietta Times

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted an Ohio man accused of trying to have sex with two Washington County teens. via PittsburghLIVE.com

“He presented a danger to patients in his care in five ... emergency rooms”

A former nurse who stole drugs from patients will get a another chance to keep sober without going to prison after a hearing Wednesday in Washington County Common Pleas Court. via Marietta Times

A medical examiner has ruled that the death of a guitarist in the pop-punk band Hawthorne Heights was an accident caused by the combined effects of several drugs. via WTOL-TV Toledo

An Ohio man was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for allegedly traveling across state lines to have sex with a minor. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Part-time help during summers and holidays could be the most affected.”

Ohio's mandatory minimum wage will increase by 15 cents on Jan. 1, but future increases might not be so modest. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

A Washington County man has been arrested after failing to register as a sex offender in both Ohio and Michigan. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

“We're also getting calls from people who say someone is about to leave an establishment who shouldn't be behind the wheel.”

What you can do * To report a drunk driver: 1-800-GRAB-DUI. Drunk drivers need to worry about every car behind them - not just the ones with flashing lights. via Marietta Times