Washington County News

Based on preliminary budget requests, Washington County may be as much as $3.6 million short for 2009.

An electrical problem in a laundry room is suspected of sparking a Wednesday morning fire that destroyed a Highland Ridge Road residence, fire officials said.

A woman who police say is involved in the largest crack cocaine bust in Washington County history appeared in court Tuesday morning.

Transport surplus produce to different agencies. Volunteer to harvest surplus produce from area farms.

The Washington County Sheriff's Department responds to calls of drunken behavior about every weekend but this weekend one Marietta man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing and wrecking an SUV, ...

A local health department is opening its doors to keep every member of your family healthy and happy! The Washington County Health Department is holding its 2nd annual Healthy Happenings event Thursday.

A judge refused to accept a guilty plea Wednesday from a Warren High School student accusing of bringing a gun onto campus earlier this year.

A Marietta doctor is under arrest following raids Tuesday morning at his home and at his office at Harmar Village Medical on Maple Street in Marietta.

Business owners in downtown Marietta's Harmar Village always welcome new business and visitors into this quaint community.

Wing eating contest: Landon Evans of Marietta. Best Overall: Blacksmith Barbeque.

Later this month, the Reno Volunteer Fire Department will begin billing insurance companies of patients they take to the hospital.

A Lowell man is facing 18 months in prison after he pleaded guilty Wednesday to sexually molesting a co-worker's 12-year-old daughter.

Howard Korn was employed with Marietta College since 1985. Earlier this year Korn a former Washington County sheriff's deputy reached an agreement with Marietta College and his former administrative assistant ...

Clayton L. Books had just been fired minutes before he went to Wendy's to apply for a new job.

Andrew Mahoney testified Thursday that he feared for his life after a March 21 confrontation with longtime friend and former Washington County sheriff's Deputy Mark Tilton.

A brief but powerful storm knocked down trees and power lines Thursday afternoon.

Marietta Board of Education meets next at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the board office at 111 Academy Drive.

Symptoms of heatstroke A Heavy panting . A Rapid breathing. A Excessive drooling.

Marietta Mayor Michael Mullen stood atop a stage Friday night on the armory lawn, urging a crowd of several hundred to sing along with him about eating possum.

An Ohio Highway Patrol trooper said Monday the crash that killed a Marietta man over the weekend may have been the result of racing and high speed.