MARIETTA — A Washington State College of Ohio student and U.S. Navy veteran was awarded the Reggie Pickering Grant recently. Tanya McWilliams, a six-year U.S. Navy veteran and liberal arts student, was awarded the $500 grant which assists veteran students with educational expenses and is ...

COLUMBUS — Nearly 1,000 Ohio high school students are back in court, bringing them one step closer to representing Ohio at the National High School Mock Trial Competition in May. Out of the 250 teams that participated in the District Competition in January, over 100 teams will now advance ...

A large group of geese fill the sky below the Lowell dam recently. Hundreds of the birds have been using the shallow and open water below the dam during recent cold weather. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at ...

MARIETTA — The City of Marietta Water Department is advising residents that water hardness levels may be higher than usual through September as upgrades continue at the city’s water treatment plant and new systems are brought online. In a release, city officials said the improvements are ...

MINERAL WELLS — The Kootaga District Buckskin Council, Scouting America celebrated its annual awards dinner Tuesday at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Mineral Wells. Troop 86 hosted the event. “From brand new leaders making their first impact to long-time Scouters whose dedication ...

A female cardinal enjoys a snack of sunflower seeds in a Marietta area yard recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at ...