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Sammy’s Law: Law gives parents tools to protect kids

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington, D.C., has been working on ways to better protect kids online by giving parents the right to receive safety notifications through Federal Trade Commission-regulated third-party providers. Versions of Sammy’s Law, introduced in both the U.S. ...

Look Back: School days past

Free School Pic-nic Yesterday. Hundreds of persons lined Pike and Market streets to witness the march of the Schools. Everybody was anxious to witness this new scene in Parkersburg, and a universal burst of admiration greeted the pupils. The Maids of Honor and Floras – 56 in number – all ...

High Points of the Valley

* Larger employers are making important investments in local communities, as the Cafaro Company has announced a multi-million-dollar planned renovation project at Grand Central Mall. The mall’s director of corporate communications, Joe Bell, said the effort will significantly modernize the ...

Reporter's Notebook: 2026 session potpourri

Normally my column immediately after the end of the legislative session focuses on final thoughts, but I needed to write about the Raylee’s Law debacle that occurred in the final hours on March 14. So, consider the following my 2026 legislative session final thoughts. *** If the budget ...

Op-ed: We can do better

In response to Matt Dole’s opinion piece dated March 10: First, it is the sworn duty of Marietta City Council President Susan Vessels to watch out for the well-being of the citizens of Marietta, a duty she takes very seriously. You should not belittle or minimize her concerns. I agree with ...