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mariettatimes.com > news > local-news > 2026 > 03 > more-than-150-students-gather-in-belpre-for-leadership-conference

More than 150 students gather in Belpre for leadership conference

2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (816+ words) BELPRE " The 73rd annual Ohio Association of Student Leaders State Conference was held at Belpre High School this weekend, bringing together 154 student leaders from 11 schools across the state for a time of growth, connection and inspiration. "The organization's been around for…...

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mariettatimes.com > news > local-news > 2026 > 02 > fort-frye-board-hears-curriculum-proposal-reviews-forecast-approves-2026-renovations

Fort Frye board hears curriculum proposal, reviews forecast, approves 2026 renovations

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (311+ words) BEVERLY " Fort Frye Local Schools" Board of Education recently heard a proposed curriculum adoption for high school Spanish and math, reviewed the district"s four-year financial forecast and approved a roughly $1 million renovation contract for work planned in summer 2026, according…...

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mariettatimes.com > news > local-news > 2026 > 02 > newport-elementary-names-winning-spelling-bee-contestants

Newport Elementary names winning Spelling Bee contestants

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (91+ words) Newport Elementary names winning Spelling Bee contestants'mariettatimes.com Newport Elementary names winning Spelling Bee contestants Newport Elementary names winning contestants Newport Elementary held its annual Spelling Bee Thursday, Feb. 5th. Winners are, from left, 3rd Place-Emily Moore, 2nd Place-Ella Smitley and 1st Place-Olivia Ellis....

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mariettatimes.com > news > local-news > 2026 > 02 > school-addition-proposals-community-discusses-future-of-harmar-elementary

School addition proposals: Community discusses future of Harmar Elementary

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1032+ words) The future of the former Harmar Elementary School property is being discussed in Marietta, and after a year'long community engagement effort, that vision could include blending calls for historic preservation, family'friendly recreation and a new community nonprofit hub. "You now…...

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mariettatimes.com > news > 2026 > 02 > xj-kennedy-prize-winning-poet-and-educator-dies-at-96

XJ Kennedy, prize-winning poet and educator, dies at 96

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (158+ words) Kennedy died of natural causes at his home in Peabody, Massachusetts, according to his daughter, Dr. Kate Kennedy. "I write for three separate audiences: children, college students (who use textbooks), and that small band of people who still read poetry,…...

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mariettatimes.com > news > 2026 > 01 > getting-kids-back-into-free-play

Getting kids back into free play

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (259+ words) The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that free play is not simply a break from learning, but the "primary vehicle through which children develop the brain architecture necessary for adult success." Free…...

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mariettatimes.com > news > 2026 > 01 > mattel-adds-an-autistic-barbie-to-doll-line-devoted-to-showcasing-diversity-and-inclusion

Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (535+ words) Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights and better media representation of people with autism. The goal: to create a…...

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mariettatimes.com > news > local-news > 2025 > 12 > science-kits-are-donated-along-with-a-demonstration-by-cosi-at-marietta-elementary-school

Science kits are donated along with a demonstration by COSI at Marietta Elementary School

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (474+ words) Fifth and sixth grade students at Marietta Elementary School were paid a visit from COSI with a science experiment demonstration Friday morning. As part of the event, students also received the COSI Connects American Innovation Kits, which will arrive at…...

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mariettatimes.com > news > 2025 > 12 > period-of-intentional-transformation-marietta-colleges-president-dougherty-presents-updates

Period of intentional transformation: Marietta College’s President Dougherty presents updates

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (539+ words) At the center of that work is the newly developing Center for Appalachian Innovation, which Dougherty said reflects the plan's commitment to cultivating partnerships and conducting research that benefits the region. "We are really excited about this center because we…...

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mariettatimes.com > news > 2025 > 12 > parkersburg-area-community-foundation-accepting-scholarship-applications

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications

3+ mon, 3+ day ago  (241+ words) PARKERSBURG " The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates is accepting applications for 2026 scholarship awards. High school seniors and current college students are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to access funding for their education through one streamlined process. In…...