Author Tom McMillan will take us inside the little known facts that happened while writing the Declaration of Independence, focusing on the first 8 months of 1776, including how Americans learned the news before 24/7 coverage.

Local Event: The Year That Made America

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Marietta

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The Year That Made America

Author Tom McMillan will take us inside the little known facts that happened while writing the Declaration of Independence,...

On Saturday, Nov. 14th we will be doing our first fall tree planting on Buckley Island.Meet at the Williamstown boat ramp at 1PM. We will ferry to the island and plant trees! Dress for the weather and for working in the fields! We will provide gloves, tools and snacks.&nbsp;Help us continue the work of restoring a healthy forest on Buckley Island!

Local Event: Fall Tree Planting

Fall Tree Planting

On Saturday, Nov. 14th we will be doing our first fall tree planting on Buckley Island.Meet at the Williamstown boat ramp at...

The Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Mobile Service Unit is returning to the Washington County Health Department for its third visit this year! On-site OOD counselors will also be available to assist with Vocational Rehabilitation and the Independent Living Older Blind program.

📅 When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Where: Washington County Health Department, 340 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, OH 45750

💡 Cost: FREE! No appointments needed—walk-ins are welcome.

Local Event: Free Adult Vision Screenings

Free Adult Vision Screenings

The Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) Mobile Service Unit is returning to the Washington County Health...

St. Mary Catholic School

Marietta Elks Lodge #477 will host the local Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at St. Mary Catholic School in Marietta.&nbsp; Over three million boys and girls ages 8-13 will participate nationwide in this free throw shooting contest which highlights the Elks commitment to America’s youth.

The contest will feature divisions for both boys and girls.Within each division, contestants will be split into categories (ages 8-9, ages 10-11, and ages 12-13) based upon their ages as of April 1, 2027.&nbsp; Winners from each category within each division will advance to the district contest in Marietta on Sunday, January 24, 2027.

The contest will begin promptly at 9:00 A.M.&nbsp; All participants must register at the contest site between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. on the date of the contest.&nbsp; Admission and participation is free.&nbsp; Refreshments will be served following the contest at the local lodge.&nbsp; Any questions prior to the event may be directed to local Elks Hoop Shoot Chairman Jim Humphrey at (740) 629-4867 (cell).

Local Event: Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest

Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest

Marietta Elks Lodge #477 will host the local Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at St. Mary...

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