Tag: The Marietta Times

Local environmental impacts should be discussed

Mar 17, 2021 George Banziger I am pleased to see that the Marietta Times is concerned about the environmental impact of energy sources, as demonstrated by their editorial which appeared in the March 11, 2021 edition. The editorial… Read More

Tilting at windmills

Letters to the Editor by Aaron Dunbar Feb 26, 2021 Did you know that Texas generates 70% of its energy from fossil fuels? If you’re like me, I’m guessing you didn’t. I’m also guessing that in the wake… Read More

Green Sanctuary Committee proposes pollinator garden

Local News Oct 9, 2020 in The Marietta Times by Janelle Patterson Approximately 250 feet of Muskingum River frontage on the western bank is the proposed home of a pollinator planting garden and solar charging bench. (Graphic illustration… Read More

How will we pay for it?

Sep 10, 2020 in The Marietta Times by Aaron Dunbar This question serves as something of a de facto catchphrase in American politics, if a decidedly lopsided one. Want healthcare for all Americans? How will we pay for… Read More

Marietta residents plan virtual hearing on fracking

Aug 26, 2020 The Marietta Times: by Michele Newbanks A recent public hearing on a proposed docking facility near Marietta left local residents frustrated and disappointed. DeepRock Disposal Solutions in Marietta applied for a permit for a docking… Read More

Many questions regarding fracking facility still need to be answered

August 5, 2020 in The Marietta Times by George Banziger On Aug. 7 from 5-6:30 p.m. there will be a virtual public meeting regarding the application from Deep Rock Disposal Solutions LLC of Marietta to build a facility… Read More

Teaching kids to care about the world we all live in

Appearing in The Marietta Times Editorials Jul 15, 2020 It is never too early to start thinking about ways to do better for our environment. In Williamstown, officials found a way to rope in local elementary students in… Read More

New opportunities to take Climate Action safely with MOVCA

Neighborhood News Jul 14, 2020 Marietta Times PARKERSBURG – Since large in-person gatherings indoors are not advisable during this time of COVID-19, Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action’s usual Third Thursday programs have been suspended until public programs are safe… Read More

Indigenous lives matter

Letter to the Editor Jul 7, 2020 Marietta Times by Aaron Dunbar “The members of Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for and solidarity with the people of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. We… Read More

MOVCA Third Thursday Program goes virtual

Neighborhood News Marietta Times Jun 17, 2020 PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Action’s June 18 Third Thursday program will be a virtual panel and open discussion beginning at 7:00 p.m. on the Zoom platform. This is the… Read More