Several months ago, we lost our wonderful neighbor Bonnie Reitz. For those who didn’t know Bonnie was our “crazy cat lady” in our neighborhood. All of the cats had moved on but one. “Crinkle” stayed and continued to be our neighborhood cat. Unfortunately, Crinkle become ill and I reached out to Dr. Jon at Covenant
Sundays at 6pm at Fuhrman Park Rock Point Road, Maytown June 1 – Bump City – Soul, Funk, and Classic R&B Food Truck – The Donut Guys June 8 – Mitch & The Moodswings – Timeless 60’S & 70’S Music Including Soul, Motown, Rock & Roll Food Truck – Grappling Crab Shack June 15 –
Jack & Trisha Ries Well folks, this year’s scavenger hunt was another smashing success! The noble denizens of the borough were out in force, trying to find the hidden gems deemed worthy of this year’s hunt. We’ve got a lot of stuff to get through here, including naming our prize winners, so let’s get to
Hello Marietta! If you are new to our area, plan on being in Marietta to celebrate Independence Day. Friday July 4th is the day for our spectacular fireworks show. The display is scheduled to begin at 9:15 pm or when conditions permit. Leading up to the big show, enjoy family entertainment at the Community Bible
Written by Cynthia L. Sperko Editor’s Note: This is the fourth chapter in this work of fiction. Future chapters will be published in upcoming editions of The Marietta Traveler. Previous chapters are available at MariettaTraveler.com. The story contains some themes that parents might not want young children to read (murder, etc.), so reader discretion is
The popular Marietta Garden Tour, which benefits The Marietta Community House, will be held on June 22 from 11:00-4:00, rain or shine. This anticipated event offers gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts ideas and gardening insight. The 2025 Garden Tour will feature seven beautiful gardens, ranging from small accent gardens to creatively designed larger gardens. Seminars related
Written by Jack Ries Well folks, spring has yet to… uh, spring. All of my limited ability to speak or write intelligently aside, it’ll be here soon, especially if you believe the prognostications of one Marietta Melvin, Pennsylvania’s third most famous groundhog. Let’s get out of the house, kick those winter blues to the curb,
Written by Rebecca Carroll-Baltozer, Mayor of Marietta When I reflect on what Marietta means to me I have so many memories, but today I am reflecting on what I remember of my years at War Memorial Park. When we talk about personal memories, I wonder how much I remember and what was real? What I
Written by Cynthia L. Sperko Editor’s Note: This is the third chapter in this work of fiction. Future chapters will be published in upcoming editions of The Marietta Traveler. Previous chapters are available at MariettaTraveler.com. The story contains some themes that parents might not want young children to read (murder, etc.), so reader discretion is
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – All in Historic Maytown Mayfest has returned for 2025 and will feature many activities for all ages! This year, West High Street will feature historical demonstrators sharing their crafts for all to see and experience. A large variety of quality vendors and food trucks will