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jpatterson@mariettatimes.com Marietta City Council took a stance on mending bridges of trust Wednesday before canceling a scheduled special business meeting Thursday morning. “I want to use this as an opportunity to point out one final thing and I want us all, all of us who are present, to keep this in mind,” prefaced Councilman Geoff Schenkel, D, fourth ward, at the close of committee discussion Wednesday. “What we’re experiencing today with rushing at the last minute, and the resistance that is clearly there as a result of that, underscores the importance of engaging council early o...

Photo by Janelle Patterson Busy Bee Restaurant owner Larry Sloter was named Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Historic Harmar Bridge Company on Tuesday in the latest course correction to refurbish the privately-owned historic landmark used and beloved of the public. “We’ve got the people in place with our current board and our current committees that man I’m excited about what the next six months are going to bring– let alone what the next two years are going to bring,” said Sloter, 41, of Devola. “I wouldn’t be doing this if I was not positive that we can pull it off a...

jpatterson@mariettatimes.com Photo by Janelle Patterson The Historic Harmar Bridge has remained turned since March 1, 2020, while scattered efforts to fundraise for its reopening, renovation or restoration have continued into the new year. On Tuesday, Marietta City Council’s Lands, Buildings and Parks Committee spent the majority of its time discussing a historic landmark that once connected Marietta’s downtown to the Lower West Side. But today the full legislative body will not introduce or vote upon grant efforts for the Historic Harmar Bridge. “(For) the proposed legislation for the ...