Hello, everyone! I’m truly sorry to say that I’ll be taking a brief hiatus from the Marietta Patch. I enjoy putting this together for everyone here and helping provide some respite from the news desert this area truly is (we all know it’s true). I’m being told to tell you that I won’t be away for long, but since I don’t know how long it will be, and I refuse to lie to my audience, probably not. But it’s been a pleasure.
First, today’s weather:
A shower and thunderstorm. High: 77 Low: 61.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Folks still loving Rivers, Trails and Ales festival in Marietta (Parkersburg News)
- Marietta Noon Lions Club raised almost $5,000 in this weekend’s golf outing. (Marietta Noon Lions via Facebook)
- An Ohio Supreme Court Marshal helped nab the attorney who mailed human crap to 25 Republican state senators. (State news)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta College: “Pioneer Challenge expands offerings during 10th year in Pennsylvania” (Marietta College via Facebook)
- Marietta Noon Lions: “Thank you to all of the golfers who came out and supported our golf outing yesterday! We had beautiful weather, a fantastic time, and raised over $4,800 for the club which allows us to fund our many service projects and provide glasses a… ”
- Marietta College Women’s Soccer: “Back at it again with another commit. Welcome to our next 2022 commit, Kelsey #MCWS #pionation” (Marietta College Women’s Soccer via Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: “Join us for our FREE Community Health Screenings every Friday from 8:30 – 10:30 am at 406 Colegate Drive, Marietta. During this walk-in style screening, community members can have their blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight measured! …” (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: “Find titles for children available as Hoopla Bonus Borrows during August! – https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/16430” (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
Now you’re in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Christopher Schmitt
About me: Hey there, I’m the community publisher for Patch.com/marietta. I’ve lived in Marietta for most of my life. I graduated from Ohio University’s EW Scripps School of Journalism in 2014. I wrote for a community newspaper before moving to New York to be a national correspondent for IHeartRadio. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience back home with me and providing Marietta with the outstanding journalism she deserves. You can email me at [email protected] or call me at 740-516-4969.