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600 Coaching Wins + Trans Ban Ohio + Etta Express Super Regionals
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Hello, Marietta! Christopher Schmitt here with your Monday edition of the Marietta Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Let's dive right in.
First, today's weather:
Variable cloudiness. High: 70 Low: 53.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Marietta College baseball coach Brian Brewer leads the team to their 600th win with him as coach. (Marietta College)
- Ohio lawmakers are entertaining the idea of banning gender transition procedures. (Statenews)
- The Etta Express is advancing to the Super Regionals. This is the first time the Marietta College baseball team has made it to this prestigious game. (Marietta College)
- Ohio Republicans are proposing an amendment to make it clear that non-U.S. citizens can't vote in Ohio elections. (Statenews)
- Ohio University Athens campus is preparing to demolish the Scott Quadrangle. The famous quad was installed in 1937. (Athens Messenger)
Today in Marietta:
- MOV'n Dragons Practices Begin (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Marietta Firefighters Local 442: "According to Marietta Firefighters Local 442 current members we believe a historic attempt is currently happening. Never have we had a member of our department to enter. This is happening this place and time. Steady as it goes Lem" (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "May 2022 photo collage: Marietta's newest SEWAH sign celebrating 150 years of Marietta College Crew Click on the link below for a very well made video that takes us inside Marietta's, SEWAH studios, the production process of their alumin..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Just a reminder of all the services we now offer! And of course, we still offer vaccines! Be sure to come see us Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm! Call to schedule and appointment, or walk in! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #SHSC #Clinic #servic..." (Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "LISTEN TO PODCASTS? Tune in to Memorial Health Radio and hear our experts talk about health topics created with you in mind. Our health conversations range from maintaining mobility as you age, early detection of breast cancer, to dealin..." (Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "Did you know #SirArthurConanDoyle, author of the rational and scientific thinking #SherlockHolmes, was an avid believer in the supernatural? Learn more about his intriguing life: bit.ly/3MfhGmG @NewsBank #NewsBank #SherlockHolmesDay OTD ..." (Facebook)
You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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 E.W. 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 christopher.schmitt@patch.com or call me at 740-516-4969.
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