Good morning, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community today.
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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:
A trailer was totaled on the 800 block of Lang Farm Road by a fire, which was called in at 4:43 a.m. on Monday, May 22. By the time fire crews arrived at the scene, the trailer was completely ablaze, according to Warren Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Mark Wile. The trailer was undergoing renovations prior to the fire, but no one was living in it at the time – no one was injured, but it did take the Warren Volunteer and Oak Grove Volunteer Fire departments several hours to get the fire under control. (WTAP)
The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Committee is organizing its 13th annual Memorial Run and Walk on May 27 at Muskingum Park in Marietta. The event includes a 5K race starting at 8:00 a.m., with registration open from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. There will also be a free kids race for those under the age of 11 at 9:00 a.m. Participants can register online until May 26, with a cost of $20 in advance and $25 on race day, and the first 250 registrants will receive a T-shirt. The proceeds from the event will support the 47th Ohio River Sternwheel Festival scheduled for Sep. 8-10. (Zanesville Times Recorder)
Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley dedicated its 113th house on Sunday, May 21. Executive Director Alvin Philips said, "The Riddles have been trying to get a house for four years. Now, they will finally have one." The property the house was built on was donated by Lana Law, and local companies and organizations participated in its construction, including Senior Stitchers and the sorority Alpha Delta Kappa. (Marietta Times)
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Today and tomorrow in and around Marietta:
Tuesday, May 23
Introduction To Resin Printing At The BB2C Makerspace (5:30 PM)
Wednesday, May 24
Financial Tools & Incentives For Downtown Revitalization At 1400 Pike St. (9:30 AM)
Junior Sewing Lessons At The BB2C Makerspace (5:30 PM)
May Song Colony Workshop At The Peoples Bank Theatre (6:30 PM)
From my notebook:
Marietta College Softball celebrated its women's team for its accomplishments this year. The team had a successful run in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) tournament, hosting NCAA Regionals for the first time, with six players recognized on the All-OAC team and three on the All-Region team, making it an exceptional group. (Marietta College Softball via Facebook)
Are you looking to fill your social calendar this week? Check out the list of events happening in and around Marietta this week at the link! (Marietta Ohio's First Adventure)
Congratulations to Eden Ingram for being named athlete of the week after leading the Marietta women's team to their first-ever medal at the Stotesbury Cup in Philadelphia, finishing third in the Junior 4+ category against tough international competition. (Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!
— Miranda Fraraccio
About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.