🌱 Patch AM: What this $5 million verdict means for Marietta Memorial’s future care

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In today's newsletter:

• What this $5 million verdict means for Marietta Memorial's future care
• How Farm 2 Table turns fair animals into meals for local families
• Multiple Marietta residents face new charges in latest sheriff's reports

Also on today's calendar: "Dog Days of Summer " Used Book Sale and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with variable clouds, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Memorial awarded $5M in lawsuit against Camden Clark (mariettatimes.com) — Marietta Memorial Hospital's parent system has been awarded $5 million in damages after a federal jury found Camden Clark's corporate entity liable for civil conspiracy and vicarious liability tied to a long-running investigation. Hospital leaders say the verdict helps them move past costly, unfounded accusations while reinforcing their commitment to providing accessible, high-quality care for Marietta and the surrounding region.
   

2. Farm 2 Table effort grows bigger, better (newsandsentinel.com) — A Marietta-led Farm 2 Table partnership is expanding to turn fair livestock purchases and direct donations into year-round fresh meat for Washington County food pantries. The Marietta Community Foundation and local leaders are inviting residents, farmers, and businesses to sponsor or donate animals, helping support young exhibitors while supplying thousands of pounds of protein to families in need.
   

3. News 17 Aug 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Recent Washington County sheriff reports include a domestic violence warrant filed through Marietta Municipal Court and a stolen vehicle recovered in the City of Marietta. Deputies also arrested several Marietta residents on OVI, assault, drug, and recognizance charges, with multiple others from nearby communities booked into the county jail.
   

4. 2026 Claymont Mustangs (wtov9.com) — Claymont High School's 2026 football schedule includes a September 18 road game at Marietta, giving local fans an early look at when the Mustangs will visit town. The preview also highlights Claymont's recent record, coaching staff, and conference context, useful for anyone tracking regional high school matchups this fall.
   

📸 Around Marietta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Steve Earle →
  Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St, Marietta
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council
  Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Marietta Shrine Club 249 Pennsylvania Ave Marietta Ohio
  12:00 pm
Friday August 21
• 56th Annual Golf Outing
  Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Marietta Country Club
  9:00 am
• Eddie Montgomery →
  Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St, Marietta
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• "Dog Days of Summer " Used Book Sale →
  "Little Yellow House", 617 Fifth Street, Marietta, Ohio
  9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• Greetings to Meetings
  Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce The Galley 203 Second St. Marietta, Ohio
  12:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Braden Hull →
  Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St, Marietta
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• JV/V Volleyball Quad Scrimmage at New Lexington
  Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council
  Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Marietta Shrine Club 249 Pennsylvania Ave Marietta Ohio
  12:00 pm
• High School Open House
  Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
  5:30 pm
• Open House
  Lowell Elementary Beverly, OH 45715
  5:30 pm
• Stars, Stripes & Soaring to Success Open House
  Beverly Center Elementary Beverly, OH 45715
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Welcome to Putnam Congregational Church - August 16, 2026!
  We continue our study of Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ in our passage today from Luke 11:14-28, in a message titled "The Kingdom… (Nextdoor Devola)

• Thermo Fisher posted a job opening for Material Handler II in Marietta. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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