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Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Residents take the runway for fashion show (mariettatimes.com) — Residents at the Washington County Home in Marietta recently traded bingo cards for the runway, modeling everything from animal prints to Halloween costumes in a lively fashion show. Organized by activities director Diana Hall, the event let five residents dress up, get their hair done, and relive old modeling memories while fellow residents and staff cheered them on.
2. Marietta golfer breaks 46-year-old school record (wtap.com) — A Marietta High School golfer just set a new school scoring record with a 64 at Cambridge Country Club, surpassing a mark that stood since 1980. The story highlights his years of hard work, his father's dual role as coach, and the Tigers' momentum after winning a second straight sectional title.
3. U.S. leases 2,777 acres of Ohio's only national forest for fracking (fox8.com) — Federal officials have leased 2,777 acres in Wayne National Forest's Marietta unit for potential fracking, including land in Washington County near New Matamoras. While supporters tout jobs and energy production, many southeast Ohio residents, including Marietta-area petitioners, worry about air and water impacts and plan legal challenges as drilling companies seek permits.
4. As MAGA embraces 'heritage Americans,' Ramaswamy navigates a challenging campaign (csmonitor.com subscription) — Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign swing through Marietta, including a town hall by the rivers and a gun show stop, is part of his tight race for Ohio governor. The piece explores how his pro-Trump, pro-business message plays with southeastern Ohio voters while he navigates debates over identity, nationalism, and his appeal to MAGA conservatives statewide.
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