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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. News 05 Oct 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Recent Washington County Sheriff reports include multiple arrests involving Marietta residents, including drug-related charges for a Kern Drive man and probation and OVI violations for others from the city. The blotter also details traffic stops, a domestic-violence arrest, and an OVI case that unfolded during the Barlow Fair parade, underscoring active enforcement on local roads and in nearby townships.
2. Home invasion results in one dead, suspect arrested (mariettatimes.com) — A Grandview Township homeowner was fatally shot and another person wounded in a New Matamoras home invasion that led deputies to arrest 50-year-old Marietta resident Baxter L. Grimes after a countywide manhunt. Grimes now faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated murder and burglary, and is being held without bond while Washington County investigators seek additional information from the public.
3. Ohio Colleges Join Team Tressel Fitness Challenge Athlete Mentor Network (yourradioplace.com) — Student-athletes from Marietta College will join a new statewide Team Tressel Fitness Challenge network, visiting local schools to promote exercise, nutrition, sleep, and mental health. The initiative, backed by Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, connects college athletes with K-12 students across Ohio this fall and aims to help kids set goals and earn bronze, silver, and gold fitness achievements.
4. Washington State College of Ohio earns accreditation for nursing programs (wtap.com) — Washington State College of Ohio in Marietta has earned national ACEN accreditation for both its associate and RN-to-BSN nursing programs, strengthening the value of local nursing degrees. With strong NCLEX pass rates and high reported job placement, the college says the recognition will help Marietta-area students advance their careers while supporting regional hospitals and clinics that rely on skilled nurses.
5. 11 Ohio Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start (worldatlas.com) — Marietta earns a spot among eleven Ohio towns touted as ideal for a fresh start, thanks to its relatively low median home price, riverfront setting, and historic downtown. The piece highlights Memorial Health System, Marietta College, and the walkable brick-street core as everyday advantages for residents, emphasizing how the river junction and compact center shape local life.
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