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1. Murder suspect among 20 indicted in Washington County (newsandsentinel.com) — Washington County's latest grand jury session in Marietta resulted in 20 indictments, including a Marietta man charged with aggravated murder and related counts after a Grandview Township home invasion where an 89-year-old victim later died. Several other Marietta residents face charges ranging from drug offenses and weapons violations to domestic violence and sexual offenses involving minors, outlining a broad snapshot of current local criminal cases.
2. Debris beneath Marietta bridges raises safety concerns for rowers (wtap.com) — Rowers on the Muskingum River in Marietta are facing narrowed lanes and safety worries because large trees and debris are jammed around several bridge piers, including the Washington Street and Putnam bridges. Volunteers have cleared what they can, but officials are still trying to determine which agency is responsible for major cleanup before future regattas bring hundreds of visiting athletes.
3. News 09 Oct 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Washington County deputies report several recent arrests, including multiple residents from Marietta facing charges ranging from domestic violence and assault to serious felony sex offenses and probation violations. The log also details traffic and drug-related stops elsewhere in the county, with all individuals processed into the Washington County Jail between October 7 and 8.
4. Volleyball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Marietta (maxpreps.com) — Marietta Tigers volleyball just stretched their winning streak to three with a dominant 2–0 road victory over Wheeling Park, improving their season record to 16–4. The Tigers have now won seven of their last eight away matches and next travel to face Weir on Thursday evening, looking to keep their strong run going.
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