Community Corner
Aquatic Center Reopening + Fed Court Ohio Maps + DeWine School Safety
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Hello, friends. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Marietta Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Here's the lowdown...
First, today's weather:
A brief morning shower or two. High: 74 Low: 55.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- The Marietta Aquatic Center is opening up today for the summer season (WTAP)
- A federal court has stepped in on the Ohio legislative redistricting process. They have ordered Ohio to implement a set of maps that an Ohio Supreme Court decision ruled unconstitutional. (Statenews)
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is asking for funding to better secure public schools. (Statenews)
- Nearly $200,000 in scholarships were just awarded by the Washington State Community College Foundation. (Parkersburg News)
- The Women's Giving Circle has donated $7,000 to three local non-profit organizations (WTAP)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta Ohio: "Mayor Schlicher is encouraging all Marietta residents to take advantage of this program. #MyMarietta #AllOutCleanOut" (Facebook)
- Marietta Noon Lions: "Our club has been working on a passion project, which is now on display. Individual sponsorships are still available (only 35 available) by contacting us at mariettanoonlions@gmail.com or 740-891-6067. Join us on Monday for the Memorial ..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Main Street: "Check out our Event Calendar for 2022! Mark your calendars and plan to join us for an amazing summer. Keep an eye on our social media pages, you never know when another event will pop up!" (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "Baseball: Marietta Super Regional POSTPONED #EttaExpress #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3baseball" (Facebook)
- Marietta College Softball: "Wrapping up our May birthdays is senior Emily Callam. Happy Birthday, Em! " (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Pool and water safety are very important! We never think drowning or a water accident could happen to us, but it can! Here are some vital tips for keeping kids safe around and at the pool! Visit the links below for more tips and what to ..." (Facebook)
- The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "We have a number of opportunities in addition to serving as a tour guide where you can donate your time and talents to make the Castle even better. Find out how to join our team! https://mariettacastle.org/support/volunteer/" (Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Rural Veto: "If anybody saw a small, very well-loved, stuffed lamb at Aldi or Walmart in Marietta or Kroger in Belpre and turned it in to lost & found or picked it up, please let me know. - My 3yr old ran a few errands with her grandpa and now Lambie..." (Nextdoor)
Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.
— Christopher Schmitt
About me: Hey there, I'm the community publisher for Patch.com/marietta. I've lived in Marietta for most of my life. I graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2014. I wrote for a community newspaper before moving to New York to be a national correspondent for IHeartRadio. I'm looking forward to bringing my experience back home with me and providing Marietta with the outstanding journalism she deserves. You can email me at christopher.schmitt@patch.com or call me at 740-516-4969.
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