Community Corner
Belpre Homecoming + Johnson On Sri Lanka + Conscience Clause Abortion
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Marietta Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town.
First, today's weather:
A t-storm around this morning. High: 84 Low: 69.
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Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- In just a couple of weeks Belpre Homecoming will be celebrating its 90th year anniversary (WTAP)
- Southeast Ohio Congressman Bill Johnson co-authored a caucus statement on the resignation of Sri Lanka's President. (Congressman Johnson)
- A new Ohio law could allow doctors to opt out of providing abortions due to a conscience clause, IE if the medical provider feels a religious obligation not to. (Statenews)
- The Washington County Career Center is offering babysitting safety training. (Marietta Times)
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Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta College: "The future is bright for the Marietta College women's basketball program. The progress made following a memorable 22-win season and the talent returning in 2022-23 should make the Pioneers one of the top teams in the conference and the r..." (Marietta College via Facebook)
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 11 Jul 2022 Deputy Dolly began an investigation into a catalytic converter being removed from a vehicle at Clayton Homes, Dunham Township. On 14 Jul 2022 Lt. Johnson was stationary on the Ohio side of the Memorial Bridge, City of Belp..." (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for July 19th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "No need to wait until the next day to be treated for urgent care needs … see a provider anytime, anywhere with MemorialCareNow! Learn how primary care patients receive FREE urgent care at mhsystem.org/memorialcarenow #UrgentCare #Primary..." (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.
— 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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