Belpre House Fire + Female Shoplifter + Belpre Homecoming

Hello, friends! Christopher Schmitt here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.I'll get right to it.

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First, today's weather:

Pleasant with some sun. High: 81 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Details are scarce about a massive Belpre house fire. Investigators are working and staying tight lipped about the details. (WTAP)
2. Washington County deputies are asking for the public's help identifying a female shoplifter. (WCSO)
3. The Belpre Homecoming is coming up and they have three days of entertainment planned. (Parkersburg News)
4. Ohio University is reinstating indoor mask mandates. (WOUB)
5. The second Ohio primary election on Tuesday will likely have low voter turnout, and garner little attention. (Statenews)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 18 Jul 2022 Deputy Harlow began an investigation into a theft/shoplifting of merchandise from the Dunham Square Par Mar that occurred on 10 Jul 2022 around 8 a.m. If you have any information as to the identity of this individual pleas..." (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 24 Jul 2022 deputies were dispatched to Brownsville Road, Grandview Township in reference to a report of subjects attacking each other. It was reported that Shanna Dalrymple and Julia Kinnan were in an altercation. Also information wa..." (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— 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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