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Belpre Principal Fight + No Mask Plea + Peoples Bank Acquisition

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Up and at 'em, Marietta! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, the next three days of weather:

  • Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High of 80, Low of 62.
  • Wednesday: Clear throughout the day. High of 75, Low of 48.
  • Thursday: Clear throughout the day. High of 75, Low of 47.

Cheapest gas in town:

  • Speedway on Seventh Street, $2.98
  • Go Mart on Pike St, $2.98
  • Speedway on 2nd Street, $2.98
  • Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $2.98
  • Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $2.98

For a full list click here.

The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.00

Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

  1. The Principal of Belpre High School is on leave while a fight is investigated. Apparently, a 17-year-old student and Principal Sam Pepper got into it at Saturday's Homecoming Dance. (WTAP)
  2. The woman involved in the viral "no mask" case is pleading no contest. Alecia Kitts defied mask orders at an outdoor game and ended up being tased by an enforcement officer. She will now have to pay some fines. (WTAP)
  3. Marietta headquartered Peoples Bank has finished a major acquisition. They absorbed locations previously owned by Premier Bank and Citizens Deposit Bank & Trust. (Marietta Times)
  4. Belpre had to make some adjustments to their golf cart bill. (WTAP)
  5. There is about to be a travel ban from the great state of California over how Ohio handles medical procedures. This is over a bill that allows doctors to deny medical service in some cases if it's against their conscience. (Statehouse News)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

  • Memorial Health System: "Today's COVID-19 inpatient numbers for Marietta Memorial Hospital: 72 Positive for COVID-19 14 Vaccinated 58 Unvaccinated Age Range: 28 ‐ 89 15 ICU Positives 15 Unvaccinated 12 Ventilated 12 Unvaccinated Age Range on ventilators: 36 – 80..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta Main Street: "Are you ready for Octoberfeast: Downtown Marietta, OH kicking off on 10/10 and lasting a whole TWO weeks until 10/23?! Our spin on Downtown Restaurants Weeks invites diners from across the Mid Ohio Valley and beyond to tour the culinary ..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta Ohio: "BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED: Locations Affected: Customers who reside on Riverview, Coventry, Manchester, Split Rock, Dye Circle, and any other water customers in the surrounding areas who have little or no water pressure due to an emergency wa..." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 13 Sept 2021 Deputy Ashley Crum recovered a cell phone from an individual who located the phone near the Devols Dam (Oak Grove side). If you have any information reference this item please contact Deputy Crum at 740-376-7070 ext. 0. T..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Follow along with tonight's board meeting by clicking the link below. https://www.mariettacityschools.k12.oh.us/article/545506" (Facebook)
  • Memorial Health System: "Protect your little ones from the flu by scheduling an appointment at one of our drive thru flu vaccine clinics! Choose the location nearest you and schedule a time slot today! Spots are limited. When: Saturday, October 2 Locations and n..." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, September 28th! 🙌 An * signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
  • Marietta Noon Lions: "We serve! This month we've focused on Pediatric Cancer, but everyday, we focus on service to Marietta, the surrounding area, and the world. #weserve" (Facebook)

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— 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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