Belpre Schools Start + Covid Booster Shots + Police Reports

Happy Monday, Marietta! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, what the next three days of weather look like:

• Monday: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 90, Low of 66.
• Tuesday: Clear throughout the day. High of 91, Low of 64.
• Wednesday: Clear throughout the day. High of 93, Low of 67.

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Cheapest gas in town:

• Speedway on Seventh Street, $2.97.
• Kroger on Acme Street, $2.97.
• GetGo on Pike Street, $2.97.
• Speedway on Second Street, $2.97.
• Marathon on Pike Street, $2.97.

For a full list click here.

The average gas price in Ohio today is $2.93

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Belpre City School students are just now going back to school today. (WTAP)
2. The Washington County Health Department says some fully vaccinated adults are now eligible for a third Pfizer or Moderna shot. (Marietta Patch)
3. Here are the latest arrests from the Marietta Police Department. (Marietta Patch)
4. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says they are on high alert for impaired drivers. Labor Day is right around the corner and the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will be in effect until September 6th. (WCSO)
5. The director of the Ohio Department of Health says that booster vaccine shots will continue to be administered until herd immunity is reached in Ohio. (Statehouse News)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "August 21, 2021 Queen of the Mississippi" (Facebook)
• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Not only did we make the Top Ten [we're #2], our Historic Harmar Railroad Bridge was chosen for the article's photo [captured by Marietta photographer, Mike Tewkesbury]. "When you want to embrace a warm day in Ohio, it's al..." (Facebook)
• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Saturday, August 21, 2021 Friends from Canton, St. Clairsville & Woodsfield gathered @ the Levee House Bistro today to admire the Queen of the Mississippi. Proprietors, Tom & Casey Hickey were very accommodating by reserving the best seat..." (Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: "Feeling sluggish? Filling your plate based on the USDA's recommendations can help with energy levels and even help lose weight! Change the look of your plate and feel better with the help our virtual lifestyle medicine classes beginning ..." (Facebook)
• Marietta College Women's Soccer: "Wishing all the Happy Birthdays to a new member of the team - fresh(wo)man @kaylastischok Here's hoping you have an awesome day! " (Facebook)
• Marietta Country Club: "Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Bertram‍‍ Thank you for choosing Marietta Country Club for both your ceremony and reception…. even if it was a year later!" (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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