Boil Advisory + ODOT Project + Ohio Deaths

Hi all. It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. Let's do this.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. A boil advisory has been issued for parts of Marietta. This would be part of Ohio and South Third Streets. Nearby areas have experienced water pressure loss. (WTAP)
2. A $35 million ODOT project kicks of today to try and reduce rockslides in Southeast Ohio. The project could effect traffic between Route 7 and 807 in the Newport area. (WTAP)
3. Deaths are rising among working-age Ohioans. Deaths among those between 15 and 64 years old are up 51% over the last 15 years. Some reasons include higher rates of cancer, heart disease, liver disease, respiratory disease, stroke, cerebrovascular diseases, and COVID-19. (Ohio News Journal)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• Washington County Health Department: "The Washington County Health Department supports our Nation in recognizing Juneteenth. We urge our Washington County neighbors to reflect on the significance of the end of slavery in our country. Health Departments in larger metropolitan..." (Washington County Health Department via Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Happy Juneteenth! On June 19, 1865 — 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation — Union General Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3, declaring that all those enslaved in Texas were free." (Marietta College via Facebook)
• Marietta Country Club: "Congratulations to Johnny Wharff and Mike Wharff on winning the Member Guest Golf Tournament!! #mariettacountryclub #mcc #memberguest" (Marietta Country Club via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Happy Father's Day! We hope you have a fun and safe day! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #FathersDay" (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: "Sign up to donate at our next Blood Drive in Belpre! Visit redcrossblood.org and enter: BCMMH or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for an appointment. #RedCross #ExpectMore #Community #LiveMemorialWell #Give" (Memorial Health System via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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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