Community Corner
Brush Fires + Dancing With The Docs + Earth Day
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Morning, Marietta! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on around town today.
First, today's weather:
Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 82 Low: 50.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Five brush fires broke out along the Belpre Industrial Parkersburg Railroad yesterday. Witnesses say they saw the train throwing off sparks, this is in dispute. No injuries have been reported and there will be an investigation. (WTAP)
- Local doctors danced for charity this weekend in Dancing with the Docs. (WTAP)
- Community Earth Day was celebrated in downtown Marietta. (WTAP)
- The Ohio State Fire Marshal says closing the door before bed can slow the spread and damage if a fire breaks out. (Facebook)
Today in Marietta:
- National Hug A Plumber Day (9:00 PM)
From my notebook:
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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.
