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Burglary Ring + BOE Forum + Election Day Upcoming

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Rise and shine, Marietta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, the next three days of weather:

  • Wednesday: Clear throughout the day. High of 71, Low of 42.
  • Thursday: Possible light rain in the evening. High of 69, Low of 50.
  • Friday: Possible light rain in the morning and overnight. High of 58, Low of 47.

Cheapest gas in town:

  • Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.25
  • Go Mart on Pike Street, $3.25
  • Speedway on 2nd Street, $3.25
  • BP & Dutchess on Pike Street, $3.25
  • Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $3.25
  • Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.25

For a full list click here.

The average price of gas in Ohio is $3.23

Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

  1. Washington County Sheriff's Office has arrested four people in an alleged burglary ring. There were catalytic converters and other items recovered after a short chase that ended in a crash. (WCSO)
  2. Marietta Board of Education candidates got to speak to the public in a forum hosted by the Marietta Chamber of Commerce. (WTAP)
  3. The November elections are just a few weeks out for Ohioans. (WTAP)
  4. Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to half staff in honor of Colin Powell. (News 5 Cleveland)
  5. Ohio's AG says that operations rescuing sex traffic victims often end with the victims being arrested. (WOUB)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

  • Memorial Health System: "The work we do is only as good as the team backing it. Thankfully, ours goes above and beyond every day! We would like to take a moment to thank each end every one of our employees. Your hard work in caring for our community does not go ..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "Bubenchik named OAC Women's Golfer of the Week #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
  • Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "Please join us for our Annual Legislative Forum, held this year via Zoom. We have invited all candidates up for election in Washington county to attend and share their message with you, their constituents! All candidates in contested rac..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta Main Street: "It's starting to feel more and more like fall this week and with the chill in the air comes discussions about holiday shopping and year-end plans to spend time with loved ones, colleagues and friends. We know folks are worried about orde..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "Listen as Amythyst Kiah, joins Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond. Kiah takes the stage at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 14th in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center as part of the 2021-22 Esbens..." (Facebook)
  • The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Looking for a scare this Halloween season? The Castle announces Ghost Tours! Three nights of creepy-fun at The Castle. Friday, Oct. 22 7 – 8:45pm; Saturday, Oct. 23 7 – 8:45pm; Friday, Oct. 29 7 – 8:45pm Learn about the history of The Ca..." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, October 20th! signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "COVID Case updates from 2pm today." (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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