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Cat Killer Plea + Mask Taser Trial + Memorial Health Systems Hack

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Hey, Marietta! Let's get this Thursday, August 19 started. These are the most important things going on today in Marietta.

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

  • Thursday: Possible light rain overnight. High of 83, Low of 68.
  • Friday: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 85, Low of 67.
  • Saturday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 89, Low of 64.

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 $2.99

Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. An international animal protection organization is focusing in on a local animal abuse case. They say they're disgusted a man accused of torturing and killing a cat in Marietta will likely be able to plea out with a misdemeanor. (Marietta Patch)
  2. The trial of a Marietta woman who was tased at a middle school football game has been delayed. This story went viral because the whole ordeal started because she refused to wear a mask. The trial of Alecia Kitts is now set for September 28. (WTAP)
  3. Memorial Health System has finally released more information about the cyber attack. CEO Scott Cantley's explanation was extremely scarce on the details, but he did say they reached a negotiated solution to get IT systems up again. (MHSystem)
  4. WCSO Warrant of the Week is Tyler Edward Goodwin. Goodwin was arrested initially for drug possession. He's now wanted for receiving stolen property and a probation violation. Anyone who spots him should call 911. (WCSO)
  5. Marietta College was ranked to win fourth in the OAC football preseason poll. (Marietta College)

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Today in Marietta

  • Steve Hussey Band performs for Artsbridge Summer Music in the Park (7:00 PM)
  • Music in the Park (7:00 PM)
  • Third Thursday Talk: Bertlyn Bosley – A 20th Century Pioneer By Terri Marlow (7:00 PM)

Marietta Patch Notebook

  • Visit Marietta Ohio: "Amazing photo of the Queen of the Mississippi by Bruce Wunderlich! Don't forget she will be back in town this Saturday arriving at 9:30 a.m." (Facebook)
  • Memorial Health System: "Memorial Health System's leadership has released a new statement regarding the recent cyber attack. Visit mhsystem.org/cyberattack to read the full details. "As we conduct our IT remediation work, our security experts have been monitorin..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "The Class of 2025 is off and running following move-in, Matriculation and a ride on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler — and that was just the first day!" (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "Pioneers picked fourth in OAC Preseason Football Poll #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3football #d3fb" (Facebook)'
  • Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "August 18 - September 6 - Impaired Driving National Enforcement Washington County, Ohio — Many Americans look to the Labor Day holiday weekend as the unofficial end of summertime. No matter how you plan to celebrate the end of the season..." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, August 19th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Joint Statement from HHS Public Health and Medical Experts on COVID-19 Booster Shots For the full report, please review the document at the link provided. https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/08/18/joint-statement-hhs-public-health-and" (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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