Chief Hupp Retires + NW Territory 234 Years + Legal Pot Proposed

Happy Friday, people of Marietta! These are the most important things happening in Marietta today.

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

• Friday: Partly cloudy. High of 88, low of 68.
• Saturday: Scattered thunderstorms. High of 80, low of 66.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High of 81, low of 63.

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Marietta historical tidbit of the day:
During World War II there was a Civilian Conservation Corps camp on the outskirts of town, near Reno. This camp was among one of the first organizations like it in the nation, it was set up for conscientious objectors. So young men and women whose beliefs forbade military combat worked at the camp instead. There was an incident where a couple of Jehovah's Witnesses were passing out anti-war literature and got into a scuffle with a soldier and another man. The Jehovah's Witnesses were transferred to a camp in California after that.
*City Into Town, Cayton and Riggs

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Cheapest gas in town:

• The Loading Zone in Williamstown, $3.07
• Go Mart on Pike Street, $3.09
• Speedway on Second Street, $3.09
• Marathon on Gilman Avenue, $3.09
• Marathon on State Route 7, $3.09

For a full list click here.

The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.10

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Today is Marietta Police Chief Rodney Hupp's last day. He was given a standing ovation at last night's Marietta City Council meeting. (Patch Marietta)
2. This week marked the 234th anniversary of the signing of the Northwest Ordinance. Former Governor Nancy Hollister and Dr. John Fleming spoke about the historical significance. (Patch Marietta)
3. A couple of Ohio Democrats are sponsoring a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana in the state. If passed, folks with prior marijuana convictions would have those records sealed and be able to participate in the recreational marijuana industry. (Statehouse News)
4. Washington County Commissioner James Booth was honored by the Veterans Service Commission for his service to local veterans. (Patch Marietta)
5. Here are the latest arrests from Washington County. (Patch Marietta)

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Today in Marietta

• Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM (3:00 PM)
• Science with Author Diana Perry (1:00 PM)
• 80s vs 90s. DJ Mixar vs DJ Correct (7:00 PM)
• Historic Harmar Ghost Trek (8:00 PM)
• Anchorage Flashlight Tour (10:00 PM)

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Upcoming events in Marietta:

• There will be an 80s vs 90s DJ battle at the Adelphia on Friday at 7 p.m. (Details here)
• The Washington County Home will be holding a carnival event on Saturday at 11 a.m. (Details here)
• There will be a Christmas in July parade on Saturday at 5 p.m. (Details here)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Marietta College: "Dr. George Whitmore "Whit" Hancock Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Marietta after a lengthy illness. ..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "We had a wonderful time showing off downtown Marietta today to Sir Yacht! The rumors are true - he is just as kind as..." (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "When they walked across the stage during the 2021 Commencement Ceremony in May, Hannah Miller '21, Lauren Eakle '21 a..." (Facebook)
• Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "**BONDED PAIR** ... Ellie Mae & Bella are an adorable pair of Chihuahua/Dachshund mixes (Chiweenies) who were brought..." (Facebook)
• Mid-Ohio Valley Employment: "HEY YOU....STOP SCROLLING... WE NEED YOU. We have a full time Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00 permanent position that s..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Fair: "The 2021 Fair Parade is a go! To participate in the parade, please fill out and return the below form and monies to t..." (Facebook)
• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "c 1930 Mile Run Area Washington Co., Ohio Is this the Christian Union Church? Since posting a similar photo yesterday..." (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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