Child Rape Charges + Flash Flood Watch + Low Police Applicants

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Now, today's weather:

Heavy afternoon thunderstorms. High: 80 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. A Belpre man accused of raping a one-year-old child has been indicted on 15 counts. He remains behind bars in Washington County. (WTAP)
2. A flash flood watch is in place through Sunday night for southeast Ohio. (WCSO)
3. Marietta Police Dept. opening hiring pool, seeing low amohttps://www.wtap.com/2022/08/0...unt of applicants (WTAP)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• Marietta Main Street: "Thank you to Riverview Credit Union for sponsoring our August First Friday. There is so much to do Friday evening in downtown Marietta. We have the kids zone at the Armory, artists and vendors on Butler Street and specials and discounts ..." (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Only the second women's basketball player to be recognized as an All-American (honorable mention), Amisha Herd led the Pioneers to its first OAC championship in women's basketball after averaging 13.4 points and 4.5 assists a game. She f..." (Marietta College via Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Barlow Summer Music Series' Plan B concert has been moved to Tuesday, August 16 at 7 pm. - https://www.wcplib.info/calendar" (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
• Visit Marietta Ohio: "Hello August! There are many great events and live music happening this weekend to kick off the start of August. Be sure to check out our events page to get more details! https://mariettaohio.org/events/event-calendar/" (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "The Washington County Sheriff's Office kidprint ID team will be at the 90th Annual Belpre Homecoming Festival this weekend beginning Thursday 4 Aug 2022. The schedule will be posted when it is available. " (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Saturday, Aug 13, 2022 – 10am & 12pm Among this Mound Cemetery tour's stories are: the legendary Commodore whose actions in 1772 against the British helped bring on the American Revolution, the sinking of the local steamboat Mechanic on ..." (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: "Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a newly developed therapy that treats sport related injuries, soft tissue injuries, and much more! To learn more about PRP check out the full article written by Dr. Wisler Saint-Vil at mhsystem.org/s..." (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Car Seat class August 11th, at 10AM!! Call today to see if you qualify and reserve your spot! (740)-373-0611 Ext 2301. #mymbh #mariettaoh #belpreoh #carseat #class #community #health" (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— 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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