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Cold Case Murder Bail + MC Football Players + Dem Governor Primary

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Happy Wednesday, Marietta! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, breezy and cool. High: 54 Low: 29.

Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. Bond has been reduced for the suspect in 1995 murders. Scott Hickman of Waterford is accused of murdering a woman and her toddler in the 90s. He was indicted in October. His bond was just lowered to $500,000 from $2 million. (Marietta Times)
  2. Marietta College is getting three football players from Ridgewood High School. The Coshocton Tribune jokes that Marietta College might soon be called 'Ridgewood South' (Coshocton Tribune)
  3. The former mayors of Dayton and Cincinnati are trying to become the next Democratic governor of Ohio. Nan Whaley and John Cranley are facing off in the May 3 primary for that coveted spot on the ticket. (Statehouse News Bureau)

Today in Marietta:

From my notebook:

  • Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Marietta's, Bird Watcher's Digest Is Back! "It's been quite a winter, quite a spring. Peaks and valleys, highs and lows. As I look back, I can honestly say that I have rarely had quite such a goose to my energy, focus, and happiness as b..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Marietta City Schools celebrates the return of the Fine Arts Festival Wednesday featuring more than 800 mixed media entries paired with live performances and opportunities for the public to purchase from creators, too. Join us at 5:30 p...." (Facebook)
  • The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Join us for Saturday's "Over Here" Living History Day! Terri Marlow… "I am interpreting Jessie Davis Lindsay, 44 year old, "widowed" daughter of Lucy and Theodore Davis and granddaughter of Edward W. NYE, son of original pioneers, Ichabo..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "Baseball and Softball schedule changes announced #PioNation #EttaExpress #BringForthAPioneer #d3baseball #d3softball" (Facebook)
  • Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "Learn more about the push for Broadband in Southeast Ohio! Click the link below to register for this FREE event at the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Office on May 3rd at 10AM.
  • Marietta College Women's Soccer: "Adding to the squad today… Happy to announce the newest addition to the MCWS 2022 recruiting class! #PioNation #MCWS" (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Blood Drive coming soon! Make sure to sign up. #mymbhd ##mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #health #redcross #blooddrive" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— 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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