Cold Case + Ohio License Plate Flub + Ethan Vessels BOE Statement

Good morning, Marietta! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, the next three days of weather:

• Friday: Possible light rain in the morning and overnight. High of 58, Low of 47.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun. High of 59, Low of 40.
• Sunday: Cloudy with periods of rain in the afternoon. High of 60, Low of 51.

Cheapest gas in town:

• Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.24
• 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 $3.22

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for clues to try and help them close the cold case 1995 murder of Kim Fulton and her toddler. An arrest has been made, but deputies say that more evidence would be very helpful. (WTAP)
2. Ohio's newlicense plate was just unveiled, one problem, the Wright Brothers' plane is flying backwards. This error is to be fixed on future plates, existing plates are to be scrapped. (Statehouse News Bureau)
3. Marietta City Schools Board of Education candidate Ethan Vessels has released a public statement about why he wants a seat on the board. (Marietta Patch)
4. ODOT has released their weekly construction update. (Marietta Patch)
5. National Drug Takeback Day is on Saturday. Anyone looking to safely dispose of drugs in Washington County can drop them off at the Belpre Senior Center, the Frontier Insurance parking lot in Newport, Frontier High School, and on Second and Putnam Street in Marietta. (WTAP)

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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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