COVID At WSCC + Vax Mandate Ban Bill + MC Track Stars Awarded

Good morning, Marietta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, the next three days of weather:

• Tuesday: A shower or two; not as warm. High of 75, Low of 66.
• Wednesday: Not as warm with downpours. High of 71, Low of 54.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 68, Low of 52.

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Cheapest gas in town:

• Speedway on Seventh Street, $2.98
• Speedway on 2nd Street, $2.99
• Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $2.99
• GetGo on Pike Street, $2.99
• Go Mart on Pike St, $2.99

For a full list click here.

The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.08

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. COVID-19 dominates the Washington State Community College Board of Trustees meeting. (Marietta Patch)
2. An Ohio Republican Representative is trying to get a bill passed that would ban many vaccine mandates in the state. However, some think the bill doesn't go far enough and is being called a watered-down version of another bill they had considered. (Statehouse News Bureau)
3. A couple of Marietta College track stars are getting some big ups. Former All-American Laura Pullins was given the 2021 Cleland-Lazorik Award this weekend for her achievements in athletics. All-American Senior Alex Dimon picked up the 2021 Way-Weigelt Award for his leadership, character, scholarship, and sportsmanship.
4. So far close to 1000 Afghan refugees have been shipped to Ohio. They are mostly heading to cities like Cincinnati, Akron, and Toledo, but where they go is being decided by the federal government. (Statehouse News Bureau)
5. September 19-25 is child passenger safety week. The Washington County Sheriff's Office says they're working with the NHTSA to encourage parents and caregivers to make sure their children are properly secured in their vehicles. (WCSO)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Memorial Health System: "Today's numbers are as follows: • 72 COVID-19 Patients • 11 Vaccinated • 61 Unvaccinated • Age Range: 26 ‐ 89 • 14 ICU positives • 13 Unvaccinated • 12 on ventilators • 11 unvaccinated • Age Range of Ventilated Patients: 36 – 80 Learn mo..." (Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: "With the surge of patients in our ER, we have had to create temporary triage areas for the overflow of patients. This includes patients needing all types of emergency care. Help our frontline workers and get the shot to reduce your risk ..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "It's so exciting for us to see our downtown murals through the eyes of our community AND to see those photos shared across the U.S. This photo of a mural in our pop-up collaborative mural series installed last September was featured..." (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Sprague tabbed OAC Football Special Teams Player of the Week #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3football #d3fb" (Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 15 Sept 2021 deputies began an investigation into a missing child in the Marietta Township area. The child was located and returned safely. On 17 Sept 2021 Deputy Huffer began an investigation into a stolen catalytic converter in Musk..." (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - Marietta, OH: "Call today for an appointment. One person per household will permitted for appointment. Masks will be required. See flyer for required documents." (Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, September 21st! An signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
• Marietta College Women's Soccer: " 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃 𝙍𝙀𝘾𝘼𝙋 - 9/18/2021 on Wednesday! Home vs. Washington & Jefferson @ 7pm

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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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