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Deadly Crash + Trump Rally + Dancing With The Docs

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Good morning, people of Marietta! Christopher Schmitt here with a brand-new issue of the Marietta Daily.

First, today's weather:

Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Route 60. A McConnelsville driver reportedly ran over and killed a pedestrian, also from McConnelsville. (WTAP)
  2. Former President Donald J. Trump will be making an appearance in Ohio today. He will be holding a rally in Delaware County, just north of Columbus. The rally is set for 7 tonight and he'll be supporting J.D. Vance for Senate. (Columbus Dispatch)
  3. 5th season of Dancing with the Docs hits the stage April 23rd at People's Bank Theater (WTAP)
  4. The Belpre BOE adjusted the 2023 graduation date. They moved it back a week due to the reported request of a community member. (Marietta Times)

Today in Marietta:

From my notebook:

  • Marietta College: "Congratulations to the summer recipients of the Ronald '72 and Simin Shelton Rinard International Travel Grants: Megan McGriff (Ireland), Elizabeth Stern (England), Casey Roeder (Spain), Cole Longcor (Germany), Arabella Parsons (South Ko..." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 13 Apr 2022 Deputy Kehl responded to the 4000 block of County Road 9 in Newport Township. A citizen had located a bicycle and a bag in the area, by the creek. A photo of the bicycle is not provided, please identify by make/model, colo..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Our student-athletes at Marietta High School may leave all of their aggression on the field, but not their empathy. Check out the needed items here: https://www.mariettacityschool... See you Monday at 5 p.m. ..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta Noon Lions: "Today we had a busy day! We had a wonderful program from the Start Westward Memorial Society. We also had a media day for print, TV and radio at the Putnam Street Bridge to show off Bridge of Heroes. #WeServe" (Facebook)
  • Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Thank you to WTAP Television for highlighting to incredible opportunities for our community to engage with the arts in our district! Get your FREE tickets to Saturday's 7 p.m. U.S. Navy Sea Chanters concert here: https://mariettacityscho..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "Marietta College's Department of Music is conducting its annual Spring Choral Concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 29th, at the First Congregational Church (318 Front St.). The final choir concert of the school year is titled "Who We Are...." (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "Women's Golf tied for 8th after first round of OAC Championship #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "We are so thrilled to have Dianna! She's a huge asset to the team and community. Come down and see her for your health needs! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #health #clinic #community" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— 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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