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Deadly Crash + Underage Arrest + Critical Race Theory
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Happy Monday, Marietta! Here's what's going on today.
First, what the next three days of weather look like:
- Monday: Partly cloudy. High of 89, Low of 63.
- Tuesday: A clear, sunny day. High of 91, Low of 64.
- Wednesday: Another beautiful day. High of 91, Low of 67.
Marietta historical tidbit of the day:
Marietta had originally been named Adelphi (meaning "brethren"). The Ohio Company of Associates changed the name on July 2, 1788, to honor Queen Marie Antoinette of France.
*City Into Town, Cayton and Riggs
Cheapest gas in town:
- The Loading Zone in Williamstown, $3.05
- Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.05
- BP on Pike Street, $3.06
- Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $3.06
- Speedway on Second Street, $3.06
- Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.06
- GetGo on Pike Street, $3.06
- For a full list click here.
- The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.04
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- A deadly, multi-vehicle crash is under investigation in Meigs County. Troopers say one man was killed after a head-on collision on State Route 7 last night. The cause of the crash remains unknown. (WSAZ)
- An Ohio man is accused of having sexual relations with an underage girl. Marietta Police pulled over 56-year-old James Sabolick of Lower Salem on Saturday and found a 17-year-old girl hiding in the back seat. The case was referred to the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force. (WTAP)
- The Marietta City School Board meets tonight. A number of concerned citizens spoke out against Critical Race Theory. This week, we take a closer look at this issue. (Marietta Patch)
- Congressman Johnson's Weekly Update (Marietta Patch)
- COVID-19 Update For Washington County (Marietta Patch)
Today in Marietta
- Marietta City Schools Board of Education Meeting (6:00 PM)
- Summer Archaeology Field School (6:00 PM)
Upcoming Marietta events
- Summer Archaeology Field School, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week (6:00 PM)
- Artsbridge will be hosting a beach party on Wednesday at Parkersburg's Bicentennial Park. The event runs from 11 AM to 1 PM.
- Music in the Park again will be held Thursday at Muskingum Park. The show starts at 7 PM.
- Free sports physicals will be available to area students on Friday. Memorial Health Services will be conducting the physicals. They run from 1 PM to 4 PM and reservations are required, click here for details.
- Buckcherry will be playing a sold-out show at the Adelphia on Saturday. The show starts at 6 PM.
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Marietta Patch Notebook
- Marietta Main Street: "We're gearing up for another week at Main Street! Here's a few highlights of what's to come: We're finalizing detai..." (Facebook)
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.
— 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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