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Democrats Sue DeWine + Mothers Day Dinner + Tiger Moms Recognized

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.

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Get on up, Marietta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. Here are the most important things happening around Marietta today.


First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 49.


Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. Ohio Democrats are suing Ohio Governor Mike DeWine over public records pertaining to the FirstEnergy nuclear bailout. (Statehouse News Bureau)
  2. Fearing Township Volunteer Fire Department hosts annual Mother's Day Dinner (WTAP)
  3. Marietta City Schools are recognizing mothers on Mother's Day. (Facebook)
  4. Marietta Prospective Homeowners: Look Through 2 New Properties On The Market (Marietta Patch)

Today in Marietta:


From my notebook:

  • Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Happy Mother's Day to all of the great pet moms! <3" (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "What's next for our Pioneers?" (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "Thanks, moms, for making all of this possible! Happy Mother's Day! " (Facebook)
  • Memorial Health System: "We send our sincerest gratitude to each and every employee for their dedication and compassion. Your expertise, exceptional care, and extraordinary compassion is what keeps our patients AND each other strong! During Hospital Week, send a..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "We have the honor of partnering with our community to teach these young Tigers because of the many mothers who we celebrate today. Thank you for continuing to invest in each child's success at Marietta City Schools. #mcsoh #DistrictOfCho..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta Marlins: "Wishing all Mothers a Happy Mother's Day! enjoy your day! #fishfamy #wearemarlins" (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "We are kicking off Nurses Week strong! Our first nurse in the spot light is Julie! We are very lucky to have her as a part of the MBHD crew! Thanks for all you do! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #NursesWeek #nursestrong #PHNurse" (Facebook)
  • Marietta Noon Lions: "Happy Mother's Day! We would love to honor your veterans locally through your sponsorship of one of our 150 American flags that will line the Putnam Street bridge, very soon! All orders must be in by Wednesday this week to ensure prin..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Happy Mother's Day from us at the MBHD! We hope you have a great and safe day! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #beplreoh #mothersday #love #momlife" (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for 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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