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Diesel Spill + Unconstitutional Maps + Day Of Prayer

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Up and at 'em, Marietta! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Marietta.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with rain and drizzle. High: 58 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. The road is clear after a diesel fuel spill on State Route 7. The spill occurred in Belpre Friday afternoon. (WTAP)
  2. The Ohio Redistricting Commission has failed to submit new legislative maps and resubmitted maps that have already been deemed unconstitutional. (Statehouse News Bureau)
  3. Many in Marietta recognized the National Day of Prayer. (Marietta Times)

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Events:

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll be in your inbox 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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