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DORA Lawsuit + Athens Rape Conviction + MWL Donations
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Happy Saturday, people of Marietta! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's what's happening today in Marietta.
First, what the next three days of weather look like:
- Saturday: Partly cloudy. High: 89, Low: 68.
- Sunday: Scattered thunderstorms. High: 88, Low, 68.
- Monday: Partly cloudy. High: 89, Low: 63.
Marietta historical tidbit of the day:
Rufus Putnam, the founder of Marietta and Superintendent of the Ohio Company was a six-foot-tall, stout man. He had a prominent nose, and a disfigured right eye, which looked out. He didn't have much in the way of formal education and wasn't very good at writing or spelling. However he was practically filled to the brim with practical knowledge and skills. He served in the French and Indian war, he would eventually design fortifications for the Patriot cause. He became a Colonel, and eventually a Brigadier General.
*City Into Town, Cayton and Riggs
Cheapest gas in town:
- BP on Pike Street, $3.06
- Speedway on Seventh 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
- The Loading Zone in Williamstown, $3.07
For a full list click here.
- The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.07
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Marietta responds legally to the DORA lawsuit. (Marietta Patch)
- An Athens man has been found guilty of rape. Grant Sims was convicted of two counts, and acquitted on two. He was taken into custody where he will be held until the sentencing. (WTAP)
- The Marietta Welfare League was able to donate nearly $100,000 towards youth, hunger, and the community. (Facebook)
- The Cleveland Indians have changed their name to the Cleveland Guardians. Reactions vary wildly. (Cleveland Patch)
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Today in Marietta
- Cemetery Tours: The Sickly Seasons 1822-1823 (10:00 AM)
- Animal Crossing in Real Life (11:00 AM)
- Gemini Syndrome (8:00 PM)
Marietta Patch Notebook
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "**NEUTERED** ... Barney is a handsome one-year old male Akita mix who was surrendered by his owner to the Marietta Po..." (Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "Earlier this week, we welcomed our newest member of the Memorial therapy dog program, Gidgit! Here she is spreading p..." (Facebook)
- Visit Marietta Ohio: "Have you thought about taking a getaway to historic and charming town? Swing by our website and request our Marietta ..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Main Street: "Did you know that Threadz Boutique is celebrating their 3 Year Anniversary this week? AND that Downtown Bargains is m..." (Facebook)
- Hidden Marietta Tour Co.: "Tomorrow night is our always popular Harmar Village Ghost Trek! If you're interested in hauntings and history, then j..." (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "U.S. Mail sign in the window of the vehicle Photo courtesy of Marietta College Special Collections" (Facebook)
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "**IN FOSTER CARE** ... Loki is a cute adult male Shih-Tzu who was brought to the HSOV on July 18, 2021 by a Good Sama..." (Facebook)
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "**SPAYED** ... Sadie is a lovely 12-year old female Husky/Norwegian Elkhound mix who was returned to our shelter on J..." (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "What's Up? The other day I posted this photo of the Marietta Chair Co. [Marietta, Ohio] depicting a "frame industrial..." (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "Marietta Field, home of Pioneer Soccer and Women's Lacrosse, underwent significant renovations in 2018. We widened th..." (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Notice the number of children captured in this Marietta Chair Co employee photo. "The federal child labor provisions,..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "It may be cloudy out, but our smiles are bright! ☀ We're rocking Casual Friday with our new tee's from @witnwhimzy. V..." (Facebook)
- Hidden Marietta Tour Co.: "You want books? We've got plenty Stop in & see us today from 6-10pm at our curiosity shop located in the Anchorage..." (Facebook)
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "Current-Jail-Listing-15 https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/2021/07/23/wcso-current-jail-inmate-list-41/" (Facebook)
- Hidden Marietta Tour Co.: "It's going to be a gorgeous weekend for Ghost Trek! Join us TONIGHT at 8 pm, on the Harmar side of the train br..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Noon Lions: "Today, we had the honor to learn about Marietta Welfare League and their great service to the community! Did you know..." (Facebook)
- Hidden Marietta Tour Co.: "Look what else is back in stock!!! We have been waiting MONTHS for these! Only 4 available, hurry into our shop this ..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "COVID Case update for today." (Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "Looking for a new way to discuss books? Check out the Hoopla Book Club! - http://theclub.hoopladigital.com/" (Facebook)
Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you around! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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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