Etta Express Win + New Marietta Police Chief + MCS Supt Search

Hello all. It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town...

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and nice. High: 80 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. The Etta Express has won their first game of the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship. They shut out Catholic University 7-0 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Marietta College)
2. After doing well on the civil service test, Katherine Warden has been named the next Marietta Chief of Police. Her swearing-in is set for Monday, June 6. (WTAP)
3. The Marietta City School system is searching for a new superintendent. The school board is looking for community input. (WTAP)
4. Washington County is set to get more than $5 million due to Ohio passing House Bill 687. (Harmar Village Facebook)
5. The Ohio House passed a resolution to put the nation of Canada to a religious freedom watchlist. This is due to their repeated infringements on religious rights during the pandemic. (Statenews)

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Today in Marietta:

• Dragon boating begins for men and women (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Anticipated for Wash. Co. June 3, 2022 House Bill 687 was approved by the Ohio Legislature and is expected to be signed by Govenor DeWine. As a result Washington County is expected to receive $5.185 million for the following: ¯ Barker..." (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "We love that local photographers and residents enjoy using the beautiful grounds of The Castle as a backdrop for their photos! FYI: There is no charge for taking photos outside or even just walking around to enjoy the landscaping at any ..." (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "With summer vacation right around the corner, and kids wanting to spend every second outside, having a helmet that fits properly is crucial! You are in luck! MBHD can fit your kiddos! If your child is in need of a helmet or fitted for on..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• Washington County Health Department: "Washington County is a bike paradise with several trail networks. Marietta Unit U.S. Forest Service - Wayne National Forest is the area's most rugged and largest concentration of trails. The Wayne is home to 80 miles of trail on 64,000 a..." (Washington County Health Department via Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 31 May 2022 Deputy Tucker responded to Meadowbrook Drive, Waterford Township, due to a possible domestic situation. Athena Messer stated her husband, Aaron Madden, barricaded himself in a room. Contact was made with Madden, and he was..." (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Alzheimer's Awareness Month! Alzheimer's can start showing early or later in life. Here are some possible signs and symptoms of the beginning stages of Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's looks different for everyone, but if these are not normal be..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Space is limited and pre-registration required by June 17. https://mariettacastle.org/events/" (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
• Washington County Health Department: "Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month by visiting our great local markets! River City Farmers Market Saturdays 8 am until Noon Farmer's Market Beverly Waterford Second Friday 5 to 7pm Stacy Family Farm Hucks Farm Market Witt..." (Washington County Health Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll be back 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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