Community Corner
Etta Express Wins BIG + All Out Clean Out + Bridge Of Heroes
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Good morning, Marietta! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.I'll get right to it.
First, today's weather:
Patchy morning fog; warmer. High: 84 Low: 60.
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- Marietta College's Etta Express won their first Super Regional game on Saturday. They beat Oswego State 13-2. They play two games today, if they win one they advance to the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship in June. (Marietta College)
- Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher is asking folks to take advantage of the All Out Clean Out program. Folks can dump unwanted non-hazardous household items on the city's dime these next couple of weekends. (Facebook)
- The Marietta Noon Lions have been hard at work decorating a local bridge with some Americana. The Bridge of Heroes will be dedicated on Monday. (Facebook)
- The Washington County Health Department will be closed on Memorial Day. (Facebook)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Sat., May 28, 2022 BRIDGE OF HEROES via the Marietta Noon Lions. "Our club has been working on a passion project, which is now on display. Individual sponsorships are...available by contacting": mariettanoonlions@gmail.com 740-891-6067" (Facebook)
- Marietta Main Street: "Thank you to the Marietta Noon Lions for this amazing tribute to our servicemen and women." (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "It was awesome to have three of the Etta Express's former major leaguers in the park today for the Super Regional win over Oswego State. Duane Theiss (Braves), Jim Tracy (Cubs) and Kent Tekulve (Pirates). #LongBlueLine #EttaExpress #PioN..." (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "Valentine responds on mound as Marietta wins first Super Regional game #EttaExpress #PioNation #d3baseball #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
- The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "We want you...to be a part of our museum! Experience the history of our beautifully preserved, 1855 Gothic-Revival house by touring our site. Learn about fascinating stories from the local history of one of the oldest regions in the Nort..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Holiday weekends are the perfect time for some grilling! There is nothing like a nice burger or steak right off the grill! Here are some helpful tips for safe grilling! Check out the websites below for more tips and information! #mymbhd ..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest river weekends for the area! We can get excited and forget some of the most important rules when boating! Here is a little reminder! Check out the links below for more on Ohio, WV boating laws, ..." (Facebook)
Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.
— 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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