🌱 Food Bank Donations + Sanitary Construction Starts

Get on up, Marietta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 52 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley is donating $45,000 to two different food banks to help eliminate hunger in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Hunger Solutions Mid-Ohio Valley is a partnership between Peoples Bank, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta College, and the law firm of Bricker & Eckler. The partnership works to raise awareness and help eliminate hunger across the area. On Thursday morning, the organization presented the Mountaineer Food Bank with a $20,000 check to help fight food insecurity in Wood and Tyler Counties. (WTAP)
2. The Marietta Wastewater Department is set to start construction on a sanitary sewer trap next Monday. The work will start on Dec. 13, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. at the intersection of East Spring Street and Holly Street in Marietta. Traffic is expected to change at this intersection during construction hours and signs will be posted to direct drivers. (WTAP)
3. A Marietta area pet adoption is being held this weekend, so if you're looking to add a fluffy ball of four-legged love and affection to your life, you should check out these Marietta area shelters for a pet up for adoption. (Marietta Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.