Community Corner
Fourth Of July Parade + Camp Hervida Turns 100 + Ohio Power Outages
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Hey, neighbors. It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in the community today.I'll get right to it.
First, today's weather:
A heavy t-storm or two; humid. High: 90 Low: 72.
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Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- Marietta held its annual Fourth of July parade (WTAP)
- Camp Hervida is celebrating 100 years and reuniting with former campers (Marietta Times)
- Ohio utility regulators are planning on taking a closer look at forced power outages for about 250,000 customers last month. (Statenews)
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From my notebook:
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "The Washington County Sheriff's Office is urging motorists to remember these simple driving tips for your Independence Day weekend: Watch your speed; Do not follow the car in front too closely; Do not drink and drive; Do not text and dri..." (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "From the Memorial family to yours, wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day! #4thofjuly #independenceday #celebrate #america #redwhiteblue" (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
- Marietta College: "Happy Independence Day, Pioneers! " (Marietta College via Facebook)
Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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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