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Freedom Ride + COVID Numbers + Free Sports Physicals
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Happy Sunday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's going on in Marietta today.
First, what the next three days of weather look like:
- Sunday: Scattered thunderstorms. High of 89, low of 70.
- Monday: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers throughout the day. High of 89, low of 70.
- Tuesday: Scattered thunderstorms. High of 88, low of 68.
Marietta historical tidbit of the day:
Rationing for World War II affected life in Marietta very much. Before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, women here began buying all the silk stockings they could. One person commented that they were acting like silk stockings were one of life's necessities. Sugar rationing affected local restaurants. Rationing of cloth forced skirts to get shorter, to save material. Gasoline rations forced fewer local deliveries. One editorial suggested that gas and rubber shortages would help revive small cities like Marietta because it would be harder to get to larger cities.
*City Into Town, Cayton and Riggs
Cheapest gas in town:
- Go Mart on Pike Street, $3.09
- Speedway on Second Street, $3.09
- Marathon on Gilman Avenue, $3.09
- Marathon on State Route 7, $3.09
- The Loading Zone in Williamstown, $3.09
For a full list click here.
- The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.01
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- Bikers rode in the annual Freedom Ride to help veterans and their families. The funds raised will go towards a gold star park. (WTAP)
- Washington County released its latest COVID-19 numbers. The number of new infections remains very low while the vaccination rate holds steady at about 40%. (Patch Marietta)
- Memorial Health Systems is offering free sports physicals to students from Fort Frye, Marietta, Warren, and Waterford High Schools. (Facebook)
- Sports betting hasn't passed in the Ohio legislature yet. However, a number of lawmakers are eager to get to work on that after the summer break. (Statehouse News Bureau)
- The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is making a push to get these pets adopted. Check them out if you need a furry pet, because they need you. (Facebook)
Today in Marietta
Upcoming events in Marietta:
- The Castle's archaeology camp is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, July 12, Tuesday, July 13, and Wednesday, July 14. (Details here)
- Squirt gun painting at the Washington County Public Library on Tuesday, July 13. (1:00 PM)
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Marietta Patch Notebook
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "FAREWELL .......honored to be a part of Brittany's farewell to the MOV through her promises. "...I promise t..." (Facebook)
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Luke is an adorable 5-year old male Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua mix who was surrendered by his owner on July 9, 2021..." (Facebook)
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Molly is a beautiful 1-1/2 year old female Shepherd/Pit Bull Terrier mix who was surrendered by her tearful owner on ..." (Facebook)
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Jazzy is a beautiful 2-year old female Weimaraner who was brought to the HSOV on July 9, 2021 by a Good Samaritan who..." (Facebook)
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Bruno is handsome 2-year old male Weimaraner who was brought to the HSOV on July 9, 2021 by a Good Samaritan who foun..." (Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "Our Sports Med program is offering FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS for 9th -12th grade students of Fort Frye, Marietta, Warren,..." (Facebook)
- Visit Marietta Ohio: "Looking for some weekend plans? How about a visit to the Henry Fearing House Museum located in Harmar Village. Tour t..." (Facebook)
- Hidden Marietta Tour Co.: "Beverly, 1913 Flood, from top of the Beverly Bank Building, from Francis Sampson's album, C. M. Martin photo Courtesy..." (Facebook)
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— 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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