George Floyd Reactions + Cop Funeral Set + Vax Mandate Ban Bill

Happy Tuesday, people of Marietta! Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, what the next three days of weather look like:

• Tuesday: Hot and humid with a chance of an AM thunderstorm. High of 89, Low of 71.
• Wednesday: Possible light rain overnight. High of 90, Low of 73.
• Thursday: Possible morning shower. High of 94, Low of 70.

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Marietta historical tidbit of the day:

Marietta has been home to a number of successful artists and musicians. Francis MacMillen was, by all accounts, an outstanding violinist. He was born in 1885 to Samuel and Ella McMillen. Samuel owned The Marietta Times until 1890 when he sold it to B.J. McKinney. MacMillen's parents took him overseas to help him pursue higher training. He returned to Marietta a number of times for professional performances. He died in 1973.

*City Into Town, Cayton and Riggs

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Cheapest gas in town:

• GetGo on Pike Street, $3.02
• Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $3.02
• Speedway on Second Street, $3.02
• Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.02
• Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.02
• BP on Pike Street, $3.02
• The Loading Zone in Williamstown, $3.04

For a full list click here.

The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.05

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Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

1. There are mixed reactions from local business owners about the George Floyd mural in downtown Marietta. (Marietta Patch)
2. The funeral plans for a fallen Nelsonville cop are set. Officer Scott Dawley's funeral will be held Wednesday morning. A massive procession is expected. (WTAP)
3. Some members of the Ohio House are coming back to Columbus early for hearings on HB248. This is a bill that would ban most entities from mandating vaccines (hospitals, schools, businesses, nursing homes). The bill's sponsor says this is about giving people the right to decide what goes in their bodies. (Statehouse News)
4. As always there's a lot going on in Marietta. The mayor says 40 people volunteered this weekend to help with the Washington Street playground. (Marietta Patch)
5. Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers for Washington County (Marietta Patch)

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Today in Marietta

• Board of Education - Special Session - Marietta City Schools IT HAS BEEN CANCELED
• The Washington County Board of Commissioners is having a special meeting about accepting an opioid settlement.

Upcoming events

• Back to School Backpack and Supplies Ministry on Wednesday (5:00 PM)
• Music in the Park Thursday (7:00 PM)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Marietta College: "Hey Class of 2025, a week until you're home. " (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "With players reporting for preseason camp tomorrow, let's take a look at the 2021 Pioneer Football Schedule. #PioNati..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "It's all coming together, see you tonight Marietta!!" (Facebook)
• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "When it came to researching the Marietta Chair Co., I reached out to a good number of resources associated with the t..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, August 10th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Key Messages • The Delta variant is more contagious than previous variants of the virus. • It takes less of the Delta..." (Facebook)
• Mid-Ohio Valley Employment: "Congrats to Jasmine Madison on winning Teen Miss Belpre 2021 Be like the queen of the Belpre Homecoming Festival &..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Health Department: "#NationalBreastfeedingMonth Mothers need a safe, clean and private area to breastfeed or pump. Having these environme..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you around. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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