Hampton Leaving + Abortion Ban + MC Volleyball

Hey, Marietta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.
First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 82 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Will Hampton will be the new superintendent of Alexander Local Schools, outside of Athens, starting August 1. (WTAP)
2. The ACLU of Ohio is suing the city of Lebanon for an abortion ban. (Statehouse News Bureau)
3. Halee Williams signs with Marietta College for volleyball (WTAP)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. 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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