🌱 Homeless Shelter Locations + Marietta Pets Available To Adopt

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Marietta Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy; a p.m. shower or two. High: 54 Low: 37.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The City of Marietta is struggling to find solutions for homeless community members. At Monday night’s city council meeting, a resolution was passed to make the shelters at the armory safer. Now residents want to move the homeless centers to a new location. City officials have been internally debating what to do. (WTAP-TV)
2. If you're looking for a pet in the Marietta area, the Humane Society Of The Ohio Valley has over 30 cats and dogs available for adoption. Visit Marietta Patch's page to see full details on all these pets, including name, age, weight, breed, and more. (Marietta Patch)
3. Marietta's Memorial Health Foundation named its board of trustees in an announcement on Thursday. The board appointed two new members, Rocky Peck and Susan Strauss, as well. The board consists of 15 members and is led by Jarrett Stull, their executive director. (Subscription: Marietta Times)

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Today in Marietta:

• Bring a Friend To Class At Rockstar Wellness (All Day)
• Introduction To Watercolor At BB2C Makerspace (10:00 AM)
• Oyo At Adelphia Music Hall (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Today is the rescheduled FIRST FRIDAY at Main Street Marietta! There are so many reasons to love our little town, so head downtown tonight and spread the love by shopping and dining local! (Facebook)
• Only 4 days until Valentine's Day! Now is the perfect time to make those plans to send your special someone a bouquet they will be sure to love! Don't know where to shop? Check out Two Peas in a Pod Florist - they're guaranteed to be beautiful! (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.