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Hydrant Flushing + New Conceal Carry Laws + Putnam Chocolate Closing
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Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. Without further ado...
First, today's weather:
Humid with a shower. High: 87 Low: 72.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Marietta will begin flushing fire hydrants tomorrow. Check the map to see if your area will be affected. (Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
- Starting today Ohio becomes a constitutional carry state. Now all legal gun owners will be able to legally carry a concealed handgun without a license. (WCSO)
- Downtown Marietta's Putnam Chocolate is closing down after close to 30 years. (Marietta Times)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Memorial Health System: "Our Wound Care Center is proud to be a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services. With a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92%, we're sure you'll be back..." (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
- Marietta College Softball: "Just under a month out! Don't miss your chance to sign up and spend a couple days with the Marietta Softball coaches and players." (Marietta College Softball via Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "We are in Belpre Wednesday, June 15th, in the morning! 8:30am to 11:30am! Walk-ins are welcome for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations. If you are wanting other immunizations please call ahead. 740-373-0611! Location: 715 Park Drive Belpre, OH..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Devola: "My wonderful 10 year old grandson is looking for a young kitten, either black, tortoise shell or calico, that is ready for adoption now. - He will be leaving to return home in Tennessee Monday morning. If you know of a kitten that is bet..." (Nextdoor)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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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