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Kane Roush Homicide Arrest + BB2C Partnership + New Fire Chief

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Hello, people of Marietta! Christopher Schmitt here with your brand-new copy of theMarietta Daily.


First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 82 Low: 61.


Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. FacebookAnother individual has been identified in the 2021 Kane Roush homicide. (WTAP)
  2. Building Bridges to Careers receives a $15,000 check from Memorial Health System for ten-year partnership (WTAP)
  3. Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher swears in Forrest Schneider as the new assistant fire chief. (Facebook)
  4. New WASCO building opens up on Monday. (Facebook)
  5. The two US Senators from Ohio are taking a stance on abortion. (Statehouse News Bureau)

Today in Marietta:

  • National Road Military Antique Show (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Marietta College: "#2 Marietta advances to the OAC Tournament Championship game with a 3-2 win over #18 Baldwin Wallace #EttaExpress #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3baseball" (Facebook)
  • Marietta College Softball: "Happy Birthday to pitcher/outfielder Rachel Kazmirski! Have a great day" (Facebook)
  • Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "Don't mind me just soaking in some much needed Vitamin D!!! " (Facebook)
  • Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "What's better than one Donatos Pizza? FOUR mini pizzas!! We made our own tiny pizza buffet to end the work week." (Facebook)
  • Marietta High School Cross Country: "Join us this summer for Wednesday "fun" runs at Broughtons!" (Facebook)
  • Memorial Health System: "Celebrate Hospital Week with us and send a note of appreciation to the department or employee of your choice by going to mhsystem.org/SendASmile #SendASmile #GoodVibes #Community #LiveLoveMOV #HealthcareHeroes #Thankful #Support #LiveMem..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Women's Mental Health can affect their psychical health more than they think. It is very important to take care of yourself mentally, too! Here are some tips and tricks to bettering your Mental Health! Along with some links for more info..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "With warm weather and outdoor activities come outdoor hazards! All three of these plants are among the most common poisonous plants in our area! Check out the links below for more on prevention, treatment, and general information! #mymbh..." (Facebook)
  • Josh Schlicher, Mayor of Marietta Ohio: "Congratulations to Assistant Fire Chief Schneider on your promotion today." (Facebook)
  • The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Unfortunately our tour guide is under the weather, so our May 14 Harmar Cemetery Tour is being rescheduled for May 21. We apologize for any inconvenience. https://www.facebook.com/events/1678093719211874" (Facebook)

That's it 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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