Community Corner
Kid Covid Shots + WC Deer Pickup + Marietta Leaf Pickup
Here's the latest edition of the Marietta Daily! This is your five-minute guide to all things going on in Marietta.
Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
First, the next three days of weather:
- Friday: Clear throughout the day, freeze warning. High of 52, Low of 26.
- Saturday: Clear throughout the day. High of 56, Low of 26.
- Sunday: Clear throughout the day. High of 58, Low of 28.
Cheapest gas in town:
- Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.23
- Go Mart on Pike Street, $3.23
- Speedway on 2nd Street, $3.23
- BP & Dutchess on Pike Street, $3.23
- Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $3.23
- Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.23
For a full list click here.
The average price of gas in Ohio is $3.29
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Kids in Marietta are now getting the Covid jab. Over 70 kids got injected as soon as the shot was available. Most of these were kids of parents who wanted their kids vaccinated asap. (WTAP)
- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking folks who want to be contacted for deer carcass pickup to call them. (Facebook)
- Leaf pickup is starting in Marietta next week, click here for details. (Facebook)
- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and his wife have tested negative for Covid after being exposed by staffers. (Statehouse News Bureau)
- Marietta Main Street is hosting an Art Local project. They're matching costs for downtown indoor and outdoor business art. (WMOA)
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Today in Marietta:
- Free Artsbridge Activity at Marietta November First Friday (9:00 AM)
- Artsbridge Free Activity for Nov. First Friday (5:00 PM)
- November First Friday: Thanks (For) Giving (5:00 PM)
Marietta Patch Notebook
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "If anyone is interested in being contacted for deer carcass pick-up, please message us at info@wcso84.us with your name, address and phone number. We are compliling a call list to be used in the event we have a deer hurt, etc. Thank you. " (Facebook)
- Marietta Ohio: "Leaf pickup will begin Monday, November 8 in the City of Marietta. City crews will start on Front Street and then will alternate directions from Second through Tenth. Please watch for signage a few days before crews arrive to your area. ..." (Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "This week our cardiology team completed their first three WATCHMAN procedures that will help patients with atrial fibrillation reduce the need for blood thinning medications! We are proud to be able to provide our community with lifesavi..." (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "PHOTO: Cleveland & Marietta Railroad Train [northbound] at the South Olive Depot, Caldwell, Ohio "The Marietta & Pittsburg Railroad was formed on September 29, 1868, with the goal of connecting Marietta and Dennison. The mainline was con..." (Facebook)
- Marietta College Men's Basketball: "Men's Basketball is preseason favorite to win OAC crown #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3hoops" (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "Women's Basketball fourth in OAC Preseason Poll #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
- Marietta Noon Lions: "We had a busy dinner and board meeting last night! We had a new member induction of two new members, Pat and Linda! We then packed 14 care packages for a deployed Air Force unit in Qatar. #WeServe" (Facebook)
- The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Learn about Marietta's Doughboys in the "Arlington Section" of Oak Grove Cemetery on Thursday, November 11. Hear the captivating story of a Native-American NFL player and coach turned insurance agent, a local barber who witnessed horrifi..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Main Street: "Only two weeks remain to sponsor a downtown lamppost for the holiday season and only 68 posts are available! Downtown lampposts will be beautifully-decorated with pre-lit garlands and wreaths, making them vibrant every day and every nigh..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "What a day! We are so excited that we were able to offer a Drive Thru FLU Shot Clinic on Saturday in Belpre! Stay tuned for photos from the clinic and information about upcoming clinics. #flu #MBHD #health #BELPRE #marietta #coldweather ..." (Facebook)
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— 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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