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Man Shot IDd + Trace Adkins Performing + Help ID Sedan
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Hi all. It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening locally.
First, today's weather:
A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 72 Low: 55.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Ohio authorities have identified the man fatally shot by a Washington County deputy as 19-year-old Devon Lee Taylor of Marietta. The case remains under investigation. (Parkersburg News)
- Trace Adkins is set to perform at the Peoples Bank Theatre. (Parkersburg News)
- Washington County deputies are asking for help identifying three men and or a light-colored sedan with damage to the side passenger door. This is in reference to property damage (WCSO)
- Ohio GOP lawmakers say they're looking to boost school safety after the school shooting in Texas. (Statenews)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta Firefighters Local 442: "Shout out to Local 442 personnel for yearly grave marker placement for our retired firefighters. Mr Seevers continuing the tradition and teaching the youngsters Memorial Day tradition." (Facebook)
- Visit Marietta Ohio: "Ohio River Sternwheel Festival has a new website; check it out! https://sternwheel.org" (Facebook)
- Washington County Health Department: "Additional Peanut Butter RECALLS: Coblentz Chocolate Company of Walnut Creek, Ohio is recalling certain Peanut Butter Products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationwid..." (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "This weekend, a chance to advance to the D-III World Series is on the line. Come out to the ballpark and cheer on the Pioneers! Get your tickets at https://pioneers.marietta.edu/sports/2020/10/12/online-ticketing.aspx" (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "Marietta and Oswego State set to faceoff in best of three Super Regional #EttaExpress #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3baseball" (Facebook)
- The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "We're here for house tours all weekend! Friday: 10 - 4 Saturday & Sunday: 1 - 4 Monday: 10 - 4 Tours begin on the hour, please call 740-373-4180 to schedule" (Facebook)
Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.
— 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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