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Marietta In Nat Geo + New MC Softball Player + Ohio Cash Businesses
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Hey, everybody! It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.
First, today's weather:
A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 80 Low: 69.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Nat Geo says Marietta is a top 100 adventure town! (National Geographic)
- Marietta College is welcoming a Montana gal named Katy Story to their softball team. (Marietta College via Facebook)
- Republican State Senator Bill Blessing wants a law that would require Ohio businesses to accept cash payments. (Statenews)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta Main Street: "Who's excited for the Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival. Make sure you snag one of the few remaining VIP tickets for the beer fest." (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Today, July 16th, 2022, the new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number launches! 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline! You can call or text 988, and t..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
- Washington County Health Department: "If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. There is Hope. Just call or text 988. Learn more visit 988lifeline.org." (Washington County Health Department via Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "Did you put off any important screenings during COVID? Put your health on track and schedule your appointments now by calling our referral line - (740) 568-5241. #PatientSafety #PatientsFirst #ExpectMore" (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "Born on 07/16/1872, #RoaldAmundsen was a Norwegian adventurer considered one of the greatest figures in the history of polar exploration. He was a man of many firsts — the first to transit the Northwest Passage, reach the South Po..." (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— 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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