🌱 Marietta Receives $9.7M In ARP Funds + O'Neill Center Donation

Morning, Marietta! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, December 28 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; mild. High: 50 Low: 47.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Marietta today:

1. Marietta continued to face COVID-19 during 2021, but that didn't prevent it from looking to the future. The city was granted $9.7 million in federal rescue plan money, funds it plans to use toward infrastructure improvements. These improvements include upgrading the Marietta-Belpre Health Department, building a new parking garage, and a new complex to be located downtown. Marietta is receiving its ARP money in two allocations: one for 2021 and the other for 2022. (WTAP-TV)
2. The O'Neill Center received a $9,300 donation from PMC Spirit of Giving earlier this month. The funds will help the senior center continue to provide transportation and adult day services. (Marietta Times)
3. Looking for a new career in the Marietta area? Check out this week's latest local job listings. (Marietta Patch)

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Today in Marietta:

• Holiday Pop-Up Classes - Rockstar Wellness LLC (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Still need your flu vaccination? Stop in at 304 Putnam St. in Marietta on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Facebook)
• All Washington County Public Library locations will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, and remain closed for New Year's Day. (Facebook)
• Belpre officials are investigating an incident of vandalism Friday morning at the Belpre Historical Society's Farmers Castle Museum. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.