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MC Graduation + Eagle Scout Project + Arson Investigation
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Rise and shine, Marietta! Here's everything you need to know to get this Sunday started off right.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and nice. High: 68 Low: 44.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Marietta College goes back to having regular graduation. Yesterday they celebrated the school's 185th commencement, and things look like they've gone back to normal. (Marietta College)
- Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher congratulates the Eagle Scout for his project in Gold Star Park. (Facebook)
- Investigators are asking for help in a Gallia County arson case. Fire marshals say the fire took place in Patriot Ohio on April 23. A $5,000 reward is being offered. (Ohio.gov)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta College: "The Class of 2022 and their family and friends enjoying the annual Strawberries & Crème. #LongBlueLine #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "Congratulations Class of 2022!" (Facebook)
- Marietta College Softball: "Happy Graduation Day to these four! We're so proud of you, Anna, Ashton, Makayla, and Nat!" (Facebook)
- Josh Schlicher, Mayor of Marietta Ohio: "Wonderful ceremony this morning dedicating the new Battle Cross Memorial at Gold Star Park in Marietta. Congratulations to Eagle Scout William Yannitell for the vision and all of his efforts in raising funds and coordinating the work to ..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "HUGE Congratulations to these gals as they graduated today! Jordan was our former Planning and Promotion Coordinator, and graduated with her Bachelors in Business Management, with Minors in both Health Communication and Leadership! Ashto..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Noon Lions: "MNL supporting our Community and Youth!" (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "In addition to Mental Health Awareness month, today is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. Don't be scared to talk to your kids about their Mental Health! Below are some links to more information, tips, and resources on Chil..." (Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Devola: "It may be rainy outside, but there is plenty of sunshine within the walls of Putnam Congregational Church. - It is a great time to join us in person to worship, praise, and learn from God's Word on Mother's Day, this Sunday, May 8th at ..." (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Devola: "Yard Sale @ 822 Masonic Park Road TODAY from 9 AM - 3 PM. - KITCHEN ITEMS. HOLIDAY DECOR. LOTS OF WOMEN CLOTHING. MENS CLOTHING. JEWELRY AND PURSES. BEDDING AND CURTAINS. WHITE BOARD. DART BOARD. HOME DECOR AND SIGNS. SHOES. CHRISTMAS TR..." (Nextdoor)
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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning 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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