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MCF Imagination Library + FD Boat Rescue + Ohio Elections Requests
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Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Marietta Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on in town.
First, today's weather:
Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 78 Low: 55.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- The Marietta Community Foundation sees increased interest and registration for Imagination Library (WTAP)
- The Marietta Fire Department "rescued" an abandoned boat from the river at Indian Acres Park. (Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
- Ohio elections officials are being inundated with requests for records pertaining to the 2020 election. (Statenews)
- With COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, Belpre City Schools is getting ready for a big schoolyear. (WTAP)
- Relay for Life will kick off this weekend on Saturday in Belpre. (WTAP)
Today in Marietta:
- Howlin' Blues Party featuring Deuce 'n a Quarter (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "August 10, 2022 OPEN AGAIN! "What a day! The historic Beverly Lock is now open for boaters on the Muskingum River! "This reopening will mean so much for the boating community that has not been able to use this part of the popular wat..." (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
- Marietta Firefighters Local 442: "Marine 1 got a little rescue mission today" (Marietta Firefighters Local 442 via Facebook)
- Marietta College: "The August issue of Marietta Magazine is live! This issue covers the amazing season that the 'Etta Express had, as well as what has been happening on campus over the summer. https://marietta-magazine.shorthandstories.com/august2022/index..." (Marietta College via Facebook)
- Marietta Ohio: "The Marietta Fire Department's Marine 1 "rescued" an abandoned boat this afternoon at the Indian Acres boat ramp. #MyMarietta #MuskingumRiver" (Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
- Visit Marietta Ohio: "Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival kicks off TONIGHT! They have so many outdoor activities planned for all ages. Check out their Facebook and website (https://www.rtafest.com/) to see which events you will be participating in! Don't forget..." (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
- Marietta Main Street: "August Second Sunday is almost here! Join us downtown this Sunday for lunch and shopping while taking in the beauty of Downtown Marietta." (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "Get your British fix this month with Hoopla Bonus Borrows! - https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/16429" (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
- Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "Volunteers are still needed for the Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival! This fest, founded by the great people at @Marietta Adventure Company, officially kicks off later tonight and lasts all weekend long! There are so many awesome events ..." (Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
That's it 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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