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MCS Mask Mandate +Child Endangerment Charges +Walmart Protesters

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Happy Monday, Marietta! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, what the next three days of weather look like:

  • Monday: Rain and humid throughout the day. High: 84, Low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Rain throughout the day. High: 76, Low: 67.
  • Wednesday: Rain until evening. High: 73, Low: 65.

Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. Marietta City Schools is implementing an indoor mask mandate. Superintendent Will Hampton says this will take effect on Tuesday. The numbers are mighty high for the rona in this district, he says when those numbers drop, talks can be had about changes. (WTAP)
  2. An Ohio couple is facing child endangerment charges in WV after they were pulled over. The Fayette County sheriff said a crash caused 3 kids and 2 adults to go to the hospital. The family was on their way to Florida, none of the kids were in proper restraints. One of the kids was ejected. Officials believe the adults took suboxone not prescribed to them. (WSAZ)
  3. Protesters in front of the Marietta Walmart voiced concern over a number of issues. (WTAP)
  4. Some are concerned over Ohio's redistricting plans. (WOUB)
  5. Tuesday will be Overdose Awareness Day in Washington County. (Marietta Patch)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

  • Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "August 28, 2021 Thomas Battle posted the following tonight: For our Wtap [sic] followers… Brittany Morgan and I were on air tonight at the same time for different stations for the first time. And we are not okay. We are still excited ..." (Facebook)
  • Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Sneak peek of the 2021 Ohio River Sternwheel Festival shirt. Who buys a shirt or other festival souvenir every year? Photo courtesy of Cindy Tornes Hall" (Facebook)
  • Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "We have many surrendered pets- some are well adjusted, some are scared in the shelter. Our staff and volunteers love making matches- come meet your match!" (Facebook)
  • Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "Special Weather Statement https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/2021/08/29/special-weather-statement-20/" (Facebook)
  • Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "**NEUTERED** ... Rebel is a handsome 2-year old male Labrador Retriever mix who was brought to the HSOV on August 25, 2021 after he was picked up in the Newport Ohio area. Rebel was wearing a collar but there was neither an id tag nor a ..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "Ready for the I, Spy Challenge? Participating students have a week to answer seven riddles, take creative photos of their answers and create clever or funny captions. Answers can be submitted via Messenger on the College's Instagram acco..." (Facebook)

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— 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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