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Memorial Covid + Jail Riot + Schilling Statement

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Happy Friday, people of Marietta! Here's everything you need to know going on in Marietta today.

First, the next three days of weather:

  • Friday: Humid throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 62.
  • Saturday: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 63.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 82 Low: 62.

Cheapest gas in town:

  • Gas prices have gone up considerably and the accurate numbers aren't in currently on gasbuddy.com. From what I've seen gas prices around town are $3.15, this will probably vary a bit, but generally, that's the price. This will be updated soon.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

  1. Memorial Health System is in a crisis due to high COVID cases. (WTAP)
  2. There were no deaths after a massive "inmate disturbance" at the Nelsonville Jail. Apparently it was a huge deal where stun grenades and tear gas had to be deployed. But no officers or inmates were injured. (WBNS)
  3. Commissioner Charlie Schilling has issued a public statement about the proposed sewer deal with Marietta that would settle ongoing litigation. (Marietta Patch)
  4. On Monday there will be a "Meet the candidates" panel discussion for those running for the school board. It will be held at the Graham Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. (Marietta Patch)
  5. The Ohio Redistricting Committee approved the maps this week. It was approved on a party-line vote of 5-2. Democrats are saying that Republicans gerrymandered the districts in their favor. (Statehouse News)

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Today in Marietta:

  • Bedroom Farce by Alan Ayckbourn (8:00 PM)

Marietta Patch Notebook

  • Marietta College: "Men's Soccer match with Earlham MOVED up to Friday night #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3soccer" (Facebook)
  • Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Sept. 16, 2021, LEFT PHOTO: P.A. DENNY Owner & Captain, R.C."Heck" Heckert & son, Scot RIGHT PHOTO: P.A. DENNY, Ohio River Levee @ Marietta Rather forlorn, she's waited patiently to go home. Today is that day. According to Scot Heckert hi..." (Facebook)
  • Memorial Health System: "Today's numbers are as follows: • 73 hospitalized patients with COVID-19 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Of those patients, 62 are unvaccinated. • 13 patients positive with COVID-19 are in the ICU. 9 of those are unvaccinated. • 13 COVID-..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "WALK IN CLINIC INFORMATION" (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "It's going to be a full house as over 500 Pioneers have registered for Homecoming Weekend on October 21–24! Join us for your favorite traditions like the All-Alumni Welcome, Greek gatherings, reunions, and more! Register today: https://mc..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Go to our website to watch the interactive meeting. https://www.mariettacityschools.k12.oh.us/article/537943" (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Marietta Memorial Hospital updated COVID Hospitalization data." (Facebook)
  • Mid-Ohio Valley Employment: "‼️ WANTED: WORKERS ‼️ NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TRAINING WITHIN Stop in and see us at one of our two locations, Marietta or Vienna!" (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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