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Memorial Day Parade + Big MC Win + Record Catfish
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Marietta Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.
First, today's weather:
Very warm and humid. High: 90 Low: 64.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- The Memorial Day Parade kicks off at 10 this morning in downtown Marietta. (Marietta Main Street)
- Marietta College has won their Super Regional. They steamrolled Oswego State and now advance to the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship in Iowa. (Marietta College)
- A Lancaster man just broke the record for biggest blue catfish caught in Ohio. (Harmar Village)
- The UV Index is going to be very high today. The Marietta Belpre Health Department recommends folks slather on the sunscreen if you're going out. (MB Health Dept)
- Sternwheel kids 5k held in Marietta (WTAP)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta College: "Hot-hitting Marietta wins Super Regional, advances to 23rd World Series #EttaExpress #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3baseball" (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Ohio Man Sets Record "On May 25, Steve Price of Lancaster, OH, caught and released an impressive blue catfish that broke the state record for both weight and length. He was fishing from a boat on the lower section (R.C. Byrd Pool) of the..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Firefighters Local 442: "Congratulations to Steve and Nicole Hill. Steve is a 24 year veteran of Marietta Firefighters Local 442 and his sons, Turner and Kale Hill, play baseball for Marietta College. The Pioneers are heading to the D3 NCAA World Series. "Victor..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Main Street: "Memorial Day Parade in downtown Marietta starts at 10am with the ceremony on the bridge at 11am." (Facebook)
- Marietta Noon Lions: "Don't forget to join us tomorrow morning. Parade starts at 10a, ceremony at 11a on the bridge!" (Facebook)
- Ohio River Sternwheel Festival: "Thank you for joining us yesterday for our 2022 5K Run and Walk! Check out the photos from the event and tag your friends when you see them. Special shoutout to our outstanding event sponsors: Memorial Health System, Eye Care Associates,..." (Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "If you have been struggling with COVID-19 symptoms for over a month, the multidisciplinary team at Memorial Health's Post COVID-19 Care Clinic could provide the help you need. Visit mhsystem.org/lung to learn more about our Post COVID-19..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Today and tomorrow, the UV index is going to be very high! Do not forget you sunscreen and to reapply at least every hour - hour and a half when out in the sun! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #sunsafety #sunscreen #health" (Facebook)
Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all 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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