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Missing Girl Found + Fatal Crash + Vax Mandate Vote

Here's a five-minute guide to everything worth knowing around town today.

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Christopher Schmitt, Neighbor
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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here are the most important things happening in town today.

First, the next three days of weather:

  • Wednesday: Clear throughout the day. High of 75, Low of 48.
  • Thursday: Clear throughout the day. High of 75, Low of 47.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny throughout the day. High of 76, Low of 51.

Cheapest gas in town:

  • Speedway on Seventh Street, $2.98
  • Go Mart on Pike St, $2.98
  • Speedway on 2nd Street, $2.98
  • Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $2.98
  • Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $2.98

For a full list click here.

The average gas price in Ohio today is $2.99

Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

  1. A 13-year-old girl who had gone missing from Washington County's juvenile detention center has been located. (WCSO)
  2. Ohio State Troopers are investigating a fatal crash in Washington County. Two cars were involved in the crash on County Road 3 where one young man died. Alcohol is believed to have played a part. (WTAP)
  3. The Ohio House is set to vote on a vaccine mandate bill that will allow a lot of exemptions. Medical and religious exemptions will be accepted. Those with natural immunity will also be exempted. (Statehouse News Bureau)
  4. Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher is giving props to local leaders who have worked to provide unique educational opportunities to local children. (Schlicher Facebook)
  5. Ohio is voting on an abortion bill that will ban abortions in the state if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe V Wade. This is a highly divisive move as this has already drawn a lot of support and criticism. (Statehouse News Bureau)

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    Marietta Patch Notebook

    • Marietta Main Street: "Downtown businesses are decorated for the season and ready to welcome you into their shops this Friday night for October's First Friday! You'll find drink and food specials in downtown restaurants as well as live music, local artists, an..." (Facebook)Mid-Ohio Valley Employment: "Despite our problems… we're still the Best Staffing Agency in the Mid-Ohio Valley!!! 💁🏼‍♀️ Happy TikTok Tuesday! 💙🧡🤍 Follow us on TikTok: @movestaffing #movestaffing #makethemove #mov" (Facebook)
    • Josh Schlicher, Mayor of Marietta Ohio: "Thanks to Marietta Community Foundation , Ely-Chapman Education Foundation , and Geoff Schenkel for providing this unique opportunity to some of our local youth. https://www.mcfohio.org/news/grants-in-action-display-mural" (Facebook)
    • Marietta College: "TreAT yourself to information about Marietta College's Master of Athletic Training program during informational sessions in the Prince Forum (next to Chlapaty Cafe in Legacy Library) from 12:00–1:00 p.m. Mondays, October 4th, 18th, and 2..." (Facebook)
    • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Recent updates regarding hospitalization data from Memorial Health System." (Facebook)
    • Marietta Ohio: "Council Committee 9-27-21" (Facebook)

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    Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you around. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

    — 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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