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Mtta Covid Numbers+Warrant Of The Week+Spcl School Board Meeting

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, the next three days of weather:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 64.
  • Friday: Humid throughout the day. High: 87 Low: 62.
  • Saturday: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 63.

Cheapest gas in town:

  • Speedway on 2nd Street, $2.94
  • Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $2.99
  • GetGo on Pike Street, $2.99
  • Go Mart on Pike St, $2.99
  • Speedway on Seventh Street, $2.99

For a full list click here

The average gas price in Ohio is $3.06 today.

Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

  1. WOUB reports that Marietta is leading the State of Ohio in COVID-19 hospitalizations per capita. Patients hospitalized are 83 per 100,000 residents. (WOUB)
  2. Eric Leon Parkins is this week's Washington County Sheriff's Office Warrant of the Week. He's wanted for failure to appear and possession of drugs. (WCSO)
  3. There is a special school board meeting this evening at the Marietta High School cafeteria. (Marietta Patch)
  4. There is a Washington County Board of Commissioners meeting this morning at 9:00 AMalso, there is a Marietta City Council meeting tonight at 7:3o PM.
  5. There has been a recall on Buurma Farms parsley out of Willard, Ohio. (Marietta Patch)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

  • Memorial Health System: "Today we have surpassed last year's peak number of hospitalizations due to COVID-19. Our numbers are as follows: • 78 hospitalized patients with COVID-19 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Of those patients, 65 are unvaccinated. • 15 patient..." (Facebook)
  • Ohio River Sternwheel Festival: "THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING WEEKEND! We've been flooded with stellar shots and lots of positive feedback, but we want more! PLEASE TAG US in your photos, videos and posts. And if you feel compelled to leave us a review on Facebook or Google..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Marietta Ohio: "My Town Travels talks all about Marietta, Ohio's First Small Town in her most recent blog!" (Facebook)
  • Marietta, Oh: "The Castle will celebrate five years of our "Food History" event series on Thurs., Sept. 23 7pm - 8pm. Join us for this fun behind-the-scenes look into how these programs are planned and for a chance to learn more about the people behind..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Reading both in and out of school is key. By picking up a book for just 30 minutes a night, you can build a wide knowledge base that can support you in any of your classes, and can significantly increase your test scores. #mariettacitysc..." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Public Library: "Job Fair coming up next Monday, September 20, 12:30-3:30 pm at OhioMeanJobs, 1115 Gilman Ave., Mariett, OH." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, September 16th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (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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