Community Corner
Murder Arson Conviction + Ohio Political Maps Rejected + Athens Grant
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Good day, neighbors! Christopher Schmitt here with the Friday copy of theMarietta Daily.
First, today's weather:
Milder; breezy in the p.m.. High: 69 Low: 51.
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- A Wood County jury has convicted a teen on murder and arson charges. (West Virginia MetroNews)
- A fourth set of Ohio state legislative district maps has been rejected. The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered the redistricting commission to meet again, and adopt a new set of maps, again. (Statehouse News Bureau)
- A massive grant has been awarded to redevelop The Ridges. (Athens Messenger)
- Washington State Community College hosted a leadership academy. (Marietta Times)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 13 Apr 2022 the Washington County Sheriff's Office recovered a cell phone from Fearing Township when a resident found the item in their yard on Pleasant Ridge Road. A photograph of the case is attached. To claim the phone please conta..." (Facebook)
- Mid-Ohio Valley Employment: "Don't forget to look for eggs tomorrow! We have been hiding them all over Vienna and Marietta" (Facebook)
- Visit Marietta Ohio: "Marietta Bike trail Did you know that the Marietta Trail Network has nearly 30 miles of trails for your biking and hiking enjoyment? Need a bike? Marietta Adventure Company (219-B Second St. Marietta, OH 45750) can help you with the righ..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Noon Lions: "We are getting closer to the 120 flags sold! Honor your veteran locally with a sponsorship of the flags! We'd hate for you to miss out, especially after you see the display in full effect on the Bridge, Memorial Day weekend. Click the li..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "We're at The Riverview Building now but we weren't always here.. Our FINAL question is worth $50 in Marietta Bucks!" (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.
