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Music In The Park + School Gun Training + All Out Clean Out

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Hello all. It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town these days.Keep scrolling for the scoop.


First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 66.


Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. Marietta Welfare League has announced their schedule for the 2022 Music in the Park. It kicks off this Thursday at 7. (Marietta Welfare League)
  2. An Ohio Senate committee has passed a bill to set training requirements for faculty, staff and volunteers to be armed in schools. (Statenews)
  3. Marietta is holding their 3rd annual All Out Clean Out this and next weekend. Folks around town looking to get rid of junk are welcome to use city resources to do so. (WTAP)
  4. There is a big public meeting Thursday in Little Hocking about a proposed injection well. (WTAP)

Today in Marietta:


From my notebook:

  • Marietta Main Street: "If you have a special talent like woodworking, photography, baking, etc., it is not too late to sign up for our June First Friday Art Walk. Email info@mariettamainstreet.org for more details. *Our July & August First Fridays are also Art..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "We are in Belpre this morning! 8:30am to 11:30am! Walk-ins are welcome for flu and Covid-19 vaccinations. If you are wanting other immunizations please call ahead. 740-373-0611! Location: 715 Park Drive Belpre, OH 45714 #mymbhd #mari..." (Facebook)
  • The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Everyone has a talent—and we'd love to have your's to assist us at the Castle! Visit our website to complete a simple form: https://mariettacastle.org/support/volunteer/" (Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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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