Nedeff Named MPD Chief + Cop Killed In Crash + Ritter Re-Election

Morning, neighbors! It's time again for the Marietta Daily.

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First, what the next three days of weather look like:

• Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High of 83, Low of 62.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High of 86, Low of 63.
• Friday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 88, Low of 63.

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Marietta historical tidbit of the day:

Four Mariettans have served as governor of Ohio. Return Johnathan Meigs, Jr., was the first. He came to Marietta in 1788 after studying law at Yale. He ended up serving as Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, Ohio Governor, US Senator, and Postmaster General.

*City Into Town, Cayton and Riggs

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Cheapest gas in town:

• The Loading Zone in Williamstown, $3.04
• Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.05
• BP on Pike Street, $3.06
• Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $3.06
• Speedway on Second Street, $3.05
• Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.05
• GetGo on Pike Street, $3.06
• For a full list click here.

The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.09

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Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

1. Marietta Police Captain Aaron Nedeff has been promoted to chief! Former Police Chief Rodney Hupp recently retired and Aaron Nedeff had been filling in as acting police chief. But Mayor Schlicher made it official yesterday, Nedeff will be the face of the Marietta Police Department. (WTAP)
2. A Nelsonville cop was killed responding to a call. Yesterday, 43-year-old Officer Scott Dawley got into a three-car crash responding to reported gunfire. One person walked away with minor injuries, and one person had to be airlifted. (WOUB)
3. Washington County Commission President Kevin Ritter is running for re-election. Yesterday he announced his plans to run again in 2022. He says there is a lot left to do, and he wants to see the Devola sewer project through to the end. (Marietta Patch)
4. Both Congressman Bill Johnson and former Congressman Jim Renacci spoke at the Washington County Republican Party headquarters this week. (Marietta Patch)

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Today in Marietta

• Princess Ivy's Adventure (10:00 AM)
• The Marietta Police will be holding their annual picnic this morning at the Marietta Aquatic Center. Families are invited down from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. There will be door prizes for children aged 5-11. (Marietta Patch)
• The bookmobile will be making a number of stops in Washington County today. See if it's coming to a stop near you! (Facebook)

Upcoming events

• The Belpre Homecoming Festival will be held on August 5, 6 and 7th. (WTAP)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "NOW & THEN [March 1913] What is now [in part] the Marietta College Campus was once the 13 acre Marietta Chair Co. As ..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "This Friday night is August First Friday: Art Walk sponsored by Peoples Bank and we cannot wait to welcome locals and..." (Facebook)
• Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Our shelter is full- please consider adopting, volunteering, donating More info on all 3 is available on our website ..." (Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: "Our hospitals' visitation restrictions have been lifted to normal! Visitation hours: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Patients m..." (Facebook)
• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Love this ❤ Appreciation from a vendor. ." (Facebook)
• Marietta Country Club: "Day #1 of our Kid's Summer Camp! For the first day of camp we had Tom Arison, Marietta College Head Golf Coach, teach..." (Facebook)
• Marietta College Softball: "Danielle Shoulders and Jordan Cholley get us halfway through the new class!" (Facebook)
• Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Thank you Marietta Noon Rotary Club!" (Facebook)
• Marietta Noon Lions: "Our newest International President leads from the heart, just like we do here in Marietta Noon! We are proud to have ..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "Current-Jail-Listing https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/2021/08/03/wcso-current-jail-inmate-list-48/" (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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