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Netflix Ohio Suit + WCSO Warrant Of The Week + OVU Bankruptcy Hearing
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Hey there Marietta! Christopher Schmitt here with the latest copy of the Marietta Daily.
First, today's weather:
Breezy and cooler. High: 63 Low: 39.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- The Ohio Supreme Court is trying to decide whether Hulu and Netflix are 'video service providers.' If they decide they are, this could make them susceptible to a 2007 state law requiring payment of fees to cities. (Statehouse News Bureau)
- Joshua Allen Danku is this week's Washington County Warrant of the Week. He's wanted for theft, and failure to appear. The original charge has to do with child support. (WCSO)
- Ohio Valley University officials appear in court for a bankruptcy hearing (WTAP)
- Check out the latest Washington County Sheriff's Office arrests. (WCSO)
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Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Visit Marietta Ohio: "100 Putnam Street (Built in 1806) The current home of Marietta Community Foundation was the site of Marietta's first post office and has been home to many other businesses through the years. How many of them do you remember?" (Facebook)
- Wasco, Inc. Washington County Ohio: "We couldn't be more excited to announce that we have acquired another facility but the greatest part of this facility is that we OWN it! We look forward to showing our individuals and community this space so be on the lookout for announc..." (Facebook)
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "Please contact law enforcement if you have any information on the location of this individual. " (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "From research posters to original works of art, the 2022 All Scholars Day will highlight the talent and dedication to research of more than 180 students — and for the first time in two years, all events will be in-person. The all-day eve..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "We never get bored of our Board. Question 9 is worth $20 in Marietta Bucks!" (Facebook)
- The Castle - Marietta, Oh: ""Over Here" Living History Day Image: Red Cross and military volunteers pose on a Marietta Fire Department truck. Saturday, April 30th 11am – 4pm Outdoor Living History Displays – Free 1pm – 4pm Immersive "1917" House Tours (Reservatio..." (Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, April 14th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.
