🌱 New Bathrooms At Recreation Center + Safer Water For All Residents

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Marietta Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening locally.

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But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 78 Low: 46.
• Thursday: Sunny and very warm. High: 80 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency director Anne Vogel along with other EPA representatives are set to tour various water stations in Washington County. This comes as an effort to bring safer drinking water to all residents of Washington County and give the EPA a better understanding of the county's specific needs. The representatives will also be taken by the Washington County Commissioners to the area of the Devola Sewer Project to record any progress made there. (WTAP)
2. Permanent bathrooms at the Oak Grove Recreation Center over in nearby Muskingum Township are getting ready to officially open. The upgrade that originally replaced a portable bathroom was made possible by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which offered a $33,000 Nature Works grant. The new structure will feature a commode, sink, and hand dryer for guests to use at their leisure. (Marietta Times)
3. Ohio State University will be partnering with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to give out seeds again this year to encourage residents to grow more fruits and vegetables. Each of the seeds will come in a sealed envelope that includes cucumber, lettuce, sunflower, and carrot seeds. The OSU Extension Office in Washington County is just one of the many locations participating in the seed program again. (WTAP)

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Today in Marietta:

Wednesday, April 12

• Line Dancing Party At Boys & Girls Club Of Washington County (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department is recognizing the department's diligent dispatchers during Public Safety Telecommunication Appreciation Week. The team continues to keep Marietta police officers safe and are the unsung heroes of the department. If you're interested in potentially joining the team, visit here to learn more about an opening. (Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• Looking for a new instrument or trying to pick up a new hobby? Third Street Music in Marietta offers a wide variety of stunning guitars, banjos, basses, violins, keyboards, school band instruments, and so much more. They also can help with anything from restrings, repairs, and rentals to lessons, special orders, and sound systems. (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is extending its adoption special until Saturday, Apr. 15. There are still about 16 dogs available at the shelter that are looking for loving homes, so stop by this week for a visit. If you're interested in adopting a new furry friend, visit here for more information. (Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV via Facebook)
  

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.