Community Corner
New Firefighter + Taylor Swift Millipede + Marietta Housefire
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Happy Wednesday, people of Marietta! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
Warmer with periods of sun. High: 60 Low: 51.
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- Austyn McVicar sworn in as newest Marietta firefighter (WTAP)
- Marietta College grad gets Rolling Stone article after naming a millipede after Taylor Swift. (Rolling Stone)Facebook
- Marietta Fire Department responds to structure fire on Muskingum Drive (Facebook)
- Early voting is off to a slow start in Ohio. (Statehouse News Bureau)
- Marietta's Lucy Scott signs with Ohio State rowing. (Marietta Times)
- Non-profit job fair setup by United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley (WTAP)
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Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta Main Street: "We are getting closer to our goal of 360 baskets sponsored but we need your help to cross the finish line. One week left to sponsor your flower basket in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. Businesses can also sponsor a basket to h..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Ohio: "The City of Marietta and the Marietta Fire Department welcomed Austyn McVicar as our newest firefighter earlier today! #MyMarietta #MFD Marietta Firefighters Local 442" (Facebook)
- Marietta College Softball: "Don't forget to make plans to come out to Community Day this Saturday the 23rd! Lots of activities and finally some warmth and sunshine in the forecast ☀️" (Facebook)
- Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "We'd like to invite all of our area veterans and active-duty personnel to enjoy this National Tour of the U.S. Navy Sea Chanters Saturday in the Marietta High School Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. free concert. Bring ..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "Your business could be our neighbor (and if you serve lunch you could be a favorite neighbor)!" (Facebook)
- Josh Schlicher, Mayor of Marietta Ohio: "Today the Marietta Fire Department as well as the Marietta Police Department responded to a house fire on Muskingum Drive. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Being on a state route in a curve added to some traffic issues. ..." (Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, April 20th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
- Marietta Noon Lions: "It's that time of year again!!! We need golfers, hole sponsors, and skill prize sponsors for our Marietta Noon Lions Annual Golf Scramble. Check out our event link for more information or contact us at mariettanoonlions@gmail.com. Procee..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "It's Pediatric Sepsis Awareness week! Check out some of the causes of Sepsis in babies. Be sure to go to their website for more information. https://www.sepsis.org/pediatr... #mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #health #PediatricSe..." (Facebook)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.
