Community Corner
New Marietta Police Chief + Voter Amendments + Music In The Park
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Hey, neighbors! It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally...
First, today's weather:
A shower and t-storm; cooler. High: 76 Low: 51.
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Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- Katherine Warden will now be the Marietta Police Chief. She passed the assessment with a 96% score while former interim chief Aaron Nedeff scored second with a score of 90%. (WTAP)
- Voters in Ohio will decide constitutional amendments on bail changes and citizen-only voting. (Statenews)
- The first Music in the Park kicks off tonight at 7 on Front Street Marietta. (Marietta Welfare League)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "It was a "Red Letter Day" for Bertlyn in this diary entry from this day in 1974. Here's hoping you have a great day today!" (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
- The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Hello Summer! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday: 10 - 4 Sunday 1 - 4" (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "We are in Belpre TODAY! 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 #mariettaoh #bel..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another 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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