New Ohio District Map + Water Boil Marietta + MCS Bus Drivers +

Good morning Marietta! It's me again, Christopher Schmitt, with another Marietta Daily.

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First, the next three days of weather:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon. High 69, Low 55.
• Thursday: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High 63, Low 39.
• Friday: Clear throughout the day. High 43, Low 30.

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Cheapest gas in town:

• Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.23
• Go Mart on Pike Street, $3.23
• Speedway on 2nd Street, $3.23
• BP & Dutchess on Pike Street, $3.23
• Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $3.23
• Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.23

For a full list click here.

The average price of gas in Ohio is $3.25

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. The Ohio Senate has approved a new Congressional district map. The new map cuts Washington County into two different districts. (Statehouse News Bureau)
2. Boil water alert issued in Marietta. (Marietta Times)
3. The Marietta City School district is applauding all of the individuals who stepped up to act as substitute bus drivers. (Facebook)
4. Marietta Main Street still needs a number of houses to participate in the Merry-Etta tour of lights. (Facebook)
5. Is someone you know wanted by the Washington County Sheriff's Office? Check the list!

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "NOW & THEN [ca. 1902] 119 years ago the location of this year's Ohio River Sternwheel Festival fireworks served a need rather than celebration. The first bridge to span the Ohio River, connecting Marietta, Ohio with Williamstown,WV, was ..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "For the last 5 years, we've hosted a gorgeous display of ice sculptures throughout downtown thanks to local artist Tyson Whistler and our sculpture sponsors. Last year, attendance at the Marietta Ice Festival topped the charts bringing t..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "It's a beautiful day to hang holiday decorations in downtown Marietta! Thanks to the City of Marietta, the Merry-etta Christmas Tree is going up today. Plus, wreaths and garlands have started to be installed on downtown lampposts, too! T..." (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Lauren Redfern is pioneering Marietta College's new Master of Athletic Training program to fulfill her goal of becoming an Athletic Trainer. Small class sizes and being able to connect with alumni working in her field through a mentoring..." (Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: " Competitive Pay, Flexible Hours, Positions Across Our System , Referral Bonuses, Sign on Bonuses, Top Tier Benefits, Tuition Assistance What are you waiting for? Stop by for an on-the-spot interview at one of our hiring events! Wh..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "There are only TWO DAYS LEFT to register for the Merry-etta Tour of Lights and we need YOUR help to make it a success! We need 5-6 more homes to meet our goal of 25 homes in our first year. In partnership with the City of Marietta a..." (Facebook)
• Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Thank you to the 15 individuals who joined us, curious to get behind the wheel and rise to the need of substitute bus drivers. Thank you to the businesses who supported us and allowed our bus and banner to gather interest from your prime..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Ohio: "Boil Advisory Issued: Locations Affected: Customers who reside on Colegate Drive between the intersection of Colegate Drive and Glendale Extension down to but NOT including Washington State Community College. Boil Advisories typically la..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 13 Nov 2021 Deputy Peters conducted an investigation in Adams Township regarding a stolen/recovered tire changer. On 13 Nov 2021 Deputy Painter began an investigation into a breaking and entering at the storage buildings on Clifton Ro..." (Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Latest Press Release for Washington County" (Facebook)
• Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Don't forget! Tonight at 6 p.m. at Washington State Community College. Learn about earning college credit while still in high school, applying to colleges and financial aid, and exploring future careers." (Facebook)
• The Salvation Army - Marietta, OH: "Friday November 19th, during our normal office hours, we will be doing our Christmas Decoration giveaway. Thanks to the generosity of the community we have gathered some fantastic things to give to families in need. If you or someone you..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "It's #BookAwardsWeek. Let's take a look back at last year's National Book Awards during which diversity and inclusion were key themes: bit.ly/3AGyDjL @NewsBank @nationalbook #NBAwards #NewsBank #November2021" (Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, November 17th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. In 2019, more than 300 Ohioans lost their lives to stomach cancer. The stomach cancer death rate is about two times higher among Black Ohioans than white Ohioans. #stomachcancerawarenessmonth h..." (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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