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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

  1. Christie Willis will be the new Wood County Superintendent. She had been Wood County's Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Accountability. She replaces Superintendent Will Hosaflook who's leaving to head up Jackson County Schools. (WTAP)
  2. The Ohio Congressional map will likely stand. Two lawsuits are challenging the new 2022 Congressional map claiming it was gerrymandered toward Republicans. Due to an Ohio Supreme Court filing, it looks like without federal court intervention the map that was previously drawn will be used in the election. (Statehouse News Bureau)
  3. Help the Marietta/Belpre Health Department name their new STD clinic. Click here to take the survey.
  4. The Memorial Bridge is under construction for about another month. When they get an electric tolling system in place the tolls will rise to $1 each way. (Marietta Times)
  5. Marietta City Council discusses changes to the DORA. Possible expansion of drinking hours and extending into the West Side. (Marietta Times)

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Today in Marietta:

From my notebook:

  • Visit Marietta Ohio: "Only a few more days until Smith & Company Vintage Market opens to the public! Mark your calendar for April 1st, their opening day! Smith & Company located in the former Weiser and Cawley building at 1301 Colegate Drive offers 22,000 squ..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "Etta Express wins battle of nationally ranked teams with a 10-1 win over Denison #EttaExpress #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3baseball" (Facebook)
  • Marietta Main Street: "This Friday evening, downtown Marietta will become a walkable art gallery with the First Friday theme of Downtown Peep Show. The event begins at 5 PM and participating businesses will be open late to display unique sculptures created fro..." (Facebook)
  • Memorial Health System: "Expect more cancer breakthroughs with the area's only CyberKnife, right here at home. Learn more at mhsystem.org/cancer #CancerCare #rightHereAtHome #RegionalHealthcareProvider #ExpectMore #PartnerInHealth #CaringForYOU #LiveMemorialWell" (Facebook)
  • Marietta Noon Lions: "We are honoring our heroes through our newest project, Bridge of Heroes. We have partnered with our local Veterans organizations and businesses to make this possible. Check out our Eventbrite page to sponsor a flag in honor of your local..." (Facebook)
  • Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, March 30th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow 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.

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