Ohio COVID Cases + Open School Board Seats + Senate Tax Proposal

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Note, this newsletter might seem similar to Sunday's newsletter, it is. There wasn't much new to report yesterday in Marietta except it was a beautiful day that folks around here seemed to enjoy. No news is good news.

What the next three days of weather looks like:

• Monday: Scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. High of 83, low of 66.
• Tuesday: Another day of scattered thunderstorms. High of 86, low of 67.
• Wednesday: We will be looking at yet another day of thunderstorms. High of 83, low of 67.

Marietta fun fact of the day:

The history of the Marietta Catholic church dates back to 1838. There were Catholics here, but they were served by roving priests and traveling missionaries. Reverend James McCaffrey came to town in 1838 to administer communion and did (by all accounts) great work for the church here. He overcame financial difficulties and helped build a solid foundation for the Catholic church in Marietta, Ohio. A house was given to the church, the first story was used as a church until the first official Catholic church was built in 1850.

Cheapest gas in town:

• Speedway on Seventh Street, $2.83
• Speedway on Second Street, $2.83
• Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $2.83
• Kroger on Acme Street, $2.83
• Marathon on Gilman Avenue, $2.83

A full list can be found here.

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Here are the top stories for the day:

1. Ohio COVID-19 cases have dropped to a significantly low level. The state had been as high as 900 cases per 100,000, now they're less than 50 per 100,000. (WTAP)

2. Janelle Patterson of The Marietta Times reports that there are three open seats for the Marietta City Schools Board of Election. (The Marietta Times)

3. Karen Kasler of the Statehouse News Bureau reports that the tax cut proposed by the Ohio State Senate will barely affect most Ohioans. (Statehouse News Bureau)

4. The Washington County Health Department says they're looking at 69 active cases in the county. (Patch)

Marietta Community Calendar:

- There will be a narrated sightseeing tour at the Valley Gem Sternwheeler on Monday, June, 7. Details here.

- On Tuesday, June 8 there will be a Music by the River event in Belpre. It will be held at Belpre Civitan Park. Details here.

-On Wednesday, June 9 the Valley Gem will be taking folks to the historic Blennerhasset Island. Details here.

-The Marietta Welfare League will be hosting Music in the Park. It's a free event that kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10. Details here.

That's it for today, you're all caught up on what's happening in Marietta. See you again tomorrow.

-Chris

A little about me, I'm Chris Schmitt; I grew up in Marietta, went to Marietta High School, and graduated from Ohio University's Scripps School of Journalism. I worked at a number of newspapers before becoming a national correspondent for IHeartRadio in New York. A couple of years ago I made the decision to move back to Marietta and be closer to family.