Community Corner
Operation Blue Sky + WSCC Graduation + Bridge Of Heroes
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know in town today.
First, today's weather:
Not as warm with a t-storm. High: 73 Low: 51.
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- Operation Blue Sky was held once again in Marietta celebrating law enforcement in the area. (Facebook)
- Washington State Community College spring graduation. (Parkersburg News)
- Marietta Noon Lions put together their Bridge of Heroes Project. (Facebook)
- National Police Week kicks off. (WCSO)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "Video from Operation Blue Sky 2022. Dedicated to the men and women in law enforcement. Special thanks to the following agencies who participated: Washington County Sheriff's Office Marietta College Police Department Beverly Police Depart..." (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day [May, 15, 2022] ...and... Police Week [May 15 through May 21, 2022] Your daily sacrifices - the inherent risks - leaving home, with no promise of return, none goes unnoticed. Thank you for protecti..." (Facebook)
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "HistoryIn 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week..." (Facebook)
- Marietta Firefighters Local 442: "FROM THE WATCHDESK: The Marietta Times reported November 9, 1968, that tickets are on sale for the up coming Firefighters Ball on November 29 from 10pm to 1am at the Armory. The Don Reynolds 18 piece orchestra will be playing. Mayor John..." (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "Andrew Novak was recognized for his excellence in nonpartisan democratic engagement as an awardee of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's Student Voting Honor Roll. Follow Andrew's lead and register to vote for upcoming primaries at a..." (Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "Lions, tigers, and bears...oh my! Born on this day in 1856, #LFrankBaum was an American author best known for his children's books including the #TheWonderfulWizardOfOz and its sequels. Read about the land of Oz and its many interpretati..." (Facebook)
You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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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