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Greetings Marietta! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $500,000 gift could reshape Peoples Bank Theatre's future
- What's happening each day at Marietta's 175th Washington County Fair?
- See what's new at Marietta Levee Park's big ribbon-cutting
Also on today's calendar: Travis Tritt and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 70.
- Friday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Stage presents: Settlers Bank makes $500,000 investment in Peoples Bank Theatre (mariettatimes.com) — Peoples Bank Theatre in downtown Marietta just secured a $500,000 investment from Settlers Bank to support its operations now and build a long-term endowment. The five-year "Today + Tomorrow Challenge" will match local annual fund donations, potentially generating $750,000 in total support and strengthening one of Marietta's signature cultural landmarks for years to come. 
2. Washington County Fair opens with weekend in Marietta (newsandsentinel.com) — Marietta is gearing up for the 175th Washington County Fair this Labor Day weekend, with four days of parades, rides, livestock shows, harness racing, and a special anniversary laser show. Residents can enjoy nightly $1 roller skating, kid-focused attractions like DinoROAR and the Columbus Zoo, plus Monday's military appreciation and Tuesday's big Junior Fair livestock sale.
3. Marietta Levee Park and downtown Chauncey celebrate ribbon cuttings (wtap.com) — Marietta residents are invited to a ribbon-cutting at Marietta Levee Park on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. to celebrate major riverfront improvements. The project rebuilt Ohio Street, upgraded accessibility, refreshed the amphitheater, and expanded the fountain, creating a more welcoming public space before a second celebration in Chauncey that afternoon.
4. Marietta College to host community event marking 25th anniversary of 9/11 (wtap.com) — Marietta College is inviting local residents to a community-wide 9/11 anniversary commemoration on Friday, Sept. 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. on campus. The open house will feature memorial displays, flags, and hands-on service projects like writing thank-you cards and assembling care packages to honor regional victims, veterans, and first responders.
5. News 31 Aug 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Recent Washington County Jail intake records list several people from Marietta and nearby communities facing charges ranging from theft and falsification to public indecency, OVI, and drug offenses. The report covers arrests processed between August 26 and August 30, giving residents a snapshot of current criminal cases moving through the local system.
📸 Around Marietta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta
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★ Featured events ★
- Braden Hull →
Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St, Marietta
7:00 pm
Friday September 4
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Other local events
- Coffee Chat
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce 100 Front Street , Marietta, OH 45750
8:30 am - Business After Hours Get LINCed
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce iHeart Media 4420 Rosemar Rd. Suite 103 Parkersburg, Wv 26101
4:30 pm - Travis Tritt →
Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St, Marietta
7:00 pm - 2026 Autumn After Dark: Fall Fest at The Castle! — The Castle →
The Castle Historic House Museum, 418 4th St, Marietta
7:00 pm
Friday September 4
Thursday September 10
Friday September 18
Thursday September 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JV/V Volleyball at Buckeye Trail
Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
5:30 pm - Professional Development Day - No School
Warren Local Vincent, OH 45784 - Coffee Chat
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce 100 Front Street , Marietta, OH 45750
8:30 am - Varsity Football at Wheeling Central AWAY
Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
7:00 pm - Ohio Valley Opry Bluegrass Night with Waverly Run Bluegrass Gospel →
Ohio Valley Opry, 1944 Washington Blvd, Belpre
6:00 pm - Ohio Valley Opry Bluegrass Night with Waverly Run... →
Ohio Valley Opry, 1944 Washington Blvd, Belpre
6:00 pm - Labor Day - No School
Warren Local Vincent, OH 45784
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
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- Marietta College posted a job opening for Admission Counselor - Marietta College in Marietta. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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