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Coffee in hand, Marietta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marietta College turned a scoreless start into a 32-10 win
  • Which Marietta students just landed on SNHU's top honor rolls?
  • How a Marietta-trained PTA is shaping tomorrow's local healthcare workers

Also on today's calendar: Fall Native Plant Propagation Course (Morning & Afternoon Sessions) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Cooler with a shower or two, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marietta College rallies past Capital for first conference win of the season (wtap.com) — Marietta residents just saw their hometown college team notch its first conference win, as Marietta College beat Capital 32-10 at Don Drumm Stadium to finish a three-game home stand. Strong defense, special teams, and late-half scoring drives powered the victory, and the Pioneers now head to Otterbein for their first road test of the season.
   

2. Local students on SNHU honor rolls (newsandsentinel.com) — Several Marietta students have earned spots on Southern New Hampshire University's summer Dean's and President's Lists, recognizing GPAs of 3.5 and higher. Local names appear prominently across both honors, celebrating strong academic performance from Marietta residents studying online and on campus alongside peers from Parkersburg, Waterford, and other nearby communities.
   

3. Washington State grad shaping physical therapist assistants (newsandsentinel.com) — In Marietta, a Washington State College of Ohio graduate is now helping train the next wave of physical therapist assistants, drawing on his own local education and clinical experience. Ryan Graham coordinates student placements, mentors PTA candidates from Washington State and beyond, and credits the college's small classes and hands-on training with preparing him to support both patients and future professionals.
   

4. 2,776 acres of Ohio's Wayne National Forest leased for more than $11 million for fracking (wkyc.com) — New federal oil and gas leases in Wayne National Forest have Washington County residents worried that increased fracking activity could threaten Marietta's drinking water. The article explains where the 2,776 leased acres are located, how fracking might affect air and water quality, and why environmental advocates plan a legal challenge, while noting the forest's importance for recreation and local tourism spending.
   

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  • Marietta College posted a job opening for Mutli-Skilled Trades (Carpentry, Painting, Masonry) & Assistant Locksmith - Marietta College in Marietta. Apply here.
  • KFC posted a job opening for KFC Team Member in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

Ok Marietta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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