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🌱 Patch AM: How Marietta’s young Tigers earned a gritty shutout at Devola Field
Also, don't miss Braden Hull on the Marietta Patch calendar
Hey hey Marietta! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Marietta's young Tigers earned a gritty shutout at Devola Field
- What Marietta residents must avoid on the nearly finished levee
- See how Marietta's "Wall of Sound" is reinventing itself this season
Also on today's calendar: Travis Tritt and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
- Monday: Sunshine, very warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Marietta, Wheeling Park play to 0-0 draw (newsandsentinel.com) — Marietta High's girls soccer team battled Wheeling Park to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Devola Field, with keeper Maura Misel racking up nine saves for her fourth straight shutout. Coaches called the annual matchup a key measuring stick for a young Tigers squad, which generated several near-misses on goal and now turns its focus to hosting Nitro at 6 p.m. Tuesday. 
2. Marietta levee project nearing completion, officials urge public to stay out of work zone (wtap.com) — Marietta's riverfront levee is almost finished, and city officials are warning residents to stay out of the work zone while fresh concrete cures and railings are installed. The mayor is planning a Sept. 3 ribbon cutting and reminding people about strict pedestrian and traffic closures on the bridge during Sternwheel fireworks, with possible charges for anyone who ignores the rules.
3. Marietta High School Band Prepares Winter Show Under New Director (sboplus.net) — Marietta High School's "Wall of Sound" marching band is deep into rehearsals for its winter-themed show, "Frost Work," under new director Barnett. She's emphasizing personal connections and life skills like responsibility and resilience, while students say the program builds confidence, camaraderie, and a positive tone for the school year with support from a full instructional team.
4. WTAP's 100 Candle Club honors Centenarian Janice Kindelberger (wtap.com) — Longtime Marietta-area resident Janice Kindelberger is being honored by WTAP's 100 Candle Club after celebrating her 100th birthday on August 23. Now living in Devola and active at Putnam Congregational Church, she's remembered for decades of teaching in Monroe County and for recently donating a new cabin to Camp Hervida, a gift highlighted in the Marietta Times.
5. Washington State College of Ohio celebrates first Occupational Therapy Assistant graduating class (wtap.com) — Washington State College of Ohio in Marietta is celebrating the first graduating class from its Occupational Therapy Assistant program, with nine students completing the new course this summer. Leaders say the program arrives as southeastern Ohio faces strong demand for OTAs, and they hope these graduates will strengthen local healthcare and support area families and communities.
📸 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 - 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
Friday September 18
Thursday September 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JV/V Volleyball vs Waterford HOME
Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
5:30 pm - JV/V Volleyball at Caldwell
Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
5:30 pm - JV/V Volleyball at Buckeye Trail
Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
5:30 pm - 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... →
Ohio Valley Opry, 1944 Washington Blvd, Belpre
6:00 pm - Ohio Valley Opry Bluegrass Night with Waverly Run Bluegrass Gospel →
Ohio Valley Opry, 1944 Washington Blvd, Belpre
6:00 pm - Tyler Booth →
The Adelphia Music Hall, 205 2nd St, Marietta
9:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hope this hasn't been there more than a day or 2 because I hadn't noticed it before ( last night was First time driving interesting enter since center stripe painted ) and never heard anyone mention it but now the intersection of ChamberlainDr and
Devol's Dam Rd is now a 3 way ( all ways ) all have stop signs,,, many times the cars turning left onto Chamberlain Dr. never stopped so now will… (Nextdoor Devola)
- Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Marietta. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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