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Cheers Marietta! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Marietta nursing home residents became runway models for a day
  • How a Marietta golfer shattered a 46-year-old school record
  • What new fracking leases near Marietta could mean for local water

Also on today's calendar: Find Your Wild 2026 Scavenger Hunt and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Residents take the runway for fashion show (mariettatimes.com) — Residents at the Washington County Home in Marietta recently traded bingo cards for the runway, modeling everything from animal prints to Halloween costumes in a lively fashion show. Organized by activities director Diana Hall, the event let five residents dress up, get their hair done, and relive old modeling memories while fellow residents and staff cheered them on.
   

2. Marietta golfer breaks 46-year-old school record (wtap.com) — A Marietta High School golfer just set a new school scoring record with a 64 at Cambridge Country Club, surpassing a mark that stood since 1980. The story highlights his years of hard work, his father's dual role as coach, and the Tigers' momentum after winning a second straight sectional title.
   

3. U.S. leases 2,777 acres of Ohio's only national forest for fracking (fox8.com) — Federal officials have leased 2,777 acres in Wayne National Forest's Marietta unit for potential fracking, including land in Washington County near New Matamoras. While supporters tout jobs and energy production, many southeast Ohio residents, including Marietta-area petitioners, worry about air and water impacts and plan legal challenges as drilling companies seek permits.
   

4. As MAGA embraces 'heritage Americans,' Ramaswamy navigates a challenging campaign (csmonitor.com subscription) — Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign swing through Marietta, including a town hall by the rivers and a gun show stop, is part of his tight race for Ohio governor. The piece explores how his pro-Trump, pro-business message plays with southeastern Ohio voters while he navigates debates over identity, nationalism, and his appeal to MAGA conservatives statewide.
   

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  • Loris Craft Attic inside Rinks has many gifts for the upcoming season!
    Gorgeous Witches hats, Handcrafted Soaps, Greeting Cards for Halloween and Christmas along with everyday cards. We have belt buckles, purses and… (Nextdoor Ohio River Scenic Byway)
  • The brisket is great if you order it around lunch time or shortly after.
    If you get it around dinner time, it's sat in the warmer all day and that tends to dry it out. (Nextdoor Devola)
  • Memorial Health System posted a job opening for Education Coordinator - Educational Services - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (71748) in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Captain D's Seafood Kitchen posted a job opening for Team Member in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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