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🌱 Patch AM: What commissioners decided about sewers, wells, and local roads this week

Coming up on the Marietta Patch calendar: Christmas Home Town

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Hi there, Marietta! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What commissioners decided about sewers, wells, and local roads this week
  • What ACEN accreditation means for Marietta's nursing students and hospitals
  • Can Marietta bounce back after this 42-0 road defeat?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Home Town and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: A morning shower in spots, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nohe clarifies stance on injection wells at commission meeting (newsandsentinel.com) — Washington County commissioners meeting in Marietta finalized the long-running Devola sewer project, advanced a major Ohio 7 sewer proposal, and reviewed multimillion-dollar upgrades to 24 pump stations that protect local water and wastewater systems. Commissioners also debated a possible three-year moratorium on Class II injection wells, while delaying decisions on turning Masonic Park Road and Clare Kennedy Drive over to townships for maintenance.
   

2. Washington State College of Ohio earns ACEN accreditation for 2 nursing programs (newsandsentinel.com) — Washington State College of Ohio in Marietta has earned national ACEN accreditation for both its associate and RN-to-BSN nursing programs, strengthening credentials for local students. Graduates have posted NCLEX pass rates above state and national averages, with strong job placement that benefits healthcare providers and patients throughout the Marietta and Washington County region.
   

3. Prep football roundup: Belpre blanked by Southern (newsandsentinel.com) — Marietta High's tough season continued as the Tigers were shut out 42-0 at Fort Frye, managing just 148 total yards and turning the ball over four times. The roundup also highlights other regional Friday night games and notes Marietta will host Point Pleasant next week, giving local fans another chance to support the team at home.
   

4. Nicest Small Towns To Visit Near Columbus (worldatlas.com) — Marietta gets a spotlight here as Ohio's oldest city and a standout day-trip from Columbus, with downtown riverfront charm and deep Northwest Territory history. The piece highlights the Campus Martius Museum, the Rufus Putnam House, and scenic Valley Gem sternwheeler cruises, plus the annual Sternwheel Festival, positioning Marietta as a must-visit "Riverboat Town" for history buffs and weekend explorers.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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