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🌱 Patch AM: What led deputies to multiple new arrests tied to Marietta this week?
Also check out Steve Earle on the Marietta Patch calendar
Good day Marietta! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What led deputies to multiple new arrests tied to Marietta this week?
- How new training in Marietta could keep more young workers local
- When Lancaster Street Hill is expected to fully reopen to drivers
Also on today's calendar: "Dog Days of Summer " Used Book Sale and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. News 17 Aug 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Recent Washington County law-enforcement reports include a domestic violence warrant through Marietta Municipal Court and a stolen vehicle recovered in the City of Marietta. Deputies also handled an OVI crash on Caywood Road near Marietta and booked several Marietta residents into the county jail on charges ranging from drug offenses to assault. 
2. Sen. Husted visits Marietta to discuss workforce efforts (wtap.com) — Sen. Jon Husted visited Marietta's Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition to talk about expanding local workforce training so more students graduate ready for manufacturing jobs right here in Washington County. He highlighted big growth in career-ready graduates and said these programs are helping young people stay, work, and earn good wages in the Marietta area.
3. Lancaster Street Hill repairs expected to be completed by weekend (wtap.com) — Repairs on Marietta's Lancaster Street Hill are expected to wrap up this weekend, with paving planned Friday and the road reopening to traffic Saturday morning if weather cooperates. Crews have already installed new sanitary sewer line, though heavy rain has repeatedly slowed work by flooding the excavation area.
4. Farm 2 Table bigger, better (mariettatimes.com subscription) — Community leaders and the Marietta Community Foundation are joining forces to expand the Farm 2 Table program that turns fair livestock purchases into fresh meat for Washington County food pantries. Starting this fair season, buyers can designate animals to Farm 2 Table, while donations and year-round fundraising will help provide more locally raised protein to families in need.
5. 2026 John Marshall Monarchs (wtov9.com) — John Marshall High School's 2026 football schedule includes an away game at Marietta on August 28, giving local fans a home matchup to circle. The article also highlights the Monarchs' recent records, coaching history, and key program milestones heading into the new season.
📸 Around Marietta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta
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★ Featured events ★
- Steve Earle →
Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St, Marietta
8:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- 56th Annual Golf Outing
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Marietta Country Club
9:00 am - Eddie Montgomery →
Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St, Marietta
8:00 pm - "Dog Days of Summer " Used Book Sale →
"Little Yellow House", 617 Fifth Street, Marietta, Ohio
9:00 am - Greetings to Meetings
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce The Galley 203 Second St. Marietta, Ohio
12:00 pm - Braden Hull →
Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St, Marietta
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Friday September 4
📣 Marietta Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Marietta Shrine Club 249 Pennsylvania Ave Marietta Ohio
12:00 pm - High School Open House
Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
5:30 pm - Open House
Lowell Elementary Beverly, OH 45715
5:30 pm - Stars, Stripes & Soaring to Success Open House
Beverly Center Elementary Beverly, OH 45715
6:00 pm - FFHS Senior Sunrise behind the School
Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
6:00 am - JV/V Volleyball at Belpre
Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Oh dear Neighbors, hoping you can shed some light in our dark Devola.
Today I walked two of my grandsons to play at Putnam School. (Have walked my kids and grands there for 38 years, ever since we moved here!) And, the… (Nextdoor Devola)
- Hill International Trucks posted a job opening for Parts Clerk in Marietta. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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