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Hello Marietta! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What transparency demands and projects dominated Washington County's latest meeting?
  • Marietta malpractice case could reshape how Ohio limits medical payouts.
  • How a $100,000 grant could reshape career paths from Marietta schools.

Also on today's calendar: Fall Into A Good Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 40.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Washington County Commission meeting opens conversation on SE Ohio Port Authority (newsandsentinel.com) — Washington County commissioners meeting in Marietta approved contracts supporting the Senior Wheels transportation program and the Beverly waterline extension, while also agreeing to revisit repairs on Masonic Park Lane. Residents, including a Marietta petitioner, pressed for greater transparency from the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority about contracts, land deals, and a major loan tied to local development projects.
   

2. Ohio woman loses the wrong leg during surgery to treat cancer, now she's suing the hospital. How much could she get? (moneywise.com) — A 74-year-old patient is suing Selby General Hospital in Marietta after surgeons amputated the wrong leg, later removing the cancerous one as well, leaving her a double amputee. The case could test Ohio's limits on medical malpractice damages, with the state Supreme Court weighing how much victims of severe errors at local hospitals can recover.
   

3. Washington State College of Ohio awarded Appalachian Regional Commission funds (newsandsentinel.com) — Washington State College of Ohio in Marietta has been awarded a $100,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to design K–12-to-career pathways across its six-county service area. The one-year project will coordinate local schools, career centers, and employers to better align students' interests with real workforce needs in southeast Ohio.
   

4. 2026's 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In Ohio (worldatlas.com) — Marietta gets a prime spotlight as one of Ohio's best small towns to visit, with detailed suggestions for exploring its riverfront history, museums, and entertainment venues. From Campus Martius Museum and The Castle to Valley Gem Sternwheeler cruises and People's Bank Theatre, the piece positions Marietta as a must-visit destination for history buffs and weekend travelers.
   

5. Pioneer Roundup (mariettatimes.com) — Marietta College teams had a mixed weekend, with men's and women's soccer both falling to Ohio Northern while Pioneer volleyball pulled off a dramatic five-set home win in Ban Johnson Arena. The men's soccer team now returns home Wednesday night to host Carlow, giving local fans a quick chance to cheer them on after the road loss.
   

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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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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