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Police Pool Party + Van Flip + Lost Bikes
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Hey, friends. Christopher Schmitt here with your Monday edition of the Marietta Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's have at it...
First, today's weather:
A shower and thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 66.
Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- Marietta Police are holding their annual Children's Pool Party on Wednesday! (Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
- A van flipped on I-77 in Parkersburg yesterday. A medic from Marietta was driving by and was able to help the van driver. There were only mild injuries. (WTAP)
- The Washington County Sheriff's Office recovered a couple bicycles near the Marietta Shrine Club and Ohio Valley Memorials. If either are yours, contact a local deputy. (WCSO)
- A report issued by a company working with the Ohio Environmental Council says that climate change could end up being costly for Ohio in the long run. (Statenews)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Neighborhood Care Team - Deanna G., AEP Ohio: "Storm Update - Field personnel continue to safely restore power to the 7,700 customers who remain without power after yesterday's severe weather system. Below are estimated restoration times by area. We're continuing to closely monitor..." (Nextdoor)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Harmar Days Street Festival. Raffles. Entertainment. Car Show. Want to volunteer? Need more info? Got questions? ALL INFO CAN BE FOUND @ https://www.saveharmarbridge.c... Volunteers, please email Allie Schultheis, ..." (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
- Marietta Marlins: "This Marlin had a pretty good day out of the water today. Congrats Kayla Stewart on your 4 state powerlifting records!" (Marietta Marlins via Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month! JA is an interesting and surprising disease! Here are 4 facts that might surprise you about Juvenile Arthritis! For more on JA and JA Awareness, visit the websites below! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #b..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "Looking for a rewarding career? Check out our open positions at mhsystem.org/careers and don't forget to follow our careers page - Memorial Health System Careers! #career #careergoals #careergrowth #careersuccess #careerdevelopment #care..." (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "#AmeliaEarhart once said, "The best way to do it, is to do it." Born on this date in 1897, Earhart became the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Learn more about some of the theories and facts surrounding her fat..." (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Christopher Schmitt
About me: Hey there, I'm the community publisher for Patch.com/marietta. I've lived in Marietta for most of my life. I graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2014. I wrote for a community newspaper before moving to New York to be a national correspondent for IHeartRadio. I'm looking forward to bringing my experience back home with me and providing Marietta with the outstanding journalism she deserves. You can email me at christopher.schmitt@patch.com or call me at 740-516-4969.
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