Primary Spending + Mock Drunk Driving + Memorial Bridge Reopens

Good morning, people of Marietta! It's me again, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 69 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Big spending in Ohio primary races just days before Election Day. (Statehouse News Bureau)
2. Law enforcement again put on a mock drunk driving production. (WTAP)
3. The Memorial Bridge is set to reopen this morning (Marietta Times)
4. Pet of the Week: Cher from the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley (WTAP)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "April 28, 2022 WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Ohio's Governor announced today that $500 million in federal dollars will be dispersed to 32 Appalachian counties --- one being Washington County. The funds will be dispersed "over the next two years...." (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "As an Assistant Professor, Leanne Price '97 knows how hard her students have to work in order to excel in her classes. Now that she is pursuing her doctorate, Price is putting in that same effort. Recently, Price was inducted into the Ph..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Ohio: "Thank you to all who participated in the mock prom car crash drill today at Marietta Highschool! What a powerful presentation! Many proms in the area are tomorrow, so please be extra cautious. Devola Vol. Fire Co. Marietta Firefighters L..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "Thank you Marietta College and WCMO Television for making this amazing video showcasing our Public Art Committee and the beautiful murals in downtown Marietta." (Facebook)
• Marietta Marlins: "Great response so far for Summer Marlins Registration! The way the registration is going, we may have to put a cap on the number of swimmers for the summer! We would hate for anyone who wants to join to get locked out. Make sure to regis..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "K9 Brody sweeps People's Bank Theater for the Governor DeWine detail. Keeping everyone safe, it's what he does!!! " (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Softball takes two from Wittenberg #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3softball" (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Men's and Women's Rowing to dedicate new Eights at Dad Vail Regatta #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
• Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "We love a packed room! Todays Coffee Chat with Jeremiah's Coffee House was a Charcuterie Chat, the spread was so good we actually forgot to take a picture before diving in." (Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 25 Mar 2022 Sgt. Brown and Deputy Tucker were dispatched to Fearing Township in reference to a rifle being found laying in the woods. If anyone has any information on this rifle, or if it belongs to you, please contact Deputy Tucker a..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Noon Lions: "Today, we grew by two feet! Welcome to our newest Lion, Sidney Marshall! We're so excited to have you and can't wait to see how your service impacts our community! Thank you to DGE Mary Bumpus for jumping in for an impromptu installation!" (Facebook)
• The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Don't miss our "Over Here" Living History Day this Saturday! Jerrie Berentz… "The Castle's living history event on April 30, is a rare opportunity to step back in time to April 20, 1917. As you enter The Castle you will meet Castle resid..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Friends of the Marietta Library Used Book Sale coming up this weekend!" (Facebook)
• The Marietta Times: "Nelsonville-York broke a 4-4 tie with one run in the top of the seventh inning and snapped Belpre's 11-game winning streak with a 5-4 victory. https://www.mariettatimes.com/sports/2022/04/carmichael-homers-but-belpre-drops-tight-one-to-n-y/" (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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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