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Putnam Chocolate Closing + Inflation Hurts Foodbanks + WSCC Awards

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Hello all! Christopher Schmitt here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 80 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. Putnam Chocolate in downtown Marietta is closing shop after 27 years. (Parkersburg News)
  2. Inflation is hurting food banks in Ohio. The need is up but the supply is down. (Statenews)
  3. Washington State Community College is awarding more than $160K in scholarships to Mid-Ohio Valley high school graduates. (Parkersburg News)
  4. Reminder: On Monday Ohio becomes a constitutional carry state. (WTAP)

    Today in Marietta:

    From my notebook:

    • Marietta Noon Lions: "Lions doing what Lions do best … serving our community! Check out our fabulous Adopt A Highway crew! #WeServe" (Marietta Noon Lions via Facebook)
    • The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "One interesting object that was repatriated to the museum originally from The Castle's last owner Jessie Davis Lindsay is this silk kimono. This object is now on display in the master bedroom, often called Jessie's room." (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
    • Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "We love to see businesses working together and making a difference!" (Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
    • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Look at these cuties! At the bottom, we have Ajax, Loki, and Bron! Then up top, we have Halle and Zeke! Ajax, Loki, and Bron love to play, be outside, and guard the house! Bron likes to think he is as big as Ajax and Loki and refuses to ..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
    • Memorial Health System: "Still feeling the effects of COVID-19? Visit mhsystem.org/lung to learn if the Post COVID-19 Care Clinic at Memorial Health System is right for you. #CaringForYOU #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #LiveLoveMOV #WorldClassCareRightHereAtHome #Ex..." (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
    • Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "Less than 2 weeks away from the Marietta workshop, we hope to see everyone Wednesday June 22nd 5PM at Buckeye Hills Regional Council on Pike Street. Be sure to register on their website to attend!" (Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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    Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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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