Reno Chief Dies + Devola Sewer Funding + DeWine's Judge Son

Good morning, Marietta! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything happening in town today.

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First, the next three days of weather:

• Tuesday: Clear throughout the day. High of 71, Low of 38.
• Wednesday: Clear throughout the day. High of 71, Low of 42.
• Thursday: Possible light rain in the evening. High of 69, Low of 50.

Cheapest gas in town:

• Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.25
• Go Mart on Pike Street, $3.25
• Speedway on 2nd Street, $3.25
• BP & Dutchess on Pike Street, $3.25
• Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $3.25
• Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.25

For a full list click here.
The average price of gas in Ohio is $3.24

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Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

1. Reno volunteer fire department chief Dan Ritchey has passed away. (WTAP)
2. Washington County will be getting 3/4 of a million dollars for the Devola Sewer Project. (WMOA)
3. Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine refuses to recuse himself from a case involving his father Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. (Statehouse News Bureau)
4. Nelsonville resident nominated for Marietta College Homecoming Queen (Athens Messenger)
5. Campus Martius Museum holds Archaeology Day (Marietta Times)

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Today in Marietta:

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Marietta College: "Men's Basketball Season Tickets go on sale October 25th #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3hoops" (Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: "Providing the #MidOhioValley with the industries latest standards is something you can #ExpectMore of when you partner with our experts. We are excited to be the FIRST HOSPITAL in the U.S. to fully convert to single use duodenoscopes! Ga..." (Facebook)
• Mid-Ohio Valley Employment: "Our very own, Natalie Payton, is running for Homecoming queen at Marietta College! No one is more deserving. She works so hard at everything she does and always gives 100%. She is already a queen in our eyes! #NatForQueen #OurI..." (Facebook)
• Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "As we talk about recruiting Partners in Education, Mrs. Cook at Washington Elementary School reminds us that the partnership is a two-way street. One where we have opportunities to serve our partners, too. We're happy to have the Boys & ..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "We can't wait to see what Thomson's Landscaping is up to this Thursday evening! If you like to know what is new for Christmas register at the link below: https://business.mariettachamber.com/events/details/business-after-hours-thomson-s-..." (Facebook)
• Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Classes started today, but there's still time to sign up your child to build critical developmental skills including self-confidence and goal-setting. For more information call 740-336-1041." (Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, October 19th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
• Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "As we model the behaviors we want to see in our teens, they practice safety on and off the roads. #TeenDriverSafety #DistrictOfChoice #learnersforlife #mcsoh https://fb.watch/8Jxq3KbBgF/" (Facebook)
• Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: ""Last week we focused on listening, this week it's on trustworthiness and building trust, with lessons and questions, music and practice of those skills inside the classrooms," said Guidance Counselor Kim Cwynar. "This becomes a part of ..." (Facebook)\
• Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: "Don't miss out! Register for the Legislative forum tomorrow using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-v6nXz-xQTWS5F7DgIU1Wg" (Facebook)

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— 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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