Community Corner
Rep Johnson Update + Petitions Due In Soon + Vigil In The Park
Welcome to the Marietta Daily, your go-to for the scoop on all things Marietta.
Happy Monday, Marietta! Here's everything happening today in town.
First, what the next three days of weather look like:
Monday: Clear throughout the day. High: 89, Low: 64.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High: 87, Low: 65.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High, 85, Low 60.
Marietta historical tidbit of the day:
Due to some actions of a couple of Jehovah's Witnesses in Marietta during World War II, more than 500 citizens called for city council to limit their activities. Others in the county felt labeling a religion subversive and suppressing them was dangerous to First Amendment rights. An ordinance was proposed to require vendors of magazines, pamphlets, and printed materials to buy a license, and take an oath swearing allegiance to the American flag. After the matter was batted around in public for months it was ultimately killed in September 1942.
*City Into Town, Cayton and Riggs
Cheapest gas in town:
- BP on Pike Street, $3.06
- The Loading Zone in Williamstown, $3.07
- Go Mart on Pike Street, $3.09
- Speedway on Second Street, $3.09
- Marathon on Gilman Avenue, $3.09
- Marathon on State Route 7, $3.09
For a full list click here.
- The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.11
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- Congressman Johnson's Weekly Update (Marietta Patch)
- There are less than three weeks for folks to get signatures in to run for office in Washington County. (Marietta Times)
- A group held a candlelight vigil honoring John Lewis at Muskingum Park. They also spoke in favor of federal voting reforms. (WTAP)
- The CDC says that based on the data they have, 2020 was likely the deadliest year for drug overdoses in Ohio. It looks like more than 14 Ohioans died of an OD last year. (Statehouse News)
Today in Marietta
- Puppy Pals Sleepover (10:00 AM)
Upcoming events in Marietta
- Legacy of the Vincent rifle. Campus Martius. Tuesday at 2:00 PM
- Community Pool Party at the Marietta Aquatic Center on Wednesday. 6:30-8:30
- Historic Harmar Ghost Trek. Friday at 8:00 PM
- Animal Crossing in real life at the Washington County Library. Saturday at 11:00
Marietta Patch Notebook
- Marietta Main Street: "We hope you not only enjoyed last night's Christmas in July Parade but also the Foam Dance Party in East Muskingum Pa..." (Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.
— 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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