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Road Closures + MC Coach Of The Year + DMV Online License Renewal
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Good morning, everybody. It's Wednesday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and nice. High: 86 Low: 57.
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- The Groves Avenue/Slaughterhouse Hill Road area of Marietta will be closed today to locate a water leak. (Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
- Marietta College baseball coach Brian Brewer was named 2022 Region 7 Co-Coach of the Year yesterday. (Marietta College via Facebook)
- Finally, Ohio drivers can skip the wait at the DMV to renew their licenses and just do it all online now. (Statenews)
- Marietta Main Street is hosting their July First Friday tomorrow. They will have artists and vendors on Butler Street Friday night with a variety of goods. (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)
- Some Ohio prosecutors will not be enforcing the law when it comes to abortion. (Statenews)
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Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta Main Street: "Another crafty project that will be on the Armory lawn for First Friday this Friday, make your own Grinch Christmas ornament. Visit our Hometown Holiday Committee table to created your own ornament that can later be placed on the Mariett..." (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "The following subject(s) were processed into the Washington County Jail 26 June 2022: Joseph Adam McKitrick, age 42, Marietta, OH, aggravated possession of drugs, a felony. Isabella Tristen Leilani Vincent, age 22, Belpre, OH, probation ..." (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
- The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Did you know? The first restoration of The Castle began in 1974 when Stewart and Bertlyn Bosley began restoring in renovating this 119 yr old home to eventually live in. It is because of their 17-year commitment and labor of love that th..." (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "As we gear up for 4th of July weekend, MBHD wants to make sure everyone's food is good and cooked! There is nothing like a nice burger or steak right off the grill! Here are some helpful tips for safe grilling! Check out the websites bel..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
- Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for June 29th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "It's summer break for the kiddos and what better time to get them in for their annual wellness exam? Schedule an appointment with our pediatric and primary care providers by calling (740) 568-5241! Same/next day appointments are available!" (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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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