Rpe Johnson On Vax + COVID #s In WC + ODOT Crews Prep

Happy Monday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, the next three days of weather:

• Monday: Clear throughout the day. High of 68, Low of 41.
• Tuesday: Clear throughout the day. High of 71, Low of 38.
• Wednesday: Clear throughout the day. High of 71, Low of 42.

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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. Southeast Ohio's U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson is against mandatory COVID vaccines. He says that decision should be between an individual, and their doctor. (WTAP)
2. COVID-19 update for Washington County. (Marietta Patch)
3. ODOT crews are gearing up for winter weather. (Marietta Patch)
4. The Washington County Jail is hiring. (WCSO)
5. A bill to ban vaccine mandates is in limbo right now. (Statehouse News Bureau)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Marietta College Softball: "The team had a fun night eating soup and painting/carving pumpkins at Coach Castle's house. There is something special about this group Thank you to Stacy Family Farm for donating pumpkins for our team to use!" (Facebook)
• Visit Marietta Ohio: "Some of our most favorite sunsets are captured on the Ohio River " (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "See below for a special note from the Riverside Artists Gallery. While we are incredibly sad to know that they will be closing their doors by the new year, we are also so grateful to them for all they've done for our downtown, for our co..." (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Vierstra leads Pioneers to 35-7 win at Wilmington #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3fb #d3football" (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Women's Rowing sweeps Adrian and Robert Morris #Pionation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Men's Rowing beats Adrian #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: "Join us at our hiring event where we will be conducting on the spot interviews! When: Monday, October 18; 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: Marietta Memorial Hospital – Strecker Conference Room Who: EVERYONE Check out our open positions and learn m..." (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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