Runaway Juvenile Shooting + Warrant Of The Week + Opioid Suit

Hi all. It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town...

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Now, today's weather:

Pleasant with some sun. High: 81 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Only one of three suspects in a Belpre shooting still hasn't been arrested. Police say the third suspect is a juvenile and a runaway. (WTAP)
2. Justin Edward Wolfe is the Washington County Sheriff's Office Warrant of the Week. He's wanted for burglary and failure to appear. (WCSO)
3. A drug policy reform group is suing a state board over how the opioid settlement money is being used. They argue the board isn't being transparent. (Statenews)
4. The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is dealing with a high shelter population, and lower funds. (WTAP)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "We have been receiving some questions about Monkeypox! Here are some Do's and Don'ts, what it is, and other CDC recommendations! #mymbh #MariettaOH #belpreoh #health #safety #monkeypox #CDC" (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 1 Jul 2022 Deputy Dolly completed charges for obstructing official business on Kevin Daniel Wilcox, age 32, 96 Lockhart Street, Belpre, OH. On 5 Jul 2022 Deputy Painter conducted a welfare check in Liberty Township. On 7 Jul 2022 Sgt...." (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for August 11th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Car Seat class TODAY, August 11th, at 10AM!! Call today to see if you qualify and reserve your spot! (740)-373-0611 Ext 2301. #mymbh #mariettaoh #belpreoh #carseat #class #community #health" (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Visit the hoopla Book Club Hub - http://theclub.hoopladigital.c... Summer 2022 Spotlight The Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz "Kravetz, a magnetizing storyteller with a satiric wit, has crafted an incisive, suspenseful, and h..." (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
• Memorial Health System: "As a proud member of your team, our sports med experts can see you at any of our FIVE locations! Set up your appointment by calling (740) 374-6030 and learn about our team at mhsystem.org/sportsmedicine #SportsMed #CaringForYou #Convenie..." (Memorial Health System via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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