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Schlicher Storm + WCSO K9 Death + Gallia Crash Death
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Good morning again Marietta! It's the Marietta Daily again. We just want to thank all of our readers for their continued support!
First, the next three days of weather:
- Thursday: Clear throughout the day. High: 78, Low: 53.
- Friday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 75, Low: 48.
- Saturday: Increasing cloudiness. High:75, Low: 64.
Cheapest gas in town:
- Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.09
- Kroger on Acme Street, $3.09
- GetGo on Pike Street, $3.09
- Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.09
For a full list click here
The average gas price in the State of Ohio is $3.05
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher says the city is working to clean up after the storm. He asks for folks to call if they have drainage or other issues. (Facebook)
- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is mourning one of their own. K9 Quick passed away yesterday. The German Shepherd was assigned to Retired Deputy John Underwood II. (FacebookFacebook)
- A man is dead after a crash in Galliapolis. Gallia County deputies say 51-year-old Jason Call went around a curve, over corrected and hit a fence. He wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. (WTAP)
- Roy James Campbell II is the Washington County Sheriff's Office Warrant of the Week. His original charge wasn't listed, but he's wanted for not registering his address.
- The Marietta College Women's Cross Country team has won the Muskingum Opener. (Facebook)
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Today in Marietta:
- Lady D Free Concert Presented by Artsbridge and Multi-Cultural Arts Festival (7:00 PM)
Marietta Patch Notebook
- Josh Schlicher, Mayor of Marietta Ohio: "We have crews out cleaning drains and picking up down limbs. We are monitoring the river level and will stay ahead of any needs of our citizens. Please call and report any drainage problems or other issues and we will get to them. I than..." (Facebook)
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "It is with a heavy heart that we report to you that K9 Quick has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Retired Deputy John Underwood II, and his family. R.I.P. K9 Quick, we thank you for your service and promise to never forget..." (Facebook)
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "Please contact law enforcement if you have any information on the location of this individual. https://washingtoncountysheriff.org/2021/09/01/emily-marie-blevins/" (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "Women's Cross Country wins Muskingum Opener #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
- Marietta Main Street: "Despite today's rain, there's sunshine ahead and this Friday night is September First Friday: Spirit Night thanks to event sponsor Jackson Realty, LLC and we've got an incredible lineup up fun, promotions, live music & more for folks of ..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "NOTICE OF LABOR DAY CLOSURE" (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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