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Sewer Settlement + Police Advisory Committee + Ohio Dr On Covid

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Hey, Marietta! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, what the next three days of weather look like:

  • Monday: Rain until evening. High of 81, Low of 69.
  • Tuesday: There will likely be a stray thunderstorm in the evening. High of 82, Low of 68.
  • Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High of 81, Low of 70.

Cheapest gas in town:

  • Speedway on Seventh Street, $2.97
  • Kroger on Acme Street, $2.97
  • GetGo on Pike Street, $2.97
  • Speedway on Second Street, $2.99
  • Marathon on Pike Street, $2.99

For a full list click here.

      The average gas price in Ohio today is $3.03

Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. Washington County and Marietta settle the wastewater system lawsuit. They pledge to work together on sewer matters moving forward. (Marietta Patch)
  2. Marietta is going to be setting up a police advisory committee. The committee will advise the city on standards and conduct for day-to-day policing. (WTAP)
  3. With COVID-19 numbers rising in Ohio, the state's health director said the time for mandates is over, and it's time for personal responsibility, and community leadership. (Columbus Patch)
  4. Ohio redistricting efforts are getting underway now that the data from the 2020 Census has been released. (Columbus Patch)
  5. Ohio lawmakers are considering another bill to ban mask mandates in schools. (Columbus Patch)

Upcoming Marietta Events:

  • James Backus exhibit opening and lecture on Tuesday. (2:00 PM)
  • Third Thursday talk at The Castle. (7:00 PM)
  • Music in the Park Marietta Thurday (7:00 PM)
  • Free portrait drawing class this Saturday with Steve Morningstar. (1:00 PM)
  • Sparkly Ladies Night in Marietta this Saturday. (8:00 PM)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

  • Memorial Health System: "URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM PATIENTS: We experienced an IT security incident earlier today. Our te..." (Facebook)
  • Marietta College: "See you tomorrow, Class of 2025!!" (Facebook)
  • Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Our community won't be the same as your gifts went beyond food. * Holiday envelopes * 10,000+ seniors fed during the ..." (Facebook)
  • Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Fascinated by this quilt map and the accompanying article. Underground Railroad "stations were from five to ten miles..." (Facebook)
  • Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Zeek is a magnificent 2-year old male American Staffordshire Terrier who was brought to the HSOV on August 9, 2021 by..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Marietta Ohio: "Looking for some Sunday plans? How about a trip to The Castle - Marietta, Oh Open from 1-4 p.m. today you can tour th..." (Facebook)
  • Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Anyone who wants to become a foster (or more info) can apply at www.HSOV.org" (Facebook)
  • Washington County Health Department: "If you are interested in receiving the COVID Vaccine. Feel free to Walk-In to the Washington County Health Department..." (Facebook)
  • Memorial Health System: "Have you heard? Our Department of Primary Care in Caldwell, Ohio is seeing orthopedic and podiatry patients! Schedule..." (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow 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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