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Sternwheel Starts Today + WCSO Bikes + Workingman Turns 100
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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Marietta today.
First, the next three days of weather:
- Friday: Clear throughout the day. High of 79, Low of 51.
- Saturday: Clear throughout the day. High of 83, Low of 52.
- Sunday: Clear throughout the day. High of 89, Low of 62.
Cheapest gas in town:
- Speedway on 2nd Street, $2.99
- Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $2.99
- GetGo on Pike Street, $2.99
- Go Mart on Pike St, $2.99
- Speedway on Seventh Street, $2.99
For a full list click here
The average gas price in the State of Ohio is $3.00
Here are the top stories in Marietta today:
- The Sternwheel Festival starts today, and the pyrotechnics crew is already busily preparing for the finale. (Facebook)
- The Washington County Sheriff's Office is extending gratitude to the companies who donated bicycles for local fairs and the Belpre Homecoming. (WCSO)
- The Workingman's Store on Putnam Street is celebrating 100 years. The store's birthday was yesterday. (Facebook)
- The Marietta/Belpre Health Department says COVID-19 numbers are going up. (Facebook)
- A lawsuit has been filed to try and get rid of Ohio's 'Stand Your Ground' law. (Statenews)
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Marietta Patch Notebook
- Ohio River Sternwheel Festival: "The Pyrotechnics crew is busy working to set up for the "Salute to America" fireworks super show! It takes a full three days to set up the thousands of fireworks shells on both the river barge and bridge." (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "1978 Sternwheel Festival Marietta, Ohio Photos gathered from the video, "Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 1978"." (Facebook)
- Marietta Main Street: "Today is the 100th Anniversary for The Workingman's Store on Putnam Street! Opening in 1921, The Workingman's Store has been in various locations but they're current location on Putnam Street has been home to them since the late 1970s. T..." (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Sept 9, 2021 Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, Marietta, Ohio A look @ who's here & ready for the biggest party on the Ohio River. * Who's coming? * Who will miss it this year? -- Trish [...sorry for the jumpy video. It's windy today]" (Facebook)
- Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "Sheriff Mincks and the Washington County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the following sponsors for the donations of bicycles for the Waterford Community Fair, Belpre Homecoming and the Washington County Fair. Belpre Homecoming - Fa..." (Facebook)
- Marietta College: "You won't be the same after your four years at Marietta. The status quo doesn't cut it here. In an environment where we celebrate curiosity, inspire independence and praise perseverance, how could you possibly stay the same? Just ask Psy..." (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "This report reflects an increase of 247 positive cases over a 2 week period. If you are wanting to get vaccinated, please reach out to us, please exercise cautionary procedures to keep yourself and others safe." (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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