Sting Arrest + Warrant Of The Week + Covid Shots For Ohio Kids

Happy Thursday, Marietta! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything going on today in town.

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First, the next three days of weather:

• Thursday: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 50, Low of 29.
• Friday: Clear throughout the day, freeze warning. High of 52, Low of 26.
• Saturday: Clear throughout the day. High of 56, Low of 26.

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Cheapest gas in town:

• Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.23
• Go Mart on Pike Street, $3.23
• Speedway on 2nd Street, $3.23
• BP & Dutchess on Pike Street, $3.23
• Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $3.23
• Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.23

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. Deputies in Washington County have a man in custody who allegedly tried to have sex with a child. They nabbed Joseph Nester as he tried to meet the girl in Marietta. Turns out there was no girl, and Nester crashed trying to flee police officers. (WTAP)
2. The Washington County Sheriff's Office Warrant of the Week is Anthony Cameron Williams. He's wanted for failing to register with the local sheriff's office. Anyone who spots him should call 9-1-1. (WCSO)
3. Children between the ages of 5-11 can now be vaccinated for COVID-19. Much like the state did with adults, they are offering prizes to kids getting the jab. State health officials remind all those vaccinated they still need to wear a mask indoors as they can still get and spread COVID-19. (WOUB)
4. Ohio GOP lawmakers have unveiled their Congressional map proposals. It appears to heavily favor Republicans. (Statehouse News Bureau)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "Good morning Marietta City Schools Families. To better prepare our students to be successful critical thinkers, we are shifting our schedule of classes this month by extending Thanksgiving break for all students. Classes will now conclud..." (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "First Friday is THIS Friday night sponsored by Marietta Community Foundation! Over two dozen area nonprofits will be setup at the Armory and throughout downtown to partake in our Thanks (for) Giving theme Mark your calendar to join us..." (Facebook)
• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "For more details and questions, please access Marietta Main Street @ https://www.mariettamainstreet.org/" (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "Thanks to the support of multiple advised funds of Marietta Community Foundation, we are proud to announce a new grant program for downtown business and building owners in 2022: Art Local. Art Local will match dollars of up to $1,500 or ..." (Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, November 4th! An * signifies a private facility stop." (Facebook)
• Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio: "What is FFA? Brian Welch, our FFA Advisor and Agricultural Education teacher has invited us to find out! #mcsoh #learnersforlife #DistrictOfChoice" (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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