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Suicide Housefire + Pio Soccer Smarties + Vance On Energy
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Welcome back, Marietta! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's have at it...
First, today's weather:
Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 84 Low: 66.
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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:
- One man was found dead after firefighters responded to a fully involved housefire in Washington County. The man is believed to have shot himself in the head. The investigation remains open. (WTAP)
- Once again the Pioneer soccer teams were awarded for their academic achievements by the United Soccer Coaches. (Marietta College)
- Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance says the Democrats 'green' energy policies are hurting the pocketbooks of everyday Ohioans. (Statenews)
Today in Marietta:
From my notebook:
- Marietta College: "Pioneer Soccer teams once again achieve prestigious academic award #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Marietta College via Facebook)
- Historical Marietta Ohio: "Billy the "White Wings" man in downtown Marietta. "The Marietta Improvement Association is glad to announce that, thanks to the generous response of the City Street Commissioner, the majority of the businessmen and householders along cer..." (Historical Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
- The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Cemetery Tours: Fair Winds and Following Seas Saturday, Aug 13, 2022 – 10am & 12pm Learn about the local sailors, riverboat pilots, and U.S. Navy veterans that have risked their lives on the world's oceans and inland waterways to increas..." (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "August is National Immunization Awareness Month! It is important to understand the difference between an immunization and a vaccine! Immunization is defined as "process by which a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccin..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "No need to wait until the next day to be treated for urgent care needs … see a provider anytime, anywhere with MemorialCareNow! Learn how primary care patients receive FREE #urgentcare at mhsystem.org/memorialcarenow #Telemedicine #Memor..." (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
- Washington County Health Department: "Is it time for your CPR/First Aid/AED certification? Classes are offered by Washington County Health Department. The next class is scheduled Monday, August 8 at the EOC from 12:00pm - 4:30pm. Click this link to complete the google form t..." (Washington County Health Department via Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Devola: "I received a flyer in the mail awhile back for Marietta Handyman Christian Parks. - He did a small job painting our porch floor and walkway over the weekend and did an excellent job. He does a lot of different things outside and inside. ..." (Nextdoor)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon!
— 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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