Task Force Arrest + New Therapy Dogs + Baby Vaccines In Ohio

Good morning, hello! It's me, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Here goes...

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 87 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. The Southeastern Ohio Trafficking Task Force has arrested a man for improper communications with a minor. (WCSO)
2. Two Washington County schools will be getting therapy dogs. The county commissioners said the dogs would be going to Fort Frye High School and Warren High School. (WTAP)
3. Ohio is getting ready to roll out vaccines for children younger than 5. Despite COVID-19 vaccines being almost totally unnecessary for children in that age group, Ohio pediatricians could be injecting kids with it anyway as early as next week. (Statenews)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "The Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force routinely conducts online predator stings in an attempt to reduce crimes against children and to raise awareness of human trafficking in our area. On 5 May 2022 60 year old Ronald L. May..." (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Posted previously in another album when Mark Marion noticed "the Doodlebug" to the far right, which has just left the Williamstown/ Marietta bridge and is traversing Highland Avenue, Williamstown. Mark also noted that the "camera would b..." (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Wasco, Inc. Washington County Ohio: "Come see us! We have full time positions available with great people and great benefits too!" (Wasco, Inc. Washington County Ohio via Facebook)
• Josh Schlicher, Mayor of Marietta Ohio: "Sharing from Main Street West and Jackson Patterson." (Josh Schlicher, Mayor of Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "It is going to be a hot summer, and summer has not even officially began! During these hot times, no one wants their AC to give out! Here are some tips for helping keep cool, keep your AC running, and help keep the electric bill down! St..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "MBHD will be closed on Monday, June 20th! We will resume our regular business hours Tuesday, June 21st! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #closed" (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. 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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