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Teachers With Guns + Monkeypox Ohio + Hydrant Flushing

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Hello, hello. Christopher Schmitt here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Enjoy...

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Partly sunny, hot and humid. High: 92 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

  1. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has reduced the required training for teachers looking to pack heat. Some school staffers might be able to carry a firearm in the classroom with as little as 24 hours of training, down from 700 hours. (Statenews)
  2. A likely Monkeypox case has been found in Ohio. Health officials won't say where in the state due to privacy issues. (Statenews)
  3. Marietta city officials will begin flushing fire hydrants today. Check the map to see if your area is affected. (Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
  4. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is cracking down on drivers for what they call the 100 deadliest days of the year, between Memorial Day and Labor Day. (WTAP)

Today in Marietta:

From my notebook:

  • Marietta Ohio: "Swimming Lessons offered at the Marietta Aquatic Center: Session 1 - June 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 Session 2 - July 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14 Please call 740-373-2445 between Noon and 6p with any questions." (Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
  • Memorial Health System: "Congrats to Drs. Laura Burkett and Todd Hawkins for winning awards from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUHCOM) medical students! We are also excited to welcome Laura full time after graduation this year at ..." (Memorial Health System via Facebook)
  • Washington County Public Library: "Wednesday, June 15th, 1:30-2:30 pm - Come meet a dinosaur! This family program is open to all ages and no registration is required, however, the dinosaur may be scary for some. This program will take place in the library parking lot." (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
  • The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Sign up deadline for this year's history camp is Friday, June 17! We'll explore the wireless radio, donuts, designing camouflage, the sinking of the Titanic, and so much more! Pre-register your 3rd-6th grader online at: https://mariettac..." (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
  • Marietta Main Street: "Tickets are up and selling live." (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Back with some facts and information for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! Have you ever wondered how Dementia starts? Or how it changes and affects the brain? It is a complex disease with no definite answer as to what causes it. Th..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
  • Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Here are some tips for if/when a power outage occurs! The most important thing is to STAY CALM! Have some flashlights handy, battery-powered radio for news updates, and extra batteries. Visit the link for more tips and information! #mym..." (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
  • Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for today, June 14th!" (Washington County Public Library via 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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