Two Die In Firetruck Crash, MC Softball, Toy And Doll Museum

MARIETTA, OH — Good morning Marietta. Here are a few stories from the area we think you should know about this weekend.

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Two people die from crash involving a fire truck: Phyllis Smith and Zach Shrivers of WTAP report that on Thursday evening a Williamstown Volunteer Fire Truck hit and killed two pedestrians. Firefighters were responding to a structure fire on County Nine Road near Reno. William Reed, 72, and Karolyn Reed, 72, were hit by the fire truck as it was backing up. They were both pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is still under investigation.

Marietta College softball win game one at Otterbein: On Friday Marietta College softball split a doubleheader with Otterbein University. The Pioneers won game one 6-3 and the Cardinals won game two 6-4. This brings Marietta's record to 12-18. These teams face off again Monday for another doubleheader.

Toy and Doll Museum is reopening: Michelle Newbanks of the Marietta Times reports that the Children's Toy and Doll Museum is opening for the season this weekend. Museum higherups say they were closed last year, but that gave them time to inventory the museum while cleaning and painting it. The doors open Saturday afternoon and there will be a number of new displays. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children, and folks wanting to do larger groups can arrange that by calling 740-373-5900.

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