🌱 Washington County Home App + Human Trafficking Arrests Made

Get on up, Marietta! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Marietta.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy; a little p.m. rain. High: 62 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. With just a few clicks on a tablet, Washington County Home residents are connecting with others and learning new skills. Caretakers at the Washington County Home say residents have loved using a new app and have reached out to the app developer to request more games. Contact information of residents' families is being added to the app so that they can communicate with their loved ones. (WTAP-TV)
2. The Ohio Attorney General's office says a search warrant raid recently conducted in Southeast Ohio resulted in arrests and charges of human trafficking. That raid took place in a massage parlor, but a member of the local task force serving southeast Ohio says motels and other locations can be scenes for human sex trafficking. (WTAP-TV)

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Today in Marietta:

• Victorian Christmas Tours At The Castle Historic House Museum (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Keep an eye on your mailboxes 📪 — The Magazine of Marietta College Fall 2021 Issue is coming soon! (Facebook)
• The Castle invites you to experience a Victorian Christmas with a guided tour. Enjoy learning the history and legends tied to many of our modern holiday traditions and decorations during this special evening event. (Facebook)
• Looking for a little Holiday Cheer? 🤶 Well, look no more! Stop by Mid-Ohio Valley Employment (MOVE) in Vienna to fill out an application and pick up some Christmas goodies. 🎄 We take applications daily from 8:00-4:00. Stop by and check out our list of jobs. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.