Washington County Roadwork + Poll Workers + Jail Staffing

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Christopher Schmitt, your host of the Marietta Daily.

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First, the next three days of weather:

• Friday: Rain overnight. High of 84, Low of 61.
• Saturday: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High of 73, Low of 49.
• Sunday: Clear throughout the day. High of 64, Low of 42.

Cheapest gas in town:

• Speedway on Seventh Street, $3.25
• Go Mart on Pike Street, $3.25
• Speedway on 2nd Street, $3.25
• BP & Dutchess on Pike Street, $3.25
• Speedway on Muskingum Drive, $3.29
• Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $3.29

For a full list click here.

The average price of gas in Ohio is $3.25

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Roadwork in Washington County. (Marietta Patch)
2. Ohio still needs 17,000 poll workers for the November 2 election. (Statehouse News Bureau)
3. The Washington County Jail is hiring. They need a cook, a corrections officer, and a nurse. (WCSO)
4. Here are the latest construction projects in Washington County. (Marietta Patch)
5. WSCC is going to host a college fair and FAFSA workshop. (Marietta Patch)

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Marietta Patch Notebook

• Visit Marietta Ohio: "Only 3 weeks remain for the Trolley Tours for the season! Catch the Trolley every Friday & Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at 241 Front Street. Cost is $15 for adults and $13 for seniors." (Facebook)
• Marietta College: "Volleyball victorious over Capital #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "Octoberfeast is officially live until Saturday, October 23rd and nearly all of our Bingo Cards have been distributed which means our downtown restaurant community is certainly feeling the love of our community as you dine local! Using th..." (Facebook)

• Marietta Country Club: "We still have cart sponsorships available for YOUR business! Check out the information below on our cart sponsorships here at Marietta Country Club. If you are interested, please contact the office at 740-373-7722 or office@mariettacc.org" (Facebook)
• Marietta College Men's Basketball: "#PioNation today is the last day to order from our team store. Use the link below to place your order! https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/MCMBK21568" (Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Marietta District 6690: "We are so excited to welcome Kelsey Eden to Rotary!" (Facebook)
• The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "The Castle Third Thursday Talks presents "On Military Leave with Flora Mason: A Marietta Musician's WWI Experience," by Claire Crane. Claire will explore the significance of American women creating a home away from home "over there" by e..." (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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