Community Corner
Wood Co $$$ + May Primary Questions + Police Incident
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Marietta.
Happy Monday, neighbors! Here's what's happening around Marietta today.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny, brisk and cold. High: 38 Low: 16.
Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:
- Wood County Society held 53rd annual telethon and raised over $200,000 (WTAP)
- A panel of circuit court judges is deciding whether to postpone the May primaries due to a districting issue. (Statehouse News)
- Williamstown Police Chief Shawn Graham spoke to WTAP about a troubling video involving one of his cops. (WTAP)
From our sponsor:
Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts?
To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here.
From my notebook:
- Marietta College: "Men's Rowing has a successful trip to San Diego #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer" (Facebook)
- Marietta College Women's Soccer: "Got a team birthday to celebrate today, #PioNation! Help us wish @mackenziepolunus a very Happy Birthday… Hope you have a fantastic day, Kenzie!" (Facebook)
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "Lassie is a beautiful one-year old female Border Collie mix who arrived at the HSOV on March 26, 2022 after she was picked up on Interstate-77 (Exit 16) near Macksburg Ohio by a Washington County Deputy Sheriff. Lassie was not wearing a ..." (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Witten's Pike Street Marietta In a matter of days one of our favorite signs of spring will arrive: Witten's!According to Tom Witten the familiar Pike Street address [to the left of the Cone-N-Shake] will open April 15th. I've been watchi..." (Facebook)
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "This lovely pair of Labrador Retrievers (Shrek & Fiona) were brought to the HSOV on March 25, 2022 (no location given as to where they were found). Shrek was wearing a collar but, unfortunately, there was neither an id tag nor a dog tag" (Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: "March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If detected early, colon cancer is very treatable. This is why it's important to get screened. It's recommended to start getting screened at the age of 45 (if at average risk). Talk to your pro..." (Facebook)
- Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV: "**PHOTOS 3/21/2022** ... Rose is a beautiful 1-1/2 year old female German Shepherd mix who was brought to the HSOV on February 23, 2022 by a Washington County Ohio Deputy Sheriff who had picked her up on Acme Street in Marietta Ohio. Ros..." (Facebook)
- Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Safety Town Harmar School 100 Fort Square Several have messaged me inquiring about Safety Town. I reached out to the Rotary Club of Marietta District 6690, and yes, there will be a Safety Town this year. June 13-23 For more details and i..." (Facebook)
Loving the Marietta Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:
- Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
- Get your local business listed in front of readers
- Send me a news tip or suggestion at christopher.schmitt@patch.com
Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— 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.
