Hello Marietta! Christopher Schmitt here with your Monday edition of the Marietta Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Let’s dive into it.
First, today’s weather forecast:
Variable cloudiness. High: 70 Low: 53.
Here are today’s top stories at Marietta:
- Marietta College baseball coach Brian Brewer leads the team to its 600th victory with him as coach. (Marietta College)
- Ohio lawmakers are considering banning gender transition procedures. (State News)
- The Etta Express qualifies for the Super Regionals. This is the first time the Marietta College baseball team has participated in this prestigious game. (Marietta College)
- Ohio Republicans are proposing an amendment to clarify that non-US citizens cannot vote in Ohio elections. (State News)
- The Ohio University campus in Athens is preparing to demolish the Scott Quadrangle. The famous quad was installed in 1937. (Athens Messenger)
Today in Marietta:
- Start of MOV’n Dragons training (5:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Marietta Fire Department Local 442: “According to current members of Marietta Fire Department Local 442, we believe a historic attempt is underway. We have never had a member of our department to enter. It is happening at this location and time . Keep it up Lem” (Facebook)
- Harmar Village – Marietta, Ohio: “May 2022 Photo Collage: Marietta’s Newest SEWAH Panel Celebrating 150 Years of Marietta College Crew Click the link below for a very well done video that takes us inside Marietta’s SEWAH Studios, the production process of their aluminium…” (Facebook)
- Marietta/Belpre Health Department: “Just a reminder of all the services we now offer! And of course, we always offer vaccines! Be sure to come see us Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Call to make an appointment, or meet! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #SHSC #Clinic #service…” (Facebook)
- Memorial Health System: “LISTEN TO PODCASTS? Tune into Memorial Health Radio and hear our experts talk about health topics created with you in mind. Our health conversations range from maintaining mobility as you age, to early detection of cancer breast milking…” (Facebook )
- Washington County Public Library: “Did you know that #SirArthurConanDoyle, author of rational and scientific thinking #SherlockHolmes, was a strong believer in the supernatural? Learn more about his intriguing life: bit.ly/3MfhGmG @NewsBank #NewsBank #SherlockHolmesDay OTD…” ( Facebook )
You’re all caught up for today! I’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.
— Christopher Schmitt
About me: Hi, I’m the Community Editor for Patch.com/marietta. I have lived in Marietta most of my life. I graduated from Ohio University’s EW 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 look forward to bringing my experience home and providing Marietta with the exceptional journalism she deserves. You can email me at christopher.schmitt@patch.com or call me at 740-516-4969.
