🌱 Marietta Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hey, neighbors! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Marietta Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Today you'll find news about:

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But first, today's weather:

Snow early, then rain. High: 53 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Federal Hocking Lancers boys extend win streak to 15 with win over Belpre (WOUB)
2. Academic Achiever: Maddox Rader (WTAP)
3. Wake-Up Call | News, Sports, Jobs (The Inter-Mountain)
4. Karen Ann Adams | News, Sports, Jobs (Parkersburg News)
5. Vera Marie Delancy | News, Sports, Jobs (Parkersburg News)
6. Tree commission prepares plantings for City Park | News, Sports, Jobs (Parkersburg News)
7. Wood BOE discusses bleacher project | News, Sports, Jobs (Parkersburg News)
8. Feeling better, Justice visiting Parkersburg to talk tax reform (Parkersburg News)
9. Wood County real estate transfers | News, Sports, Jobs (Parkersburg News)
10. Parkersburg URA tables building purchase | News, Sports, Jobs (Parkersburg News)
11. W.Va. Attorney General Discusses Opioid Settlements in Wood County (Wheeling Intelligencer)
12. HSOV gets an upgrade | News, Sports, Jobs (Marietta Times)
13. Police reports | News, Sports, Jobs (Marietta Times)
14. Stewart Federal Hocking overpowers Belpre in thorough fashion (Richland Source)
15. Parkersburg City Council discusses multiple topics (WTAP)
16. Marietta Welfare League gives away over $80,000 to help improve the community (WTAP)
17. Visit Marietta, Ohio for great attractions, dining, and unique shopping opportunities (Fox 28)
18. Gov. Justice plans income tax plan town halls in Parkersburg, Beckley area and Wheeling (WTOV Steubenville)

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Today in Marietta:

From my notebook:

• Visit Marietta Ohio: "Executive Director, Deana Clark, had the opportunity to share how great our town is with Fox 28 News in Columbus today! Check out the link to watch our segment! What is your favorite thing to do in Marietta? https://myfox28columbus.com/s..." (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• Marietta Ohio: "Boil Advisory Issued: Locations Affected: Customers who reside in the 800 block of Glendale Road from Hadley Lane up to the Glendale Water Reservoir will have water service temporarily interrupted due to emergency repairs on the 10" wate..." (Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "National Supply Store & Warehouse 134 Second St Marietta If you look closely at the top of the railyard photo, you'll see the National Supply Co building. In this Sept 16, 1900 newspaper add it states that the National Supply Co is a, "M..." (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio: "On 08 Jan 2023 deputies were dispatched to Wesley Township to a report of a domestic incident. The suspect fled the area prior to law enforcement arriving at the residence. It was reported that Dana N Harrison had been in an argument wit..." (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street: "Deana Clark, Executive Director of Visit Marietta Ohio was out spreading the word about our beautiful city today. Thank you for all you do for tourism in Marietta." (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)
• Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio: "Jan 24, 2023 Did you know that Marietta College offers special classes for retirees? My 85 year old mother and self are taking a class this semester on the First Ladies and their favorite foods. This footage, played during class, is beli..." (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Ohio River Sternwheel Festival: "We love Marietta ❤️ https://www.facebook.com/100064430454285/posts/551928473631496/?mibextid=Nif5oz" (Ohio River Sternwheel Festival via Facebook)
• Mid-Ohio Valley Employment: "😂😂TikTok Tuesday😂😂 Stop in to MOVE if you need help finding a “big boy” job this season! Don't forget to follow us on TikTok: movestaffing #MoveStaffing #MaketheMove" (Mid-Ohio Valley Employment via Facebook)
• The Castle - Marietta, Oh: "Make the most of The Castle’s educational offerings by becoming a member! The support of our membership allows us to care for our historic property, numerous artifacts, extensive gardens, and aids our efforts to provide exceptional educa..." (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
• Marietta Noon Lions: "We are proud to support local groups in their missions as well as our direct service we provide our community. We have been a strong supporter of Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley for many years, and have had many members serve..." (Marietta Noon Lions via Facebook)
• Washington County Public Library: "Here is the Bookmobile schedule for tomorrow, January 25th! 🙌 An * signifies a private facility stop." (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)
• Marietta/Belpre Health Department: "Boil Advisory! 800 Block of Glendale Road, from Hadley Lane to Glendale Water Reservoir! See below for more details! #mymbhd #mariettaoh #belpreoh #boiladvisory #health #safety" (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• The Marietta Times: "An agricultural worker killed seven people in back-to-back shooting sprees at two mushroom farms that had employed him in Northern California and the massacre is believed to be a “workplace violence incident,” officials said Tuesday as t..." (The Marietta Times via Facebook)
• The Marietta Times: "Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home last week, his lawyers says, the latest in a string of recoveries of confidential information from the homes of current and former top ..." (The Marietta Times via Facebook)
• The Marietta Times: "A report by a special grand jury in Georgia investigating possible interference in the 2020 election will remain secret for now while a judge considers its release. https://www.mariettatimes.com/news/2023/01/georgia-election-probe-report..." (The Marietta Times via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Devola: "Is anyone in Devola having internet problems again with Optimum? - He was outside our house twice today working and now we don't have internet. We called and they said they would send someone Feb 3rd..." (Nextdoor)
• Press Secretary Matt Bruning, Ohio Department of Transportation: "HEADS UP: - The Wednesday morning commute will be very challenging for most of Ohio. The issue isn't the amount of snow, but the timing of it. Plan ahead. If you can avoid travel, please do. If you must travel, check OHGO.com, allow plen..." (Nextdoor)
• Press Secretary Matt Bruning, Ohio Department of Transportation: "5:30AM UPDATE: - The heaviest snow seems to be along and north of I-70 right now. This is the view from one of our OHGO.com cameras on US 33 in Union County. More than 1,100 crews are out, statewide, but this morning's commute will be ch..." (Nextdoor)
• A.J. Silloway, Neighbor: "Update: The Marietta Police Department and Washington County Sheriff's Office were unable to locate those two suspects and are now back on normal patrol, however they will still be watching out for them. If you see either of the suspects..." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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