Meigs Co Arson + Poison Plant + Father's Day Car Show

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What the next three days of weather look like:

• Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a high level of humidity. High of 87, low of 69.
• Monday: There will be scattered thunderstorms throughout the day. High of 89, low of 60.
• Tuesday: Scattered showers, mostly in the morning. High of 68, low of 50.

Marietta fun fact of the day:

Mariettans who stayed home during the Civil War lived in constant fear of a Confederate attack. There was a real worry that Stonewall Jackson would lead a charge against Parkersburg. Tho Ohio governor stationed the First Regiment of Light Artillery at Marietta in 1861. They stayed here until 1865. Colonel William Rufus Putnam was made commandant of the post in the city his grandfather founded.

Cheapest gas in town:

• GetGo on Pike Street, $2.82
• Kroger on Acme Street, $2.82
• Speedway on Seventh Street, $2.82
• Go Mart on Pike Street, $2.82
• Marathon on Muskingum Drive, $2.82

A full list can be found here.

The average gas price in Ohio is $3.00

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Here are the top stories for the day:

1. A Michigan man is under arrest for a fire in Pomeroy. Deputies say he intentionally set fire to a motel. He's facing aggravated arson charges. (WTAP)
2. An Ohio man has spent more than a month on a ventilator because of a deadly plant blooming all across the state. Know how to identify and avoid it. (Patch)
3. The Annual Father's Day Car Show is back. Starting this morning at 9, the Lions Club will be hosting their famous car show once again at Muskingum Park. (Patch)

Marietta Community Calendar:

-There will be a car show this Sunday which is Father's Day. It will be hosted by the Lions Club. Details here.

-There will be a Father's Day Cruise at the Valley Gem Sternwheeler this afternoon. More details here.

-Tho Ohio River Museum will be hosting a summer camp on Tuesday, June 22. Details here.

I would encourage any reader who wants to promote a local event to click here and post it on Patch. It's easy and free! The idea is to have a solid community calendar where any and all can come to see what's going on in Marietta.

That's it for today, you're all caught up on what's happening in Marietta. See you again tomorrow.
-Chris

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A little about me, I'm Chris Schmitt; I grew up in Marietta, went to Marietta High School, and graduated from Ohio University's Scripps School of Journalism. I worked at a number of newspapers before becoming a national correspondent for IHeartRadio in New York. A couple of years ago I made the decision to move back to Marietta and be closer to family.