River Trail Lawsuit + Bill Johnson Update + Trump Rally Ohio

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What the next three days of weather look like:

• Sunday: Partly cloudy, 55% humidity. High of 89, low of 69.
• Monday: Partly cloudy, 60% humidity. High of 90, low of 70.
• Tuesday: Partly cloudy, light showers possible, High of 92, low of 70.

Marietta fun fact of the day:

One of the first stores opened in the Northwest Territory was by Edward Tupper who came to Marietta in 1788 when he was 17-years-old. He began merchandising at the corner of Second and Putnam Street.

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 today is $2.96

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Here are the top stories for the day:

1. Janelle Patterson reports that the City of Marietta has filed a lawsuit for the collapsed walking trail along the river at Duck Creek. The city has filed suit against the engineers who designed the project, and they could see $200,000 if they win. (The Marietta Times)
2. Southeastern Ohio's U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson dropped his weekly update. He talks about Biden and crime, Harris and the border, his new cybersecurity bill, an appearance on Newsmax, and an eastern Ohio hospital reopening. (Patch)
3. Trump holds his first rally as an ex-president in Ohio. He says he may have to win the presidential election for t third time.
4. The alleged serial bomb threat caller speaks out from jail. (Patch)
5. A reminder for which ticks to keep an eye out for in Ohio (Patch)

Marietta Community Calendar:

-On Sunday the MOV Players will be performing Charley's Aunt.

- The BB2C Makerspace is holding an intro to stained glass class in Harmar on Monday evening. Details here.

-Washington State Community College is hosting its Dollars to Degrees event on Tuesday evening. They will be helping students with degrees see how they can use them to get some of that sweet cheddar. Details here.

-The Washington County Public Library will be hosting a science event. It's called science with author Diana Perry. On Friday from 1-3 p.m. kids from 6-12 can learn from the best. Space is limited. Sign up here.

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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 few years ago I made the decision to move back to Marietta and be closer to family.