Hydrant Flushing, Wash Co Arts Grant, 1787 Ordinance Celebration
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Here’s the weather for the upcoming week courtesy of Accuweather
Here is the latest local news Marietta.
The City of Marietta is doing some fire hydrant flushing today.
Flushing will take place over the next couple of days.
Customers are asked to watch for discolored water. After service is complete please flush your water lines. If problems persist, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 740-374-6864. (Marietta Health Dept)
Governor Mike DeWine has announced $20 million in grants for arts organizations.
Some real money is coming to Washington County. The Hippodrome/ Colony Historical Theatere Association was awarded a little more than $188,000. This money is meant to support the business of art and creating vibrant communities. (DeWine)
The signing of the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787 will be celebrated tomorrow. This document (now 236 years old) carved out territories that became Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota. It also outlawed slavery in this territory. The celebration will be held at the Start Westward Monument at 10:30. (Marietta Times)
State Route 530 in Washington County is open again following a bridge replacement project. (ODOT Twitter)
Early in-person voting has begun for the August 8 special election. (Ohio.gov)
Here are some other things to keep in mind
If you have a kid under the age of 5, sign them up for the Ohio Imagination Library.
Dolly Parton’s foundation will make sure they get a free book every month! (Imagination Library)
Your friends at the local health department have some advice for how to stay safe this summer.
Tick season is here. Keep an eye out for these little bastards.
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Here are gas prices from around town, courtesy of Gasbuddy.com
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A little about me. My name is Chris Schmitt. I’m from Marietta, I went to Marietta High School and graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Journalism. I wrote for WOUB, Southeast Ohio Magazine, a slew of newspapers in Virginia, and was a national radio correspondent for IHeartRadio. I also started the Marietta Ohio Patch and until recently authored the daily newsletter. I say these things not to brag, but just to let you know, I’m not a hack… or if I am, less so than ANY other writer in the area.