MC Rowers Coach BIG, Drug Money, Wanted Woman
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Here’s the weather for the upcoming week courtesy of Accuweather
Here is the latest local news Marietta.
Two former Marietta College rowers will be taking some prestigious coaching positions. Chase Graham (2007) was named head women's rowing coach at Southern Methodist University. Malcolm Doldron (1999) was named director of women's rowing at Boston University. These are both division one rowing teams. (Marietta College)
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office just got some much needed money to fight drugs. They received $16,500 in grant funding RecoveryOhio Law Enforcement Fund. Governor Mike DeWine says the money will be used to identify cartel involvement in the local drug trade, and interrupt it. (WTAP)
Kiara Dale Billiter is the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Warrant of the Week.
She’s wanted for drug charges and probation violation. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call law enforcement.
Washington State Community College is hosting a video game night tonight.
From 5pm to 8pm, anyone interested in gaming, or watching gaminWSCCg is invited to the WSCC campus to use high end gaming equipment. There will be free drinks, pizza, and givaways. (WSCC)
Early in-person voting has begun for the August 8 special election. Also, poll workers are needed for many polling places. (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)
Tick season is here. Keep an eye out for these little bastards.
(Facebook)
Here are gas prices from around town, courtesy of Gasbuddy.com
And always remember to reach out to me with news tips. The tipline is open. I cannot promise that every tip will materialize into a story, but I’ll do what I can with what I get. Send tips to Marietta.independent@gmail.com
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.