New MC President, Guns Tax Free, Murdered Trooper
If you go hiking this week, watch out for ticks
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Here is the latest local news Marietta.
Marietta College has named a new interim president.
Marietta College’s Board of Trustees picked Dr. Margaret Drugovich to lead the college. She has a proven track record of being a collegiate leader. Drugovich takes over on July 1. (Marietta College)
A new bill aims to make guns and ammo tax-exempt in Ohio.
West Virginia recently passed a similar bill, and the sponsors don’t want business at gun stores near the border to be impacted. This bill is brand new and hasn’t been to committee yet. (Statenews)
A man is in custody after a West Virginia State Trooper was shot and killed. Police say on Friday in Mingo County, Timothy Kennedy ambushed and killed Sgt. Cory Maynard.
Maynard leaves behind two children. A Gofundme has been set up to help the family. (WTAP)
Here are some other things to keep in mind
All out cleanout time again in Marietta! Bring your rubbish and junk out to Jackson Park. Let the city pay to take out your trash.
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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
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.