Smoky Air, Strangler Loose, Husted WCCC
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Here’s the weather for the upcoming week courtesy of Accuweather
Here is the latest local news Marietta.
Washington County is under an air quality alert through this afternoon. The raging Canadian wildfires are sending smoke all down the Eastern Seaboard. The advisory lifts at 1 o’clock this afternoon.
Donald Joseph Wilson is the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Warrant of the Week.
He’s wanted on strangulation charges. He’s 36, 5’11”, 200 lbs, and his last known address is in Belpre. Anyone who spots him should call law enforcement. (WCSO)
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted is getting wrapped up with a trip to Washington County.
He visited the Washington County Career Center yesterday. This stop was part of a larger initiative to highlight different ways for young people to get a career. (WTAP)
Legislation to combat China’s anti-free market trade practices has been introduced. Congressman Bill Johnson helped introduce this in the House, Senator Sherrod Brown introduced companion legislation in the Senate. Johnson says this will grant the Commerce Department the tools to seek relief from China’s illegal actions. (Johnson)
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. June 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th.
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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
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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.