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Spotted on the Marietta calendar: Ribbon Cutting

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Good morning Marietta! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Marietta schools really score on Ohio's new report card?
  • What Marietta's new water projects mean for your tap and bills
  • Why did deputies just make a second arrest in a 1995 murder?

Also on today's calendar: Ribbon Cutting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fort Frye, Washington County JVSD earn 5-star ratings (mariettatimes.com) — Marietta City Schools maintained an overall 3-star state report-card rating, with graduation jumping to 5 stars and early literacy improving, but gap closing slipping. The story compares Marietta's performance with nearby districts like Fort Frye, Warren, Belpre, Frontier, and Wolf Creek, highlighting chronic absenteeism trends and where local schools are excelling or falling behind.
   

2. Upcoming water and water reclamation projects throughout the city of Marietta (wtap.com) — Marietta is moving ahead with several major water and sewer upgrades, including lining failing interceptor pipes and bringing parts of the new water treatment plant online within months. Residents can expect PFAS treatment to be added by 2027, permanent backup generators at key well fields, and full operation of the new plant in roughly three to four months.
   

3. Second arrest made in connection with 1995 Washington County double murder (wtap.com) — Marietta-area readers are seeing new movement in a notorious Washington County cold case, as deputies arrest 65-year-old Johnny Ray Ball of Beverly in connection with a 1995 double murder and arson. Authorities say the victims, Kimberly Kay Fulton and her son Daniel, died before their Waterford home was set on fire, and this is the second arrest since the case was reopened in 2021.
   

4. Fracking industry pays $11 million for first leases in Ohio's only national forest (signalohio.org) — New federal leases will allow fracking in parts of Wayne National Forest near Marietta, with companies paying $11 million for access to nearly 2,800 acres. Supporters tout energy production and revenue, while environmental groups warn about risks to air, water, wildlife, and long-term dependence on fossil fuels in southeast Ohio.
   

📸 Around Marietta

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday September 17
  • Ribbon Cutting →
    Life Balance Healing & Crystals, 248 Front St, Marietta
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Find Your Wild 2026 →
    Ohio River Islands Visitor Center, George St, St Marys
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Papa John's posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

Ok Marietta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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