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🌱 Patch AM: How Marietta’s Lady Tigers battled back to beat rival Warren
Spotted on the Marietta calendar: Travis Tritt
Cheers Marietta! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Marietta's Lady Tigers battled back to beat rival Warren
- Want a say in Appalachian Ohio's future? Register for Marietta's summit.
- Planning a fall weekend? See why Marietta tops Ohio road trips
Also on today's calendar: Matthew Lively: Yellow Fever Plot to Kill Lincoln and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Louise C.!
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; fog in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
- Sunday: Humid with clearing, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Marietta rallies past Warren in four sets (wtap.com) — Marietta High School volleyball fans can celebrate a home win after the Lady Tigers beat Warren in four sets, taking the match 3–1. Marietta edged out a tight first set, dropped the second, then regrouped behind strong plays from several hitters to close out the third and fourth sets in front of their home crowd. 
2. Summit to focus on Appalachian Ohio development (mariettatimes.com) — Marietta residents can attend a free Sept. 24 summit at Marietta College focused on tackling Appalachian Ohio's big challenges, from workforce shortages to aging infrastructure. Community members, students, and regional experts will share ideas on economic development, housing, and entrepreneurship, but you'll need to register online by Sept. 18 to reserve a spot.
3. 11 Small-Town Ohio Road Trips For Main Streets Worth Exploring In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Marietta's historic Front Street and the Lafayette Hotel are featured as one of Ohio's best small-town road trips, emphasizing walkable brick streets, river views, and nearby shops and museums. The article encourages using the Lafayette as a base for a full weekend downtown. It positions Marietta as a standout destination for both locals and visiting friends or family.
4. ONE YEAR AGO: After Taking $116K From Epstein Co-Conspirator, Jon Husted Voted To Block Release Of Epstein Files (ohiodems.org) — Marietta is highlighted as one of several Ohio cities where residents protested Senator Jon Husted over campaign donations linked to Jeffrey Epstein associate Les Wexner. The piece compiles Democratic organizers' criticism of Husted's vote against releasing related files and emphasizes calls for accountability. Local readers see how Marietta voices fit into a broader statewide push.
📸 Around Marietta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta
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★ Featured events ★
- Travis Tritt →
Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St, Marietta
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Ohio Open Doors →
Campus Martius Museum, 601 2nd Street, Marietta
9:30 am - Ohio Open Doors at Campus Martius Museum →
Campus Martius Museum, 601 Second Street, Marietta
9:30 am - September Cash Mob →
Armory, 241 Front Street, Marietta - Stanleyville Cattle Company Chef's Table →
The Galley, 203 2nd Street, Marietta - Matthew Lively: Yellow Fever Plot to Kill Lincoln →
312 Franklin St, Marietta
7:00 pm - Hervida Camp Board Meeting →
OSU Extension Office, 1115 Gilman Avenue, Marietta
7:00 pm - Claymont at Marietta →
Marietta High School, 208 Davis Ave, Marietta
7:00 pm - Fall Native Plant Propagation Course (Morning & Afternoon Sessions) →
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center, 3982 Waverly-Williamstown Rd, Williamstown
8:00 am - Sound Bath with Reiki →
Life Balance Healing & Crystals, 248 Front St, Marietta
10:30 am - Washington County Health Department Annual Drive-Thru Flu Clinic →
27855 OH-7, Marietta
9:00 am - Meet the Candidates 2026 →
Marietta High School, 115 Academy Dr, Marietta
6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
Tuesday September 15
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Wednesday September 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Yard Sale —-110 Wyandotte Drive, Devola —- Friday, Sept.
11 and Saturday, Sept. 12—- 8:00 am to 4:00pm. (Nextdoor Devola)
- Marietta College posted a job opening for Administrative Coordinator - Physician Assistant Program - Marietta College in Marietta. Apply here.
- Allied Reliability, Inc. posted a job opening for Fixed Equipment Engineer 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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