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Spotted on the Marietta calendar: Release~Reclaim~Rise, Women's Empowerment Event

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Greetings Marietta! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marietta veterans just boosted the Gospel Mission's shelves
  • How did a Marietta surgery allegedly remove the wrong leg?
  • Lonestar is headed to Peoples Bank Theatre next weekend

Also on today's calendar: Release~Reclaim~Rise, Women's Empowerment Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Increasing amounts of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Veterans' groups collect food and cash for Gospel Mission (mariettatimes.com) — A veterans-led food drive outside the Marietta Walmart just raised nearly $2,000 and more than a truckload of food for the Gospel Mission of Marietta, which feeds hundreds of people each week. Organizers say the mission depends on community support to keep serving local families, and similar efforts are planned across the river in Parkersburg next month.
   

2. Lawsuit alleges doctors amputated wrong leg of patient in Washington County, Ohio (wchstv.com) — A Washington County lawsuit claims a patient had the wrong leg amputated during surgery involving Marietta Memorial Hospital and affiliated Marietta health care providers, leaving her a double amputee. Filed in Ohio courts, the case seeks compensatory and punitive damages and alleges multiple failures in standard surgical safety checks that local patients and families may find deeply concerning.
   

3. Ohio upcoming events Sep 28 (lemonwire.com) — Marietta residents have a notable option on this statewide events list: country band Lonestar is scheduled to play Peoples Bank Theatre on Sunday, October 4 at 7 p.m. The roundup also highlights dozens of concerts, comedy shows, and sports events across Ohio between September 28 and October 4, giving you ideas if you're planning a trip beyond town.
   

4. Marietta, Warren show out at sectionals (wtap.com) — Marietta High School's girls golf team dominated sectionals, placing all five golfers in the top six and cruising to a 38-stroke win over Warren to advance to districts. Players and coach credit strong preparation and close-knit team chemistry for the success, and they'll head to Crystal Springs Golf Course on Monday with Warren's Maggie Evans, who won individual honors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My trash may be your treasure.
    This is all on the curb at 713 6th Street. I think I got everything in the photos. Anything remaining on Tuesday is gone forever. (Nextdoor 5th Street)
  • Thrive Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Server in Marietta. Apply here.
  • United Church Homes posted a job opening for Evening Resident Care Assistant - Full Time 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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