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🌱 Patch AM: Where you can drop diapers to help Marietta families this month

Coming up: Ribbon Cutting on the Marietta Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Marietta! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where you can drop diapers to help Marietta families this month
  • How Eastern pulled away from Marietta in the decisive fourth set
  • Want a say in Appalachian Ohio's future? This Marietta summit invites you

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marietta/Belpre Health Department hosting 'Diaper Drive' to support families (mariettatimes.com) — Families in Marietta who want to help neighbors in need can support the Marietta/Belpre Health Department's diaper drive, running through Sept. 30 at 304 Putnam St. Staff say larger-size diapers and wipes are especially needed to keep local babies clean and comfortable as the community-funded diaper bank stretches limited resources.
   

2. Eastern takes three sets over Marietta (wtap.com) — Marietta volleyball fans saw the Lady Tigers fall 3-1 at home to the Eastern Lady Eagles, despite a late push in the fourth set. Local standouts like Rylee Wilkinson, Ava Prim, and Maevry McCombs kept Marietta competitive before Eastern closed out the match with strong net play.
   

3. Summit to be held at Marietta College (mariettatimes.com) — Marietta residents interested in the future of Appalachian Ohio can attend a free rural development summit at Marietta College on Sept. 24, with registration open online through Sept. 18. Regional leaders will discuss workforce, housing, entrepreneurship, and community development, offering ideas local residents, students, and officials can bring back to strengthen Marietta and surrounding communities.
   

4. DeWine announces Regional Education Partnership initiative (mariettatimes.com) — A new statewide Regional Education Partnerships initiative will directly involve Marietta through Building Bridges to Careers, which is part of one of Ohio's seven regional teams. The program aims to coordinate schools, employers, and community groups to better track student progress from preschool through career, using shared data to target support where local young people need it most.
   

5. Obituary: Litman, Diana Marie (wtap.com) — Marietta is mourning the passing of longtime resident Diana Marie Litman, 69, remembered for her friendly presence at Dollar Tree in town and deep ties to local communities. Her family suggests memorial donations to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley in Marietta, and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
   

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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

  • Our foster dog, Beagle Babe, is out somewhere near 6th Street, Warren & Montgomery.
    A workman left our gate open possibly 2 hours ago!!! Please be on lookout. I had not gotten our phone # onto her collar yet. 740- 538-2075 she's a… (Nextdoor 5th Street)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Marietta. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Leader - Starting at $15/hr 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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