Murder Arson Conviction + Ohio Political Maps Rejected + Athens Grant

Good day, neighbors! Christopher Schmitt here with the Friday copy of theMarietta Daily.

First, today’s weather:

Milder; breezy in the p.m.. High: 69 Low: 51.

Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

1. A Wood County jury has convicted a teen on murder and arson charges. (West Virginia MetroNews)
2. A fourth set of Ohio state legislative district maps has been rejected. The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered the redistricting commission to meet again, and adopt a new set of maps, again. (Statehouse News Bureau)
3. A massive grant has been awarded to redevelop The Ridges. (Athens Messenger)
4. Washington State Community College hosted a leadership academy. (Marietta Times)

Today in Marietta:

From my notebook:

• Washington County Sheriff’s Office – Marietta, Ohio: “On 13 Apr 2022 the Washington County Sheriff’s Office recovered a cell phone from Fearing Township when a resident found the item in their yard on Pleasant Ridge Road. A photograph of the case is attached. To claim the phone please conta…” (Facebook)
• Mid-Ohio Valley Employment: “Don’t forget to look for eggs tomorrow! We have been hiding them all over Vienna and Marietta” (Facebook)
• Visit Marietta Ohio: “Marietta Bike trail Did you know that the Marietta Trail Network has nearly 30 miles of trails for your biking and hiking enjoyment? Need a bike? Marietta Adventure Company (219-B Second St. Marietta, OH 45750) can help you with the righ…” (Facebook)
• Marietta Noon Lions: “We are getting closer to the 120 flags sold! Honor your veteran locally with a sponsorship of the flags! We’d hate for you to miss out, especially after you see the display in full effect on the Bridge, Memorial Day weekend. Click the li…” (Facebook)
• Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce: “We’re at The Riverview Building now but we weren’t always here.. Our FINAL question is worth $50 in Marietta Bucks!” (Facebook)

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You’re all caught up for today! I’ll see you soon.

— Christopher Schmitt

About me: Hey there, I’m the community publisher for Patch.com/marietta. I’ve lived in Marietta for most of my life. I graduated from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2014. I wrote for a community newspaper before moving to New York to be a national correspondent for IHeartRadio. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience back home with me and providing Marietta with the outstanding journalism she deserves. You can email me at [email protected] or call me at 740-516-4969.