🌱 2 Wanted For Tools Theft + Rotary Scholarship Application

Happy Tuesday, people of Marietta! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Marietta today.

First, today's weather:

Windy and warm with rain. High: 66 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Police are searching for two suspects who allegedly stole multiple tools just across state lines in Parkersburg. Authorities report that video footage was captured near the old McKinley School early in the morning on Feb. 15. The suspects are wanted for the theft of multiple Dewalt products as well as four tool bags containing multiple name-brand tools. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective M. Brown at 304-424-1070 or send a private message to the Parkersburg Police Department’s Facebook page. (WOWK 13 News)
2. The Rotary Club of Marietta District 6690 has released its 2022 Rotary Scholarship Application, open to local high school and GED students. The club will be donating up to $20,000 in scholarships this year. Applications are due on Apr. 5; for more information, please visit the link. (Rotary Club of Marietta)
3. Searching for part-time or full-time work in the Marietta area? Patch and ZipRecruiter have released their latest roundup of local job listings. Featured employers in Marietta include Bob Evans, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, and Peoples Bank. (Marietta Patch)

Today in Marietta:

• Empires Rise & Empires Fall - The Castle Historic House Museum (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Country Club is hosting its first Big Draw of the year, taking place on Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. (Facebook)
• The Castle Historic House Museum will be hosting three unique all-ages history camps this week. (Marietta Patch)
• The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley (HSOV) has received "an overwhelming amount of interest" for Wanda the puppy! The animal shelter is asking everyone to be patient as staff sorts through the many applications to find the best home for Wanda. (Facebook)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.