🌱 Beware Of Tax Scam + Cash Mobs Taking Over Downtown Marietta

Hello again, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 70 Low: 53.
• Friday: Periods of rain. High: 67 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The City of Marietta is keeping its tradition alive by bringing back its downtown cash mobs to hopefully increase awareness of local businesses. To participate, locals gather together to guess which places they'll be visiting, and once the first person gets it right, they will receive a gift card to that location. The overall goal is to encourage people to spend their money, get out, and learn more about some of the amazing shops Marietta has to offer residents. (WTAP)
2. Marietta High School senior and star swimmer William Palmer has officially signed with Shawnee State University in Portsmouth to continue his swimming career. He plans to study computer engineering and also has dreams of becoming an integral member of the Shawnee State Bears swimming team. (WTAP)
3. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to be mindful of a recent tax scam that has come to their attention. The scammer is claiming to be a tax expert named Cindy who asks individuals to enroll in a program for taxpayers who owed money on taxes this year. The sheriff's office says that if you are contacted by this person, let the department know immediately. (WTAP)

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Tomorrow in Marietta:

Friday, April 28

• Superheroes Scavenger Hunt At The Loyal Order Of Moose (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Friday, Apr. 28, the Memorial Health Foundation will be hosting its 18th annual fashion show to help to raise money for cancer patients. The event will take place at the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center at Marietta College and feature patients and survivors of cancer as they walk the runway. There are plenty of tickets still available to attend, so visit here for more information. (WTAP)
• Students from Parkersburg South High School in nearby Parkersburg celebrated Arbor Day on Tuesday, Apr. 25 with the Parkersburg Tree Commission by planting various trees around the school. For the 24th year, Parkersburg has been named Tree City USA, so students were ready to dig into the ground and continue building up the agriculture in this beautiful city. (Marietta Times)
• Did you know that April is National Alcohol Awareness Month? The Marietta Health Department is focused on educating individuals about the effects of alcohol on the body, as well as encouraging residents and surrounding communities to watch the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism's video that explains the direct impacts alcohol can have throughout the entire body. (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you soon for your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.