🌱 Buckeye Hills Focuses On Falls Prevention + Holiday Home Tours Back

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Buckeye Hills Regional Council staff and its partners distributed more than 700 pairs of non-slip socks across Southeast Ohio. The distribution efforts were meant to raise awareness about fall prevention and protect older adults from injuries. Included with the non-slip socks were informational brochures that provided resources for elderly adults. (WV News)
2. The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra returned to play in neighboring Parkersburg for the 35th year. The symphony orchestra played Christmas music for more than 400 people at the Blennerhassett Elementary School. (WTAP)
3. The annual Julia-Ann Square Historic District Holiday Home Tour returned for the first time since 2020. This weekend's event marked the 20th year of the tours, which feature guided tours of five homes in the historic district. Funds from the tours go toward maintaining the district. (Marietta Times)

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Today in Marietta:

• Ohio Public Works Commission Round 37 Executive Committee At Buckeye Hills Regional Council (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• With all the travels for the holidays, make sure your little ones are safely seated in their car seat! The Marietta/Belpre Health Department will be hosting its monthly car seat class on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10:00 a.m. (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• On the lookout for a new job to end your year? Here's this week's roundup of the newest job openings in the Marietta area, including several open positions in sales, customer service, and health care. (Marietta Patch)
• The holiday season is kicking off in full swing, and there are tons to do in Marietta this week! Check out this list of upcoming holiday events, including Victorian Christmas Tours at the Castle on Dec. 8 and Cookies with Santa at the Betsey Mills Club on Dec. 11. (Visit Marietta Ohio)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.