🌱 Community Events In Marietta + WSCC Earns Grant For Campus Security

Good morning, Marietta! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so you won’t see a newsletter from me tomorrow. We’ll be back bright and early Saturday morning, but for now, here’s all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 60 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Looking for community events in and around Marietta? The Community Calendar is regularly updated with new events and activities for Marietta locals. You can make your voice heard on important local issues, meet other members of the community, and volunteer to make a difference. There's always something goin on in and around Marietta! (Morgan County Herald)
2. The Artist Tree Exhibit and Holiday Artist Market in nearby Parkersburg is set for Nov. 26. The event will celebrate local artists and creators as they add beauty to the holiday season. Admission is free, as are grab-and-go snacks. Children can take part in fun hands-on crafts! (Subscription: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
3. Washington State Community College will receive a major grant to help improve campus safety and security. Over $220,000 in funds will go towards ensuring the safety of students and faculty on campus. The award is part of the 2022 Campus Safety Grant Program. The goal of the program is to reduce the number of shootings and other violent crimes on college campuses. (WTAP)

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Today in and around Marietta:

• Parkersburg Turkey Trot At Parkersburg City Park (8:00 AM)
• Thanksgiving Dinner Served Catered Buffet Style At The Blennerhassett Restaurant & Lounge, Parkersburg (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for fun things to do in Marietta? The list of 50 things at the link is a great way to get started! (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• The Women's Basketball Team of Marietta College beat out Case Western Reserve in a nail-biting victory! Amazing job! (Marietta College via Facebook)
• Excited to support small businesses in Marietta? For this Small Business Saturday, there are tons of Marietta stores offering amazing deals! (Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

— 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.