🌱 COVID Cases Drop In Marietta + Washington County Projects

Rise and shine, Marietta! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Snow, 1-3"; winds subsiding. High: 26 Low: 13.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. According to the Ohio Department of Health, COVID-19 cases in Marietta and Washington County have dropped since Feb. 24. A recent report states that Washington County recorded 58 new cases per 100,000 in that period. The county ranks 26th highest for cases out of Ohio's counties. (Marietta Times)
2. During Thursday’s meeting of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, the board discussed new county projects. One of the projects discussed was contracts with Veregy, an energy company. Another project discussed was the conversion of the county jailhouse into office space. (Marietta Times)
3. Looking for your new dream home? Two Marietta properties have just hit the market this week. A 3-bed, 1-bath home on Brentwood Street is going for $159,000, and a Riverview Drive home with 2 beds and 2 baths is listed for $240,000. Get more details on Patch! (Marietta Patch)

Today in Marietta:

• Karaoke At The Marietta VFW (6:00 PM)
• The Heiress At Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The National Weather Service has placed Marietta under a winter storm watch until this afternoon. This storm has the potential to produce large amounts of snow very quickly. Our Public Works crews are ready! (Facebook)
• Gas prices are on the rise across the country. Dr. Ben Ebenhack, Benedum Professor and Industry Partners Chair of Petroleum Engineering and Geology at Marietta College, joins Tom Perry to discuss the causes, effects, and what comes next. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all Monday morning for your next update.

— 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.