🌱 Drug Trafficking Sentence + Superintendent Contract

Up and at 'em, Marietta! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 57 Low: 41.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. On Monday night, The Marietta City Schools Board of Education met to listen to community concerns regarding the vote for Superintendent Will Hampton’s contract. The board previously renewed Hampton's contract in error without discussion. After hearing from the community, the board voted to renew Hampton’s contract again. (Marietta Times)
2. Jessica Renee Crabtree was sentenced to 60 days in jail for trafficking a fentanyl-related compound. Crabtree and William J. Saylor are accused of supplying drugs to Tyler J. Steed, who overdosed on them in April 2020. She pled guilty to trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound and the other two charges were dropped. (Marietta Times)
3. The Mid-Ohio Valley Players will open a production of “The Heiress” this weekend in honor of Women's History Month. The play will run on Mar. 4 - 5 and Mar. 11 - 12 at 8:00 p.m. and on Mar. 13 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available through The Mid-Ohio Valley Players website or box office. (WTAP)

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Today in Marietta:

• Jordan's Way in Marietta At Humane Society Of The Ohio Valley (9:00 AM)
• Junior Sewing Lessons At BB2C Makerspace (5:30 PM)
• Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners At The Aldelphia Music Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta College is celebrating Study Abroad Day by announcing the Ronald ’72 and Simin Shelton Rinard International Travel Grants Program! The grant program, which will begin supporting students this summer, will help cover the costs associated with studying abroad, including tuition, fees, travel costs, and other ancillary expenses. (Facebook)
• Marietta is always gorgeous but Davis Powers Drone Photography makes the most of it! Click to see a beautiful photo of Front St and Greene. (Facebook)

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Events:

• Talk to the Entities (March 5)
• Holistic Health and Psychic Fair (March 6)
• Reiki classes (March 12)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.