🌱 Dianna Hively Retires + Ex Basketball Coach Pleads Guilty

Happy Saturday, Marietta! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Cold with variable cloudiness. High: 29 Low: 12.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Marietta and much of Ohio saw a lot of ice during yesterday's winter weather conditions. The Ohio State Highway Patrol has been working around the clock to help clear the roads, but "it’s not easy with the cold weather," said Sgt. Eric Knowlton. On the plus side, Knowlton noted that crash numbers are at or below that of previous winters. He told WTAP he believes this is because drivers are staying off the roads or driving more carefully. (WTAP-TV)
2. After 25 years of service, Dianna Hively has retired from the Marietta Police Department. Hively was one of Marietta’s only female police officers ever. She plans to spend her retirement in Marietta. (WTAP-TV)
3. Crystal Dawn Burke, a former Marietta Middle School boys basketball coach, pled guilty to nine counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Burke was not sentenced during this hearing but with the plea, there is an agreement that she will be sentenced to four to 11 years in prison. The incidents took place between July and November 2020. (WTRF)

Today in Marietta:

• River City Farmers Market At 200 Butler Street (8:00 AM)
• Free Showing of Pokémon Detective Pikachu At Odyssey Theatres (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta City Schools announced a change in their remote learning policy effective Friday. (Facebook)
• Memorial Health System's FREE EKG screening event has limited spots available! Go to this link to learn more and schedule your screening. (Facebook)
• The Annual Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Dinner is quickly approaching! Make sure your business is represented at one of the biggest networking events in the area. (Facebook)

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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.