🌱 First Friday Concert Series + New Home Listings

Good morning, people of Marietta! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Marietta Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler; an afternoon shower. High: 49 Low: 36.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Visit Marietta has announced the start of its First Friday concert series! Concerts will be held outdoors in front of the Peoples Bank Theatre on the first Friday of each month through the summer. The series kicks off with the Sour Mash String Band performing on Apr. 1 at 6:00 p.m. (Visit Marietta)
2. Looking for a new home in Marietta? There are three new houses for sale in the Marietta area. Visit Patch to see the complete listing of available homes. (Marietta Patch)
3. Spring is the perfect time to adopt a new pet! Patch and Petfinder have teamed up to create a listing of all the available cats, dogs, and other pets up for adoption at Marietta area shelters. Visit Patch to see all of these furry friends. (Marietta Patch)

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Today in Marietta:

• Spring Sling Cornhole Tournament At KMA Auto (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Henry Fearing House Museum announced its Apr. 7 Annual Bell Ringing! Help celebrate Marietta's 234th birthday by ringing the bell between the hours of noon and 2 p.m. (Facebook)
• The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is critically full and using floor crates to house dogs. If you're able, consider helping out by fostering, adopting, volunteering, donating, or sharing the Humane Society's post. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another 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.