🌱 Marietta Castle Hosting July Tour + Independent Candidates Approved

Morning, friends. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Marietta Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 56.
• Friday: Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 75 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. In celebration of the 246 anniversary of the American Revolution, Marietta's Castle plans to host a "Patriots Tour" of the Mound Cemetery. This tour will take participants past the graves of Revolutionary War Veterans, as well as provide historical commentary. The tour will take place on Jul. 1, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and tickets will cost $10. You can learn more here.(Subscription: Marietta Times)
2. Independent candidates for November's election, Ann Labes, Jeff Walker, and Alison Arocho were certified by the Washington County Board of Elections on Monday. The first two are candidates for mayor while the third is running for Marietta Auditor. If you are interested in declaring your own candidacy for local office and being on the ballot - your deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 9. (Subscription: Marietta Times)
3. Yesterday morning around 9:15 a.m., four vehicles crashed in downtown Parkersburg. Reports show a truck crashed into three separate vehicles after running a red light at the corner of Fifth and Julianna Streets. Police Lieutenant Edelen informed sources that no one was severely injured or taken to the hospital, although many were inconvenienced. (WTAP)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Thursday, June 15

• Riverboat Days - American Countess At Ohio River Levee (8:00 AM)

Friday, June 16

• Bon Journey At Peoples Bank Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Experience the exciting History Camp at Marietta's Castle! Make sure to pre-register before June 16 at 4:00 p.m. This engaging five-day camp is open to students entering third through sixth grades and will be held from July 10-14. The camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. (The Castle - Marietta, Oh via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley is seeking assistance for its wonderful animals. They are in need of funds, particularly for various medical cases that require additional financial support. If you're able to contribute and help these beautiful animals, your generosity would be greatly appreciated. (Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.