🌱 Fundraiser For Student Diagnosed With Cancer + Campus Martius Hours

Hello all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Marietta Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 42 Low: 20.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta High School is raising money to support a student-athlete diagnosed with myeloid sarcoma, a form of leukemia. The school is selling t-shirts through Jan. 4 in support of Ashton Harris, who recently moved to Marietta with his family. Click here to find the t-shirt order form or stop by the school’s main office to purchase a shirt. (WTAP)
2. On Monday, a vigil was held at the Parkersburg City Park band pavilion in nearby Parkersburg to honor missing woman Gretchen Fleming. The vigil was hosted by friends of Fleming in an effort to raise awareness about her disappearance after she went missing on Dec. 4. As of Monday evening, the Parkersburg Police Department had not reported any updates in Fleming's case. (WTAP)
3. Marietta's Campus Martius Museum has provided updated holiday hours. The museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays during the holiday season. The museum will only be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. (Subscription: The Marietta Times)

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Today in Marietta:

• Mushroom Felting At BB2C Makerspace (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Considering a career change? Visit the link to view the latest job openings in the Marietta area. (Marietta Patch)
• The Marietta/Belpre Health Department has COVID-19 at-home testing kits in stock. Stop by between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to pick one up. If you are currently experiencing symptoms, stay in your car and dial 740-373-0611 for curbside service. (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)
• The Washington County Public Library wishes everyone a happy Hanukkah! Click here to view the library's collection of digital children's materials about the holiday. (Washington County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back soon!

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.