🌱 George Street Repairs + National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 58 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. At a Marietta City Council meeting, locals spoke out about the dangerous conditions and disrepair of George Street, calling on the council to improve it. The street's condition was described as a barrier to business, with narrowness and parked cars making it difficult for visitors to navigate. Members of the Washington County Historical Society were among those who called for repairs to the sidewalk, retaining wall, and drainage system, as well as repaving the street to make it wider for better access. (WTAP)
2. The Highmark Foundation purchased a new Panorama X-ray machine for the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department's Wood County office to provide dental services for those in need, replacing the previous machine that broke down in December. The new machine can perform proper diagnosis of cavities for the Smiles for Life program, which is a dental screening and referral program open to low-income adults and children who meet income guidelines, and also offers fluoride varnish and dental sealants. Washington County Ohio and West Virginia residents are eligible for this service. (WTAP)
3. Today, Apr. 22, stop by the Marietta Walmart to turn in your unused medication as part of the semi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., participants can use the pharmacy entrance of the Walmart located at 804 Pike St. to safely and responsibly dispose of their prescription drugs. Numerous additional collection sites are available; learn more here. (Parkersburg News)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Saturday, April 22

• Record Store Day, At Monsters Horde (8:00 AM)
• River City Farmers Market, At 200 Butler Street (8:00 AM)

Sunday, April 23

• Spring Wine Dinner, At Levee House Bistro (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The History Channel's American Pickers were in the area this past week! Click the link to view a photo, courtesy of Tina Childers. (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Celebrate the beginning of spring with a Victorian-inspired tea and an engaging discussion of historical gardening and planting practices at The Castle in Marietta! Purchase your tickets for the May 6 Spring Tea here. (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street's Cash Mob will be held on Apr. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Meet across from Mid-Ohio Valley Employment and give your favorite shops some love! (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all soon for another 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.