🌱 Gibbons Stops At Harmar Tavern + Marietta Lunar New Year Event

Good morning, neighbors! Dan Casarella here with today's edition of the Marietta Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cold; a little afternoon snow. High: 31 Low: 27.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. As part of his Ohio bus tour, U.S. Senate candidate Mike Gibbons made a stop in Marietta on the campaign trail this Saturday. Gibbons gathered with many of his supporters at the Harmar Tavern, watching the Bengals game while discussing his background and policies. The prospective U.S. senator prides himself on bringing the nation together amid political division. (WTAP-TV)
2. Marietta College has combined its celebration of the Lunar New Year and Multicultural Festival into one event, to be held on Sunday, Jan. 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The celebration will be free and open to the public. (Facebook)
3. The Washington County Career Center has named its Student Ambassadors for the 2021-2022 school year. Ambassadors based on leadership, citizenship, character, and participation in school activities. Out of 23 students selected, nine hail from Marietta families. (Parkersburg News)

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Today in Marietta:

• Meatless Monday: Plant-Based Cooking Class - The Changed Plate (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Memorial Health System reminds visitors that masks are required in all facilities, including Marietta Memorial Hospital, regardless of vaccination status. Review updated visitor policies and restrictions here. (Facebook)
• All-Region shortstop Jenny Carroll (2007) and All-Region first baseman Emily McComb Baumler (2009) will soon be inducted into the Marietta College Athletic Hall of Fame. (Facebook)
• Attention, Washington County pet owners: the Jan. 31 deadline for purchasing 2022 county dog tags is fast approaching. (Facebook)

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— 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.