🌱 Harley Noland Returns To Council + Drug Bust Executed Tuesday

Hello, everybody. It's Saturday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Rather cloudy and chilly. High: 44 Low: 28.
• Sunday: Cloudy, a little rain; chilly. High: 39 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta City Council is adding a familiar face to fill in after Susan Boyer's resignation went into effect on Feb. 28. This past Wednesday, Harley Noland was appointed an at-large seat on the council until the two-year term wraps up on Dec. 31. With an abundance of experience on the board as well as familiarity in the community, officials hope Noland will play a role in bringing in new and younger people to come to live in Marietta. (Marietta Times)
2. Officers from the Marietta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a severe crash on Thursday afternoon located on Township Road. Stephen Jenkins, 25, was driving northbound when he drove off the left side of the road and overturned the vehicle. Jenkins was taken to the Marietta Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Officials are investigating the crash and allegedly do not suspect alcohol to be a factor. (WTAP)
3. The Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Southeast Major Crimes Task Force announced that they had successfully executed a drug bust on Tuesday and arrested two individuals in Muskingum Township an hour away from Marietta. Officials arrested Corey Sapp Jr. and Felisha Casto for multiple charges, including possession of drugs and an active warrant for Casto under Morgan County. The search warrant was executed without incident and the two suspects are currently being held on bond in Washington County Jail. (WTAP)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Saturday, March 11

• Marietta Mountain Bike Route Guide At Post Street Parking (10:00 AM)
• 2023 Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Ball At Historic Lafayette Hotel (5:00 PM)
• Kathy Mattea & Suzy Bogguss At People's Bank Theatre (8:00 PM)

Sunday, March 12

• CCP Planning Sessions At Washington State Community College (1:00 PM)
• Auditions: Moon Over Buffalo At Mid Ohio Valley Players Inc. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sending good luck and positive energy to the Marietta women's basketball team as the team hits the road to the Sweet 16! Best of luck to these great athletes, and we hope you bring a championship home. (Marietta College via Facebook)
• Looking for a new home in Marietta but don't know where to start? Take a look at the real estate round-up and see what listings are in your area. (Marietta Patch)
• We are less than a week away from the free Hearing Specialty Clinic! The clinic is appointment only for children and young adults up to 21 years old. No referral is needed, and you can call and set up your appointment for Mar. 16 starting at 1 p.m. (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.