🌱 Hefner Scores 1000th Point + Arc Of Mid Ohio Valley Scholarship

Hello, everybody. Miranda Fraraccio here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta's College women's basketball team secured their 18th win of the season against Capital University at home Wednesday evening, where Devin Hefner scored her 1000th career point. The Pioneers traded shots early with Capital before ending the first half with a 13-point lead that they added to the remainder of the contest. Great offense and great rebounding led to the final score being 60-35 for a dominating win, Hefner led the Pioneers in scoring with 13 points. (Marietta Times)
2. The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley is offering a scholarship of up to $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students who are pursuing careers in fields that help improve the lives of people with disabilities. The organization aims to provide services and programs that encourage children and adults with disabilities to learn, live, and play in their communities. By offering this scholarship, the hope is to encourage more locals to pursue careers in these fields and provide much-needed assistance in the area. The application deadline for the scholarship is Jun. 1.
3. (Parkersburg News)
4. David Arnold Spencer has been found not guilty of second-degree sexual assault in nearby Parkersburg, WA, two days after the trial. His lawyer, George Consenza, argued that the evidence presented did not incriminate his client, as there was a lack of physical evidence, no reporting to authorities or the victim's roommate, and no rape kit used. The court ruled that the initial act was consensual, but once the woman removed consent, Spencer stopped. (WTAP)

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Today in Marietta:

• National Cabbage Day Cooking Class - The Changed Plate (4:00 PM)
• The Bronson Arroyo Fast Ball & Music Hall Event - The Adelphia Music Hall (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a nice friendly pet to add to your family? Look no further than the Marietta animal shelters nearby, there are 100s of animals of all shapes and sizes waiting for the perfect family to adopt them! (Marietta Patch)
• Last night was the regular bi-weekly council meeting at the Armory, where a few things were wrapped from the previous meeting of the week as well as new topics were on the agenda. If you have anything to address, please come to the next meeting on Mar. 2 and step up to the podium. (City of Marietta)
• This Monday, Feb. 20, the Washington County Public Library will be closed for President's Day. (Washington County Public Library)

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— 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.