🌱 Lane Closures + Marietta High Swimmer Signs At Youngstown

Get on up, Marietta! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Warm with periods of sun. High: 71 Low: 48.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Wastewater Operations will be conducting sanitation repair on Muskingum Drive in Marietta. The northbound side will be restricted to one lane. The repairs should be finished on Mar. 18th. (WTAP)
2. To set an encouraging tone for the start of the school year, Marietta Middle School teachers held motivating signs as students entered the school on their first day. Now the school has partnered with Signality to remake the signs and put them all over campus. (CW 39)
3. Marietta High School star swimmer Nathan Johnson announced he will swim at Youngstown State University this fall. Johnson formally signed his letter of intent at Marietta High on Tuesday. He stated he's excited to compete at the Division I college level. (Marietta Times)

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Today in Marietta:

• Finger Knit Blanket At BB2C Makerspace (4:30 PM)
• St. Patrick's Day Cooking Class At 803 Farson Street (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta’s long and rich history makes for a great day of exploring — from a cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler to grabbing a bite at the historic Levee House Bistro. Read more about this charming river town by clicking the link! (Facebook)
• The Washington County Health Department has an important message for everyone. During National Nutrition Month and beyond, they are encouraging people to choose delicious and nutrient-rich foods from each of the five basic food groups! Check out the tips on their site to get started. (Facebook)
• Show your support for the Marietta College men's basketball team as it plays in the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday against Randolph-Macon College at 5:00 p.m. by downloading a poster! (Twitter)

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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.