🌱 Devastating Electrical Fire + Light Oil Drilling Opportunities

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Warmer with periods of sun. High: 86 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Following an electrical fire last Thursday, The Levee House Bistro in Marietta is on its way to recovery. Co-owner and Executive Chef Tom Hickey and his team managed to contain the fire using fire extinguishers until the authorities arrived. With the support of the local restaurant community, Hickey and his team have been working hard to reopen, as they have been receiving many calls and messages of encouragement. (WTAP)
2. Marksmen Energy Inc. has announced a partnership with EMF Geoscience, Inc. (a Marietta-based firm) to develop light oil drilling opportunities in Ohio. EMF will assist in selecting new projects using geology, seismic, and historic well information from wildcat wells in the oil basins. EMF will outline oil and gas reservoir drilling targets using modern 3-D seismic, focusing on Ohio's high-demand, Pennsylvania-grade light gravity crude oil, and negotiate seismic fees and a working interest with Marksmen for each target drilling location identified. (EIN News)
3. Marietta is calling for the support of the American Red Cross. Volunteers play a crucial role in providing support to vulnerable people during emergencies and disasters, and their efforts deserve recognition. In the Ohio Valley and across Appalachia, volunteers are particularly vital to the Red Cross' work. These volunteers work tirelessly to provide assistance and support to those in need. (Marietta Times)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Marietta:

Thursday, April 20

• Diabetes Plate Cooking Class: Spanish Chicken At The Changed Plate, Belpre (1:00 PM)

Friday, April 21

• Spring Awakening At Hermann Fine Arts Center, Marietta College (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta's newest art installation depicts the Historic Harmar Railroad Bridge in a mural format. To learn more about its story, click here. (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Join Marietta Main Street on Saturday, Jul. 22, at 5 p.m. for its Christmas in July Parade. It will hit the streets of downtown Marietta to bring the community together for fun in the sun! (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)
• Visit Marietta Ohio shared 50 things they love to do in Marietta! No. 33 is an adventure in nature at U.S. Forest Service - Wayne National Forest. (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)

That's it for today. 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.