🌱 Marietta College Commencement Ceremony + Silent Battle Ceremony

Hello all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Not as warm with a t-storm. High: 69 Low: 44.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 77 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Over the weekend, Marietta College hosted its 186th annual commencement ceremony, graduating 276 students. The ceremony honored retired staff and featured academic awards and prize winners, speeches by the Jewett Oration, and a performance by the choir. Lillian A Daneshamand was named the valedictorian of this year's graduating class, and Tyler Jacob Hartline earned the title of salutatorian. (Marietta Times)
2. Marietta's tennis team finished off the regular season on a high note, defeating Logan High School in the home season finale. The leaders of the team showed why they have been depended on all season as the number one, two, and three on the team swept the competition in dominating fashion. The team was a bit exhausted going into the finale, as it was the third match in three days, but the Tigers were able to shake off the sluggish feeling and take advantage of the nice weather. The team now prepares for post-season play, as sectionals are scheduled to start this week, and the top talents will be moving on to districts. (Marietta Times)
3. Over the weekend at Gold Star Park, the Silent Battle Dedication Ceremony took place where the PTSD and suicide awareness memorial monument was unveiled. Silent Battle committee member Michelle White said that the theme of this year's ceremony was centered around the courage to heal. The event was used as a way to bring awareness for PTSD and suicide for veterans and the surviving families of these veterans. (WTAP)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Tuesday, May 9

• Introduction To 3D Printing With Filament At BB2C Makerspace (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, May 10

• Discover Law Enforcement Day At Washington State Community College (9:00 AM)
• Jr. Sewing Lessons At BB2C Makerspace (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Over the weekend, the Marietta softball team was able to secure the No. 2 seed in the OAC Tournament after splitting a pair of games with Capital. With the regular season now over, the team is preparing for the OAC Tournament that will begin this Thursday. (Marietta College via Facebook)
• Looking for things to do around Marietta this week? Take a look at this flyer (at the link) to learn what's happening, including special Mother's Day events on Sunday. (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• The Marietta/Belpre Health Department wants to remind the public that not only is May Mental Health Awareness Month, but it is also National Women's Health Month — and the department intends to celebrate both! All month long, the department will be touching on different women's health topics as well as providing resources and giving the community all it has to offer. (Marietta/Belpre Health Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.