🌱 Marietta College Director On Podcast + Casino Night Fundraiser

Hi all. It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Marietta Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mild with low clouds. High: 54 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Academic Resource Center director at Marietta College will be featured on a national podcast. Amanda Haney-Cech, a fan of the podcast "Office Hours with John Gardner," was interviewed by the podcast host, and the episode will release later this month. "The students are my focus, and supporting them in every way I am able is just who I am as a person. I am honored to be asked to do this podcast, and I hope what I have to say will help someone else," said Haney-Cech. (Subscription: Marietta Times)
2. A Casino Night Fundraiser will be held at the Vault in Marietta on Mar. 3. The event will benefit the River City Symphony Orchestra with credit to a partnership between the Vault and Peoples Bank Theatre. Miranda Duty, a board member of the symphony as well as the general manager of the theatre, said, "It is going to be $75 a person per ticket, but you’ll also get 75 chips, which is going to be good for the roulette, blackjack, and poker." Tickets for the event can be purchased here. (WTAP)
3. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Marietta area. Available properties range from a 1,243 square-foot, three-bed, two-bath home for $99,000 to a $234,000 home with three beds, two baths, and 1,735 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Marietta Patch)

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Coming up in Marietta:

Friday, Feb. 10

• Chris Janson At People's Bank Theatre (8:00 PM)
• Live Music: Justin Dennis Acoustic At Marietta Moose Lodge #1823 (8:00 PM)

Saturday, Feb. 11

• River City Farmers Market At 200 Butler St. (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The American Red Cross is looking for donors! Consider saving a life by donating blood this month. (Subscription: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this week? Check out the list of events happening in and around Marietta this week at the link! (Parkersburg News)
• A professionally-trained dog will soon be available for adoption! See the dog at the link and contact the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley for more details. (Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today.

— 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.