🌱 Marietta College Moves To Final Four + Memorial Bridge Closes

Hey, Marietta! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in Marietta.

First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for some sun. High: 64 Low: 33.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta College Men's basketball team will make their first final four appearance in program history. The Pioneers moved into the final four after defeating No. 4 Christopher Newport on Saturday night. Their next game in NCAA Division III Sectional will be a rematch with the Randolph-Macon Yellowjackets on Friday. (WTAP)
2. Marietta commuters may need to alter their commute as the Memorial Bridge will be closing today. The bridge, located in Parkersburg, will close for 45 days as a rehabilitation project starts. The city has released a detour map for drivers. (Subscription: Marietta Times)
3. Are you looking for a job in the Marietta area? Patch and ZipRecruiter created a list of new job opportunities including open positions at Theodore Group, Sagora Senior Living, and Kelly Services. Visit Patch for a complete listing of jobs. (Marietta Patch)

Today in Marietta:

• Legislative Luncheon At Lafayette Hotel (12:00 PM)
• Operating a CNC Router At BB2C Makerspace (5:30 PM)
• Baklava Cooking Class At 803 Farson St (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Happy Board Appreciation Week to our amazing Marietta City Schools Board of Education members. Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and community! (Facebook)
• Mark your calendar and help Marietta Main Street raise money for local non-profits. Downtown businesses will have Peep sculptures on display for local non-profits and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to each one. (Facebook)
• Every Monday morning, Visit Marietta will feature a beautiful image of Marietta, Ohio, taken by local photographer Bruce Wunderlich. This week’s photo is of the historic Save Harmar Bridge. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.