🌱 Marietta Hospitalization Rates + Indoor Triathlon

Happy Wednesday, people of Marietta! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 48 Low: 40.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new hospitalization numbers for the state of Ohio and Marietta. Currently, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, 20 percent of inpatient beds are being used by suspected COVID-19 patients and 100 percent of ICU beds are in use. The amount of COVID-19 patients decreased from last week. (Marietta Patch)
2. The Parkersburg man who fled police on Friday and was arraigned in Marietta Municipal Court now has a hearing scheduled. Martin Riley Robinson will appear in court today (Feb. 2) at 1:00 p.m. for a preliminary hearing. He could be charged with attempted malicious assault of a government official and fleeing with reckless disregard. (Parkersburg News)
3. Marietta residents are encouraged to sign up for an indoor triathlon in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The YMCA Parkersburg will be holding its annual indoor triathlon on Mar. 12 to 13. The competition is a one-hour time segment of swimming, cycling, and treadmill training. (Marietta Times)

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Today in Marietta:

• Washington County Public Library Bookmobile at various locations throughout the county (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Redbook Magazine recently showcased Marietta! Check out the article here. (Facebook)
• On Jan. 25, Marietta Welfare League awarded Memorial Health Foundation $15,105 to assist Memorial Health System with the renovation and expansion of the ICU, a $4 million project that will expand ICU rooms from 11 to 20 private rooms. (Facebook)
• Want to learn effective self-defense techniques? Head over to Bodies in Rhythm in Parkersburg, West Virginia, for a workshop today at 6:00 p.m. (All Events In)

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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.