🌱 Marietta Noon Lions Honor Vets + Will MPD Stay Within Budget?

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing today in Marietta.

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy. High: 56 Low: 30.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Marietta Noon Lions Club will honor veterans by lining the Bridge of Heroes with more than 100 American flags. The flags will be on display during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. Residents can sponsor a flag in honor of a veteran through the Club for $100. (Parkersburg News)
2. With rising gas prices due to the war in Ukraine, Marietta Police Department has a plan to stay within budget if the upward trajectory continues. According to Marietta Police Chief Aaron Nedeff, each officer usually drives about 50 to 70 miles per shift. While the department hasn’t made any moves yet to save on gas, Nedeff said they will likely implement strategies such as foot and bike patrol, which they did back in 2008 when gas prices were around $4 per gallon. (WTAP)
3. Patch and Petfinder have teamed up to help Marietta residents find the pet of their dreams! For those looking to adopt a cat or dog, check out these pets who are currently at local shelters. Visit Patch to view the complete listing of pets. (Marietta Patch)

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Today in Marietta:

• Open Woodshop At BB2C Makerspace (10:00 AM)
• The Heiress At The Mid-Ohio Valley Players (8:00 PM)
• The Mavericks At Peoples Bank Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It’s Dental Assistants Recognition Week, and The Washington County Health Department is acknowledging its incredible team! Stephani and Becky apply dental sealants to second and sixth-graders at no charge to the families. Learn more on Facebook. (Facebook)
• Marietta is so fortunate to have such a wide variety of local restaurants that make up our community. Next time you're looking for a place to eat, consider dining local in one of the 24 restaurants listed on Rooted In Ohio. (Facebook)
• The Marietta Municipal Court will be closed all day today (Mar. 11) due to a scheduled AEP Power outage. (Facebook)

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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.