🌱 Marietta Welfare League Donates + WCC Funds County Home

Happy Saturday, Marietta! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Decreasing clouds; very cold. High: 23 Low: 3.

Here are the top two stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta Welfare League presented local nonprofit organizations with a total of $70,000 in donations this year despite some of the COVID setbacks. The welfare league operates the gift shop at Marietta Memorial Hospital and donates to various organizations in the area, including food pantries. Nearing almost 100 years in operation, the shop has a variety of items and drinks for purchase. (Marietta Times)
2. On Thursday evening, the Washington County Commission signed a resolution that will fund the county home. Residents of the home have been sleeping on mattresses that are over 20 to 30 years old. This funding will allow them to purchase beds, headboards, footboards, mattresses, and nightstands and will furnish over 60 rooms. (Marietta Times)
3. A high-speed chase out of West Virginia ended in Marietta with a stand-off with dozens of law enforcement. Witnesses say a squad car caught on fire after a suspect allegedly threw something at it. Dozens of officers were on the scene, some in the stand-off and others blocking traffic away from the scene. (The Scioto Post)

Today in and around Marietta:

• Hidden Marietta Paranormal Expo At The Lafayette Hotel (11:00 AM)
• Drag Night At The Cocktail Bar In Parkersburg, WV (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join Memorial Health System for their free Community Health Screenings every Friday from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at 406 Colegate Drive, Marietta. During the walk-in style screening, community members can have their blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight measured. (Facebook)
• It's the last week of National Radon Action Month! Breathing radon can cause lung cancer. All types of houses can have radon problems-old homes, new homes, drafty homes, insulated homes, homes with basements, and homes without basements. Don't forget to test your home. Radon test kits (usually less than $25) can be found at your local hardware, home improvement stores, or online. (Facebook)
• Marietta Main Street is now accepting grant applications. Make sure you check out their application. The deadline to apply is February 10th. (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.