🌱 Mayor Candidate Take To Supreme Court + Women's History Month Panel

Hello, friends. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Breezy and not as cool. High: 59 Low: 48.
• Friday: Periods of rain. High: 56 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. A democratic candidate has taken his mayor candidacy denial to the Ohio Supreme Court. Ari Gold was denied by the Washington County Board of Elections because he did not include his previous name on the ballot, which is required in the state based on a revised code. This issue is gaining attention in the Marietta election because, without his name on the ballot, there will be no democratic candidate. Voter registration will begin on Apr. 3 and sample ballots should be available before the end of this week, according to Washington County Board of Elections Director Mandy Amos. (WTAP)
2. The new EMS service appears to be on track to start by Apr. 1 in nearby Belpre. The city's Safety Service Director Connie Hoblitzell is confident in the new plan being successful with a combination of all the knowledge and experience of the members on the board in their respective fields. The only things currently in need are an accountant and an insurer but otherwise, next month's start date is looking like a reality. (WTAP)
3. West Virginia University (WVU) at Parkersburg will host an evening panel in celebration of Women's History Month on Mar. 30 with women from the community and the college who have broken the "glass ceiling" and became leaders in their field and community. In addition to the five women on the panel, female leaders of local nonprofit organizations, service leaders, and more will also be invited as they understand firsthand how much hard work pays off. In addition to the panel, a display will be present courtesy of the WVU Parkersburg Art Club and Psychology Club showcasing women in art and psychology history. This event will be free to the public and a great opportunity for students to connect with leaders in the community. (WV News)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Thursday, March 16

• Diabetes Plate Cooking Class: Pecan Crusted Chicken - The Changed Plate (1:00 PM)
• Admission Info Session - Washington State Community College (2:00 PM)
• Irish Pub Trivia Night - TLV Restaurant (7:00 PM)

Friday, March 17

• Sportsman's Warehouse Free Grand Opening Celebration! - 4030 Murdoch Ave. Parkersburg, West Virginia (9:00 AM)
• River City Blues Festival - Lafayette Hotel (5:00 PM)
• Shallow Side - Adelphia Music Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta College senior Erin Hahn was named the D3hoops.com All-Region 7 Third team from this past basketball season. Congratulations to the Pioneer for this huge accolade and for getting the recognition she deserves! (Marietta College via Facebook)
• Local wrestlers were recognized this week for their performances in the state wrestling tournament that took place Sunday at the Schottenstein Center. Hayley Snyder and Kylee Tait claimed championships in their weight class while Nevaeh Rockhold placed seventh and received All-Ohio Honors. (The Marietta Times via Facebook)
• Where were you on Mar. 13, 1993, when the great blizzard blasted through the region for the largest single-day snowfall in 100 years? Temperatures dropped to 2 degrees, power was out for many residents, and road crews even had to abandon stuck snow plows to find shelter with nearby families. (Historical Marietta Ohio via Facebook)

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— 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.