🌱 Most Charming OH Small Towns + Marietta Schools Max Snow Days

Get on up, Marietta! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Marietta today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 39 Low: 20.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Marietta was featured in a roundup of the eight most charming small towns in Ohio! The piece by WorldAtlas highlighted Marietta's rich history, including the earthworks left behind and the many museums commemorating the past. WorldAtlas also recommended the renowned Gothic Revival-style Castle as a "must-visit" destination. (World Atlas)
2. Now through Feb. 10, Marietta Main Street will be accepting applications for the Paul Bruhn Historic Preservation Grant. Building owners in the C4 downtown district are eligible to receive funding for building preservation projects or renovations between $50,000 to $100,000 in value. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted via the online portal by 4:00 p.m. on Feb. 10. (Marietta Times)
3. Many schools in the mid-Ohio valley are running out of snow days — and some are already maxed out. Marietta City Schools' Friday closure marked the district's sixth calamity day, above the limit of five "free" days per school year. Any days beyond this will need to be made up before the end of the school year, either at the start of spring break or at the end of the school year. (News and Sentinel)

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Today in Marietta:

• A Virtual Field Trip To The Tennessee State Museum - The Castle House Historic Museum (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Jan. 27, Marietta City Schools kicked off a discussion on equitable reading instruction with its new District Literacy Committee. (Facebook)
• You can put away the snow shovels for now — Marietta residents can expect milder temperatures later in the week. (Marietta Patch)
• Marietta College's men's basketball team earned its 14th straight win, earning a 94-82 victory over Baldwin Wallace. (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.