🌱 New Dean Of Faculty At Marietta College + Earth Day Celebrations

Hello, Marietta! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

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• Tuesday: Warmer with sunny intervals. High: 61 Low: 37.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 64 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta College officially announced that Kathleen Dougherty will step in as the new provost and dean of faculty. Dougherty will be responsible for leading the Office of Academic Affairs, which includes more than 100 faculty members and dozens of staff, as well as over 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students. With over 25 years of experience, Dougherty has served as a faculty member, researcher, fundraiser, dean, and senior administrator at various different colleges. (Marietta Times)
2. On Saturday, Apr. 24, Marietta held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration on the Armory Lawn. The event was free to community members and surrounding residents as hundreds came out to participate in various educational activities and enjoy some relaxing live music. Kathy Ortt of the Marietta Earth Day committee said that the goal of the event each year is to continue educating residents about the importance of preserving our environment while being able to have a little fun. (WTAP)
3. The Marietta City Council officially passed an ordinance to enter into a contract with a company that's set to handle the crushed sewer line from when the river trail collapsed. Originally, Marietta installed a temporary sewer line in its place, but if the pump continues to worsen, this could lead to backup in people's basements or wherever their sewer connection is located inside their homes. The city terminated its contract with a previous vendor due to certain issues and is currently filing a lawsuit against them. (WTAP)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Tuesday, April 25

• Marietta Mountain Bike Route Guide At Post Street Parking (10:00 AM)
• Go With The Pros At Huntington Bank (12:oo PM)

Wednesday, April 26

• Regional Advisory Council Meeting At Buckeye Hills Regional Council (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• On Friday, Apr. 28, Major Riviera will be hosting its Diva Night which will include dancing, great music, and excellent food. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the Ladies from The Company will be performing a variety of hits from superstars like Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, Madonna, Shaina Twain, and so much more. If you're interested in learning more about the event and purchasing tickets, visit here. (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• The Adelphia Summer Concert Series recently announced that Country Music Superstar Craig Morgan will be hitting their stage on Saturday, Jun. 24. The show will feature a variety of his famous hits, including "International Harvester," "That's What I Love About Sunday," "Redneck Yacht Club," and more. For additional information on how to purchase tickets, visit here. (The Adelphia Music Hall via Facebook)
• Various high school students came together to create a full-course menu for a spring dinner event at Levee Bistro House in Marietta. Each of the students helped in coming up with different meals and recipes to bring a delicious menu to life that included an appetizer, salad, two choices of entrees, and a dessert. Chef Tom Hickey, the restaurant's owner, shared that this experience will give younger generations the opportunity to learn more about what it's like running a professional kitchen. (WTAP)

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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.