🌱 No Confidence In Superintendent + Marietta In Bloom

Rise and shine, Marietta! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on around Marietta today.

First, today's weather:

A rain or snow shower. High: 39 Low: 19.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. At a special meeting on Wednesday night, Marietta’s local teacher union, The Marietta Education Association, gave a vote of no confidence for Superintendent Will Hampton. Three-quarters of the union cast their vote, and 78 percent of that group voted in favor of no confidence. The union was reportedly upset over Hampton’s "lack of planning and communication," as well as contract negotiations. (WTAP-TV)
2. Marietta In Bloom took out a special ad in the Marietta Times to thank local area top plant growers. It specifically mentioned Hucks Farm & Greenhouse, Bob’s Market, Greenleaf, and Haessly Hardwoods. (Marietta Times)
3. Marietta running enthusiasts are in for a treat today. As a follow up to last night's special banquet hosted by The River City Runners and Walkers Club of Parkersburg, keynote speaker Charlie Engle, also known as the "Running Man," will be doing a "four or five-mile" run this morning with the Mid-Ohio Valley running community. The run will begin at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta at 9 a.m. (WTAP-TV)

Today in Marietta:

• Contemporary Gunmakers & Allied Artists Show At Campus Martius Museum (9:30 AM)
• 2nd Annual Nourish: Mind, Body, & Soul Workshop At 108 Front Street (2:00 PM)
• Valentine's Day Dinner with String Quartet At The Adelphia Music Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rich Arnold (Class of 1970) and Lynn Bromberg Arnold (Class of 1971) are among the hundreds of couples who found love at Marietta College. Learn more about the Arnolds' love story and why they share their love with MC. (Twitter)
• Marietta Mayor Josh Schlicher and Safety Service Director Steve Wetz sat down Tuesday to discuss claims made against the administration during Monday's City Council meeting. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox Monday with a new update.

— 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.