🌱 Ohio 339 Accident + Marietta College Faculty Council Meeting

Morning, neighbors! Dan Casarella here with a fresh edition of the Marietta Daily.

First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. A Marietta man is facing charges after he allegedly held a gun to his girlfriend’s head for getting calls about job opportunities. Brandon Bruce has been charged with aggravated menacing, two counts of domestic violence, and having weapons under disability. The victim told law enforcement that Bruce swore at her, grabbed her face, hit her, and kicked her before pulling out a gun. (WTAP)
2. One person was killed Thursday night in an accident on Ohio 339. The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. at Ohio 339 and Washington County 806 near Spence Lane. A vehicle was attempting to turn left but failed to yield and was struck by oncoming traffic. (Subscription: Marietta Times)
3. Thursday night, Marietta College Faculty Council had a closed meeting because of the events that took place this week. The council discussed the budget crisis and financial hardships that the college is facing. The results of the meeting were not made public. (Subscription: Marietta Times)

Today in Marietta:

• Virtual: Victorian Tea (12:00 PM)
• Talk to the Entities At Lafayette Hotel (6:00 PM)
• The Heiress At Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The March Washington County Public Library Newsletter is now available - https://mailchi.mp/wcplib/march-library-newsletter. Several new programs at various locations are scheduled this month. Make sure not to miss them! (Facebook)
• The Marietta College Panhellenic Council is bringing poet Ashlee Haze to campus as part of Women's History Month at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, in The Gathering Place. This event is free and open to the entire campus community. (Facebook)
• Twenty true-billed defendants were indicted this week by the Washington County Grand Jury. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.