🌱 Ohio Burn Ban + Final Phase Of Marietta Safety Project Approved

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Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 48 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Ohio – and West Virginia – have entered the three-month burn ban window for the spring season. Residents in Ohio are not allowed to burn anything from Mar. 1 through May 31 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to prevent wildfires. More information about open burning regulations can be found here. (WTAP)
2. The Marietta City Council has approved the final planning phase of the Connecting Residents on Safer Streets Marietta Project. The project aims to build two parking garages in downtown Marietta, which will create more space for businesses and office space. The city is partnering with local entities to undertake the project, which will take several years to complete, according to Mayor Schlicher. (WTAP)
3. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office's Mar. 6 new report, three people from Marietta were processed at the Washington County Jail at the beginning of the month. John David Bigler, 47, was charged with disorderly conduct, and 35-year-old Jonathan David Harshbarger was charged with a felony for domestic violence. Charles Earl Kelly, 75, was charged with two felonies: pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and possession of drugs. (Washington County Sheriff)

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Today in Marietta:

• Introduction To Weaving At BB2C Makerspace (5:00 PM)
• The American Founding: Four Essential Documents At Campus Martius And Ohio River Museum (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Full-time and part-time job opportunities are available in the Marietta area. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Marietta Patch)
• Meet Jingles! The 15-year-old cat is looking for a new home after her owner passed away. (Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV via Facebook)
• Did you know? You can stop by the Marietta/Belpre Health Department today between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for your COVID-19 shot! (Marietta/Belpre Health Department 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.