🌱 Ohio River Rises In Marietta + Art21 Showing In Marietta College

Hello, Marietta. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 55 Low: 27.
• Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 57 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. On Saturday, Mar. 25 at 11:15 p.m., the Ohio River crested at 26.95 feet in Marietta where the flood stage is 35 feet, according to the National Weather Service. Due to the storm, there were more than 3,000 without power in Washington County, according to American Electric Power-Ohio. (Marietta Times)
2. Two PBS “Art21” videos on the work of Zanele Muholi and Wangechi Mutu will be shown by Marietta College. The documentary series focuses on art in the 21st century and aims to "inspire a more creative and inclusive world through the works and words of contemporary artists." The presentations are free and open to the public for three days from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Apr. 18 through Apr. 20 in Gallery 310 on the third floor of the Hermann Fine Arts Building. (The Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
3. On Mar. 26, the Vault in Marietta hosted its Grand Opening event in the old Citizens Bank Building on 2nd Street. Amy Knapp, the Vault’s manager, said the new venue's event was well-attended and successful. Bryan Casey, one of the owners of the Vault, said, “Just terrific to see this many people come out in support of the restoration of a historic building and the reuse of that building, and what that means to the city of Marietta.” (WTAP)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Tuesday, March 28

• Introduction to Weaving At BB2C Maker Space (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, March 29

• Vietnam Welcome Home Ceremony At Dyson Baudo Recreation Center (DBRC) (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Izzy Becker! Izzy, a Marietta City Schools junior, was named the Student Athlete of the Week after helping the Lady Tiger Track team to a first-place finish at the Fairweather Relays, the first competition of the spring season. (Marietta City Schools - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• When you’re looking for a new home, hunting down every new listing in the area can be a wearisome endeavor. To help, here are the latest homes for sale in the Marietta area, including a unique four-bedroom on 811 3rd Street for $311,000! (Marietta Patch)
• Bobaflex with Truckstop is playing on Mar. 31 at the Adelphia Music Hall in Marietta! View the link for details and tickets. (Eventbrite.com)

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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.