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Coffee in hand, Marietta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Marietta’s renewed Main Street accreditation means for downtown businesses
- Why commissioners refused to back Marietta’s call for an injection-well pause
- Why this Warren golf star chose Marietta College over other options
Also on today's calendar: Solstice Mini Retreat .
Find out what's happening in Mariettafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Mariettafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.
- Sunday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. National accreditation renewed for Marietta Main Street (newsandsentinel.com) — Downtown Marietta just secured another year of national accreditation for Marietta Main Street, opening doors to more grants, resources, and advocacy for local businesses. Executive director Jen Tinkler says the recognition, now in its 12th year, reflects strong revitalization work and historic preservation, and she’s also inviting residents to the Jan. 17 Ice Festival featuring live ice sculpting on the Armory Lawn. 
2. Washington Commission: Santa stops by amid discussion on injection well risks (mariettatimes.com) — Washington County commissioners heard concerns about injection well risks and a proposed three-year moratorium that Marietta City Council has already backed, but declined to ask the governor for such a pause. Local advocates, including a Marietta resident, pressed commissioners about water safety and economic impacts, while an oil and gas representative defended current regulations and disposal practices.
3. Liam Nuzum signs with Marietta College for golf (wtap.com) — A Warren High School golf standout is staying close to home, signing to play for Marietta College’s Pioneer golf team while majoring in land and energy management. Liam Nuzum, a multi-time All-Southeast District honoree and Academic All-Ohio golfer, says he’s eager for tougher collegiate competition and was drawn by Coach Badgley’s work ethic and familiarity from high school matches.
4. 10 Ohio colleges and universities were not in alignment with the science of reading, audit shows (ohiocapitaljournal.com) — Ohio’s latest audit of teacher training programs found 10 universities out of compliance with the state’s new science-of-reading requirements, while Marietta College is among the schools fully aligned with the standards. The report means future teachers trained at Marietta College should meet the state’s expectations for evidence-based reading instruction that districts are now required to use.
📸 Around Marietta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta
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★ Featured events ★
- Solstice Mini Retreat
Life Balance Healing, 200 Putnam St, Marietta
1:30 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Solstice Watch — The Castle
Sacra Via Park , Marietta
4:00 pm - New Year's Eve Glitter and Glow Dance Party
The Adelphia Music Hall , 205 2nd St , Marietta
9:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 31
📣 Marietta Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Breakfast with Santa
The Galley , 203 2nd St , Marietta
9:00 am - Elf (PG) FREE MOVIE Sponsored By:
Twin City Opera House , 15 W Main St , McConnelsville
2:30 pm - Toddler Time - Belpre
Washington County Public Library - Belpre Branch , 2012 Washington Blvd , Belpre
10:30 am - FFHS Boys Basketball at Belpre AWAY
Fort Frye High School Beverly, OH 45715
6:00 pm - Discovery Hour
Coolville Public Library , 26401 Main St , Coolville
11:00 am - The Tas Cru Band 🎵 33rd River City Blues Festival at the Lafayette Hotel
Lafayette Hotel , 101 Front St , Marietta
5:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 31
Friday March 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Clare "Winks" Kremer —Mari Goddard Read on Patch
- Edward F. Lang —Mari Goddard Read on Patch
- I’m missing the Marietta area holiday lights tour.
What are your nominations for best holiday lights? (Nextdoor 5th Street)
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Marietta. Apply here.
- Ohio Staffing posted a job opening for Server-Glenwood in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.
Ok Marietta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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