🌱 Pioneers Advance To State Conference + Gators Pub Mardi Gras Party

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A couple of morning showers. High: 56 Low: 33.
• Wednesday: A.M. rain, then breezy; warm. High: 66 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta College women's basketball team defeated Heidelberg University with a score of 69-42, securing their place as the number two seed in the Ohio Athletic Conference tournament. During the game, the team also recognized their four senior players — Erin Hahn, Haley Ross, Mariah Goodard, and Camille Cummins — for their impressive careers. The Pioneers have a record of 19-6 for the season and 14-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, and their next game will be on Feb. 23 in the OAC semifinal. (Marietta College via Facebook)
2. Gators Pub on 2nd Street held its second annual Mardi Gras Party as a way to bring the community together and raise funds for the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley. Attendees partied until midnight enjoying traditional Mardi Gras food such as Cajun Corn Bread and King Cake, as well as music by Tanglewood Jam and Mardi Gras beads. Event organizers say they plan to hold the party annually and hope to raise awareness for the organization during the cat influx season. (WTAP)
3. Alisa Amador, the winner of the 2022 NPR Tiny Desk Contest, will perform at The Gathering Place at Marietta College on Mar. 21 as part of the 2022-23 Esbenshade Series. The concert is free and open to the public, with no tickets required, but up to four seats can be reserved. Amador is known for her unique style of music that blends rock, jazz, funk, alternative folk, and Latin music. In 2021, she released her first EP, "Narratives."(Parkersburg News)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Marietta:

Tuesday, February 21

• Marietta Area Chamber Of Commerce Greetings To Meetings At 740 Social (12:00 PM)
• Keychain Heart Felting At BB2C Makerspace (5:00 PM)

Wednesday, February 22

• Jr. Sewing Lessons At BB2C Makerspace (5:30 PM)
• Paint & Sip Fundraiser At Historic Oakland Estate, Parkersburg (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new local job? Plenty of Marietta-area employers are now hiring for positions in multiple fields, including driving, sales, insurance, and more. Learn more and get application information at the link. (Marietta Patch)
• Calling all local house hunters! These gorgeous Marietta homes have just hit the market, including 113 Wildwood Drive and 107 Knox St. Check out our latest real estate roundup for property specs and list prices. (Marietta Patch)

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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.