🌱 Rep. Johnson Speaks Out + Art Educator Of The Year

Hey, Marietta! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 44 Low: 31.

Here are the top two stories today in Marietta:

1. Congressman Bill Johnson of Marietta recently spoke out against inflation and the Biden administration’s “reckless policies.” Johnson released a two-paragraph statement after the Department of Labor announced that inflation surged to its highest level in 40 years. He specifically blames President Joe Biden and reckless spending as the reason prices have gone up 7% in the last year. (WTRF)
2. Dr. Lauri Reidmiller, an Associate Professor of Art at WVUP, was named West Virginia Art Educator of the Year by the West Virginia art educator association. She's being rewarded for her dedication to educating her students. Reidmiller originally started out as a graphic designer before transitioning to becoming a teacher. (WTAP)
3. Do you know the true origin of the Mothman legends or where they started? The story begins on Interstate 7 between Marietta, Ohio, and Mineral Wells, West Virginia, on November 2, 1966. Check the link to read the full story. (AIPT)

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Today in Marietta:

• Business After Hours At Pioneer Boutique (5:00 PM)
• Bungee Fitness At Miller Prosthetics & Orthotics (5:30 PM)
• Get The Led Out At Peoples Bank Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Main street in Marietta is preparing for this weekend’s "We Lov Pets Marietta Ice Festival" on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring 19 ice sculptures and a live carving by local artist Tyson Whistler. (Facebook)
• Visit Marietta Ohio is giving away three pairs of tickets to Pittsburgh Travel Showcase for the weekend of Jan. 21-23. Winners will be chosen at random. (Facebook)
• Stop by Memorial Health System's COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinic every Wednesday from 3 – 5 p.m. on Level G of the Strecker Building. Patients who qualify for a booster may also stop by, and MHS encourages them to bring their vaccine cards. (Facebook)

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— 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.