🌱 Research On William P. Cutler + Marietta Combating Potholes

Good morning, people of Marietta! Dan Casarella here with your brand-new edition of the Marietta Daily.

First, today's weather:

Much colder. High: 34 Low: 24.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. A Marietta College senior, Tyler Walker, got a chance to share his research on William Parker Cutler Thursday night at the Castle in Marietta. Walker presented his findings last semester at Marietta college after spending the summer and fall researching Cutler, an outspoken abolitionist from Marietta. Walker’s presentation, “William Parker Cutler: Appalachian Abolitionist” was part of The Castle's Third Thursday Talk series. (WTAP-TV)
2. The City of Marietta is working to combat "pothole season" as winter weather continues and temperatures fluctuate. Marietta Mayor Josh Schilcher says Marietta has its fair share of potholes to contest with and city crews have been working around the clock to fill the cracks in the roads that cause potholes. Mayor Schilcher encourages residents who find potholes to call them into the mayor's office, however, "it's going to be another few weeks to a month of this season," he said. (WTAP)
3. Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Patch has rounded up the latest featured pets in the Marietta area looking for a forever home! See if Feisty, Slash, or Jerry would be good companions for your family! (Marietta Patch)

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Today in Marietta:

• Alex Williams At The Adelphia (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the weekend weather forecast for Marietta this weekend. It's bound to get even chillier! (Marietta Patch)
• Visit Marietta Ohio shared a fun throwback photo of Downtown Marietta on Putnam Street in 1929. (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.