🌱 Scholarship Dollars For Teens + Marietta Employee Relations Meeting

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Sun mixing with clouds. High: 58 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Some Ohio families may be eligible for thousands of dollars in scholarships. Thanks to Governor Mike DeWine’s Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program and Youthful Driver Safety Fund, around 25 governmental agencies that serve Ohio teens in low-income families are being awarded more than $575,000 in teen driver safety scholarship awards. Ohio Valley Educational Service Center, which serves Washington County and neighboring counties, was awarded $25,000 from the grant. (WTAP)
2. Our local baseball team is dominating the diamond. Etta Express enjoyed its sixth straight win on Friday evening with a 12-2 victory over Kalamazoo College. The team was on fire, with Ben Sobb retiring all three batters he faced in the ninth inning and sophomore Zach Marzetz tossing 5.0 shutout innings of relief to get the win. (Pioneers)
3. An employee relations meeting is set to happen this Wednesday. The meeting is intended for residents who work for the City of Marietta and will discuss the previously-tabled sick policy, contract negotiations, and the approved WTP unfilled electrician position. Interested city employees can attend the meeting, which will be held at 304 Putnam St. in the second-floor conference room at 6:00 p.m. (City of Marietta)

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Today in and around Marietta:

• Beginner Crochet At BB2C Makerspace (5:00 PM)
• Kid's French Bread Pizza Class At The Changed Plate, Belpre (5:00 PM)
• Moose Legion Committee Legionnaire Day At Marietta Moose Lodge #1823 (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Shrine Club will be hosting a "BARK to the 80s" event. The event will feature food, fun, and a silent live auction for a great cause! See the flyer at the link for more details. (Patch)
• "Broadway Bound" by Neil Simon is coming to Marietta. Catch this show for only $13 per ticket at the Mid Ohio Valley Players on Mar. 24, 25, 26, and 31, and Apr. 1 and 2. (Patch)
• Looking for a job in Marietta? Two new openings just hit the job market: CSEA Account Clerk and Law Library Clerk. Click the link for more information on how to apply. (Washington County)

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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.