🌱 Senior Athlete Signs With Marietta College + City To Plant Trees

Hi there, Marietta! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Snow showers; breezy, colder. High: 38 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Chance Cox made his decision to sign with Marietta College to continue his football career. The senior athlete at St. Marys High School held his signing ceremony on Wednesday with his fellow players, coaches, and family. (WTAP)
2. City Park in nearby Parkersburg will begin to look more "full" with its shrubbery. The Parkersburg City Tree Commission and Davey Resource Group are partnering to build up the tree canopy in the area, including City Park. “It’s always worth a try to increase the tree canopy within the city,” said City Planner Connor LaVelle. (Marietta Times)
3. The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley was closed on Tuesday for renovations. The facility installed soundproofing panels in the dog housing area, which will help with noise levels for the animals and the people looking to adopt. (Parkersburg News)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• Visit Marietta Ohio posted "50 things we love to do in Marietta," with No. 22 on the list being a bite of the "Sure to be Famous' Fried Bologna Sandwich" at Harmar Tavern! (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Marietta area! Get all the property details at the link. (Realtor.com)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this weekend? Check out the list of events happening in and around Marietta this weekend at the link! (Marietta, Ohio)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— 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.