🌱 Snow Plow Rolls Over + Marietta College MLK Day Of Service

Happy Tuesday, people of Marietta! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 35 Low: 27.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Marietta:

1. Late Sunday night, an Ohio Department of Transportation spokesperson says a snowplow rolled over in Athens County. The driver is said to be uninjured. The wreck was described as a single-vehicle rollover, and thankfully no other vehicles were affected. ODOT reported 46 plow trucks hit statewide in 2021, and officials say many of those accidents could have been prevented. (WTAP-TV)
2. Yesterday, students from Marietta College held their annual MLK Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteers gathered on campus to participate in charitable activities like packing dental kits and meals as a part of “go packs” and providing clothing donations for local residents in need. College officials also held a special ceremony where speakers discussed the importance of Martin Luther King Day. (WTAP-TV)
3. Marietta has been named one of the most charming small towns in Ohio, coming in at No. 4. on PureWow's list. The publication praises Marietta as "a popular and picturesque tourist destination" that has retained its historic riverboat town roots. PureWow recommends visitors check out local highlights and activities like kayaking, Victorian houses, and the annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. (PureWow)

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Today in Marietta:

• Together We Care Tuesday At Applebee's Grill + Bar, 482 Pike St (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• In honor of Martin Luther King Day, The Marietta College Women's Soccer participated in Marietta College’s MLK Day of Service & Reflection. The team made valentine's cards for seniors and those currently residing in hospitals. (Facebook)
• Looking for a new job? See job opportunities available in the Marietta area. (Marietta Patch)
• Marietta Firefighters remind residents to keep snow and debris away from vents and exhaust, keep fresh air and good ventilation indoors, and stay safe and warm during the severe winter weather. (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.