🌱 Toddler Product Recall Issued + Marietta College Is Hiring

Hello, hello! I'm Helen Eckhard, filling in for Miranda Fraraccio. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 60 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Washington County Health Department has issued a recall alert for a popular child's product. Green Sprout's Toddler's Stainless Steel Bottles and Cups have been recalled due to a risk of lead poisoning. According to officials, the bottles and cups can break at the bottom, exposing children to lead. Parents are advised to either dispose of or return the items. (Washington County Health Department via Facebook)
2. Marietta College is hiring for a full-time position. The college is seeking a Controller. The position would oversee the Accounting & Business Services Department. Responsibilities would include handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and payroll. (Marietta College via Facebook)
3. On Nov. 25, agents with the Southeast Major Crimes Task Force arrested a Marietta resident for drugs during a traffic stop. Shawn Allen Gates, Jr. was stopped near Washington Street while driving a silver Dodge van. During a routine inspection, officers found cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. Gates and his passengers were arrested at the scene. (Washington County Sheriff's Office - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)

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Today in and around Marietta:

• Women's Health Clinic at Fruth Pharmacy in Belpre (9:30 AM)
• Christmas Make & Take at The Barn at White Pine Acres (6:00 PM)
• Miss Bennet: Christmas At Pemberly at Hermann Fine Arts Center (7:00 PM)
• Deaf Coffee Chat at Dudley Avenue in Parkersburg, WV (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley would like you to meet Thor, the longest resident of the shelter! Thor gets to be one of the pets introducing elf on a shelf this year - and he'd love to meet you! (Humane Society of the Ohio Valley - HSOV via Facebook)
• This is Marietta College Softball's second year of decorating a tree for the Holiday Tree Walk! This years' theme was 'Minions' - go check it out! (Marietta College Softball via Facebook)
• It's a busy week in Marietta! This list will give you just a few ideas on how to have a wonderful week. (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! Thanks for reading!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.