🌱 Vigil Planned For Suicide Victims + Council Holds Special Meeting

Hello, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Washington State Community College is planning a community candlelight vigil in memory and support for those who have been impacted by suicide. The vigil is planned for 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Dec. 11. (WTAP)
2. The Marietta City Council held a special meeting on Thursday to pass emergency legislation. The special meeting was held due to council members' absences during the regular Dec. 1 meeting. The council is expected to return to its usual schedule on Dec. 15. (Marietta Times)
3. A Marietta man was sentenced to serve eight years of prison for throwing pipe bombs at towboats on the Ohio River. Nathaniel Blayn Becker, 43, was convicted in April for the incidents. (Waterways Journal)

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Today in Marietta:

• River City Farmers Market At Washington County Fair Grounds (8:00 AM)
• Breakfast With Santa At The Adelphia Music Hall (11:30 AM)
• Holiday Loft Tours At Downtown Marietta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get your ice skates on! The ice skating rink in nearby Parkersburg opened for the season on Friday. The rink is open Fridays and Saturdays in the evening. (WTAP)
• If you're looking for a way to give back to get into the holiday spirit, then Cram the Cruiser is looking for donations! The fundraising event will collect donations of food, money, toys, and other donations on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11:00 a.m. (Harmar Village - Marietta, Ohio via Facebook)
• Need some help finishing up your Christmas shopping list? Head to downtown Marietta to find some of the highest quality and unique gifts! (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.