🌱 Will Marietta Join Washington Co 911 Center? + Annual MACC Dinner

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny. High: 52 Low: 38.
• Friday: Cooler with showers around. High: 46 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta officials are still uncertain about joining the Washington County 911 center, citing concerns about the cost of the project and staffing the Marietta police building. Marietta Chief of Police Katherine Warden expressed concerns about not having the police building staffed 24-7 and the cost of hiring staff if they decide to join. While the centralized 911 center could help with dispatch staffing levels, Mayor Schlicher stated that he needed more information before making a decision. (WTAP)
2. Marietta College’s Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center hosted the 108th annual Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce dinner this week with over 650 attendees. The event included an award ceremony, keynote speaker Jared Orton, and a meal prepared by Parkhurst Catering. Kelsy Eaton, president and CEO of MACC, highlighted the chamber's accomplishments over the past year, including hosting 17 ribbon cuttings and 45 networking events, and emphasized the chamber's commitment to supporting Marietta's business community. (Marietta Times)
3. Marietta's Public Lands, Buildings, and Parks Committee heard two local scouts present their Eagle Scout project plans, which included building a brick and granite sign with six-foot-tall columns at the armory and renovating Indian Acres Park, including building a pavilion by the boat ramps and renovating bathrooms. The second scout suggested possibly converting the bathrooms into storage space for pickleball players. Two resolutions will be written for each project and will be presented at the next city council meeting. (WTAP)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Thursday, March 9

• Introduction To Resin Printing At BB2C Makerspace (5:30 PM)
• Stained Glass 4-Week Series At Marietta Makery (6:30 PM)

Friday, March 10

• Boys & Girls Clubs Of Washington County - 2023 Annual Dinner And Auction At Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tomorrow, Mar. 10, is the final day for Marietta public school staff, students, and parents to take the district’s Continuous Improvement Survey. Visit the link to take the survey and weigh in on building-specific feedback about your experience during the 2022-23 school year. (Marietta City Schools)
• Looking for a new career where you can make a difference in your local community? Washington County is currently hiring multiple full-time positions, including a CSEA Case Manager and a CSEA Clerk. Get the full job details and learn how to apply on the county’s website. (Washington County, OH)
• Nostalgic for '90s music? You won't want to miss the '90s Rockfest show at the Adelphia Music Hall next Saturday, Mar. 18. Three tribute bands will be playing the music of Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, and Weezer to transport you right back to this era of rock. Tickets are available here. (Visit Marietta Ohio via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.