🌱 WV Police Seek Local Man + Students Win Ohio Fishing Tournaments

Morning, everybody! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 88 Low: 54.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 91 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Nearby Parkersburg, West Virginia, police are asking for the public to help find Brian Bradley Wright. Wright is currently wanted in connection to an arrest warrant for felony grand larceny. Wright allegedly committed felony grand larceny last month, and is homeless, but is believed to still be in the local area by police. Local area residents are asked to call 911 immediately if they see Wright or have any information on his whereabouts. (WTAP)
2. Grayson Goodwin, 13, and Colton Baker, 12, have won first place in separate Ohio state fishing tournaments, qualifying them to compete in the national and world championship events later this year. Both Goodwin and Baker are Marietta natives, hailing from Fort Frye and Marietta middle schools, respectively. (Marietta Times)
3. Join the Artsbridge Summer Music Series at City Park for their opening day today, Jun. 1, featuring a performance by Jim Forshey, an acclaimed Elvis Presley tribute artist from the Mid-Ohio Valley. Having followed in his father's footsteps, Forshey's talent and love for Elvis began to attract a growing fanbase, leading to performances in various venues across Ohio and West Virginia. The concert, sponsored by Peoples Bank, will honor Lulu Bell James, a devoted music series attendee, and donations will be collected by Artsbridge, with alternative arrangements in case of rain. (Marietta Times)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Thursday, June 1

• Marietta Mountain Bike Route Guide At Post Street Parking (10:00 AM)

Friday, June 2

• June First Friday: Joshua Lee & The Nice Dream At Peoples Bank Theatre (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join Marietta Main Street on Friday, Jun. 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the First Friday Art Walk in Marietta, featuring local artists and makers. Enjoy a vibrant evening of creativity and shopping for handmade items along Butler Street, which will be closed for the event. (Marietta Main Street via Facebook)
• Prepare for summer camps and seize the chance to enhance your skills at Marietta College, as it is the perfect time of year for players to grow and develop! You can sign up for the men's basketball camp here. (Marietta College Men's Basketball via Facebook)
• 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's First Adventure)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you soon with your next update!

— 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.