More Ohio Maps Rejected + WCSO Fallen Deputy + Stinky Tree Banned

On Apr 18, 2022

Happy Monday, Marietta! Let’s get you all caught up on what’s happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today’s weather:

Colder with periods of rain. High: 45 Low: 33.

Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a 4th set of state legislative maps. A federal court had set a deadline for April 20 for new maps. If new maps aren’t agreed upon, a federal court could assume the duty. (Epoch Times)
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is remembering Deputy Rodney Kinzy. He died on 4/17/1990. (WCSO)
A number of plants have been deemed invasive to Ohio. The smelly Callery Pear tree is one of them, and starting next year will not be available for purchase and will be banned from being sold. (ABC5)

Today in Marietta:

From my notebook:

Washington County Sheriff’s Office – Marietta, Ohio: “Today we remember the end of Deputy Kinzy’s watch over Washington County. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Kinzy every day for the sacrifice he made and look up to him as a model public servant. Greater love has no…” (Facebook)
Marietta College: “Muskingum takes two from Softball #PioNation #BringForthAPioneer #d3softball” (Facebook)
Memorial Health System: “From the Memorial Health team, we wish you and your loved ones a happy Easter! #easter #easter2022 #easterbunny #eastersunday #easterweekend” (Facebook)

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Now you’re in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Christopher Schmitt

About me: Hey there, I’m the community publisher for Patch.com/marietta. I’ve lived in Marietta for most of my life. I graduated from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2014. I wrote for a community newspaper before moving to New York to be a national correspondent for IHeartRadio. I’m looking forward to bringing my experience back home with me and providing Marietta with the outstanding journalism she deserves. You can email me at [email protected] or call me at 740-516-4969.