🏙️ Downtown Marietta earns prestigious national recognition for community excellence. Marietta Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program, the highest tier of recognition from the nationwide movement that supports downtown revitalization. The organization qualified by demonstrating exceptional performance in six key areas, including community commitment and preservation-based economic development. In 2024, Marietta Main Street hosted over 25 free community events, including its first-ever Dachshund Derby and #MyMarietta Music Festival, while contributing more than 3,500 volunteer hours valued at over $90,000. This accreditation signals to stakeholders and funders that Marietta's downtown program is a proven leader in community transformation.
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🎭 Mid-Ohio Valley bursts with activities for every interest this week. From Thursday to Sunday, residents can enjoy art displays, book clubs, cooking classes, and special events like the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit to Marietta. The Valley Gem Sternwheeler offers multiple themed cruises including narrated sightseeing tours and a Murder Mystery Dinner. Family-friendly options include Homeschool Hangouts, Teen Game Day, and the Engines and Wheels Festival at North Bend State Park. The weekend culminates with the Historic Marietta Tour of Homes and Veterans Walk of Honor for Memorial Day.
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📚 Trinity Episcopal Church launches annual book donation drive for October sale. Volunteers at the Parkersburg church are accepting used books every Wednesday morning through August 27 at Trinity Hall. The 70+ year tradition supports local food and scholarship programs, with this year's sale scheduled for October 8-11. Book sale chair Lynn Fury emphasizes they need September to sort donations, which should exclude encyclopedias, outdated materials, and damaged books. The popular event also features holiday gift items, homemade goods, and lunch options.
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Historic fixer with modern systems: Priced at $149,000, this century home in Orange Township offers a spacious flat lot with a large front porch, updated systems including a 2009 heat pump, and a rustic kitchen look, though seller won't make any repairs.
Rural acreage needs loving renovation: For $59,000, this rural fixer-upper offers 2.8 acres with creek frontage and a quiet town location, presenting an opportunity for anyone willing to renovate it into a personalized home or investment property.
Wooded retreat with endless potential: This 5-acre wooded retreat in rural Ohio offers a secluded destination with new trails, utilities being extended, and no zoning restrictions—perfect for building a home, cabin or parking an RV for $49,900.