March 2017

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Complete Spring Issue Wrap Up

That’s it for the Spring 2017 issue. If you’d like a paper copy, you can pick on up in one of the Blue Boxes around Marietta, or in one of the fine restaurants in town.   A complete PDF copy can be downloaded here. Soon we’ll start working on the next issue. You may submit

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What To Do About Those Pesky “Marietta Eagles”?

Written by Rick Washburn If you look up at the sky along the Susquehanna River, you may sight an eagle soaring gracefully high in the sky. It’s quite a thrill to see the symbol of American freedom, the great Bald Eagle, flying overhead. This article however, is not about our national bird, but about another

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There’s an exciting initiative underway in Marietta that is laying essential groundwork for effective strategic planning here in our little river town! The goal of a Borough-sponsored project, funded, in part, through the Lancaster County Conservancy’s Susquehanna Riverlands grant program, is to find out the best ways to leverage the Northwest Trail as an asset

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“Next To Normal” Playing at the Susquehanna Stage Company April 7-15

Great theatre not only entertains, it pushes boundaries and provokes thought. Next to Normal may not have Hamilton’s name recognition; however, it easily ranks as one of the greatest musicals of this century. Provocative and funny, topical and emotionally stirring, it’s the musical art form at its best. Lancaster area theatregoers now have a fantastic

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A Novel Museum in a Historic Town

Marietta will soon be home to a one of a kind museum. The Vaccine Farm is establishing a national museum and resource center addressing the history of vaccines. No such institution exists in the country. The Vaccine Farm will serve a wide, general audience of those seeking historical and educational resources to broaden their understanding

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The 2nd Annual Chowderfest

Marietta is scheduled for Saturday April 1st, from 11:00 a.m until 3:00 p.m. Ed Lincoln Jr. and co-owners of the Railroad House, Joey Bowden and Freddy States, have teamed-up again to raise money for the Lancaster County SPCA, FoodStock Lancaster, and the Marietta Market. Last year’s event sold out with over 350 attendees through the

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Business Spotlight: Chiques Rock Outfitters

Written by Trisha Ries There is a local Pioneer floating around these parts. Here is tale of a man often seen by the river, who is strong as an ox and adorned in overalls. I’m talking about Marty Cox, of course, the man who is a jack of all trades and co-founder of Chiques Rock