August 2019

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The River Witch of Marietta and the Curse of Hex Hollow

Written by Trisha Ries Thanksgiving holds true as a time of gathering, feasting, and fellowship right before the glimpse of the holidays kick into gear. There is a dark secret, however, that leers over the waters of Marietta and York County, casting a dark cloud over Thanksgivings remembered. A cloud by the name of Nellie

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The Old Fashioned

Written by Rebeca Shinsky A true classic, the Old Fashioned seemingly has a variation for every year since it’s 1881 introduction… in Louisville Kentucky, of course! The recipe changes by locale, era or whimsy, but the original concoction was apparently quite simple: sugar, bitters, and booze, with a bit of lemon if you were in

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Free Haunted House Coming to the Union Meeting House This October

What: HAUNTED MARIETTA 2019 Where: Union Meeting House 82 N. Waterford Ave, Marietta PA When: October 18/19 and 25/26 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (Family Friendly) 7:00-9:00 p.m. (Scary) The Marietta Restoration Associates and The Boyles Family are working together to bring Halloween BACK to Marietta! Since he was a child, Willis Boyles has had a

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10 Tips and Tricks To Prepare For the Upcoming School Year

By: Harper and Molly Kitchen As kids ourselves, we know how hard it is to get used to the new school year, so we have 10 tips and tricks to make sure your family is ready to make this year great! Get a head start on back to school shopping! You’ll be much more relaxed

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Meet the Pets of Marietta

Name- Addison DiLoreto Age- 5-7 (she’s a rescue from North Carolina so we’re not sure) Breed- pit bull Owners- Anthony and Lauren DiLoreto Favorite Food- Bananas and green beans Likes- laying in the sun, chasing squirrels, snuggling Dislikes- waking up too early, her ears being cleaned Hobbies- Dressing up at halloween, making new friends

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Veterans Day Program

On Sunday November 10 at 2 pm, the Marietta Community House will hold its annual Veterans Day Program.  The Community House was given to the people of Marietta by the Hiestand family in 1919 in memory of their son Lt. Benjamin Hiestand and other military veterans of World War I.  This year commemorates the one

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Marietta Special Fire Police Seeks Volunteers

The Marietta Special Fire Police was formed in the 1930s, I think, to basically give the older members of the fire company a job when they could no longer actively fight fires. In 1988, the Fire Police separated from the fire company and became a separate volunteer organization under the authority of the mayor of

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Garden Tour and Pork BBQ Scheduled

The popular Marietta Garden Tour, which benefits The Marietta Community House, will be held on September 8. This anticipated event offers gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts ideas and gardening insight for the end of summer and fall months. The 2019 Garden Tour will feature eight beautiful gardens in the Borough, ranging from small accent gardens to