March 2023

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Cherry Blossom Festival

April 15th 1 pm – 6 pm Front Street will be shut down between McCleary’s Pub and River Trail Brewery Live music on each end of the festival Cherry Trees on Front Street, Marietta, PA In the early 1990s, Marietta resident James Sagris spearheaded the planting of about 150 Kwanzan cherry trees along Front Street

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Written by Cynthia L Sperko Editor’s Note: This is the first chapter in a fictional story set in Marietta. Future chapters will appear in upcoming issues of The Marietta Traveler. Sara quickly walked down West Market Street. She was on her way to the First National Bank to work on her history paper and to

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A Setlist of Scrumptious Summer Spirits

Written by Jack Ries and Trisha Ries First off, happy almost-spring! Although Punxsutawney Phil guaranteed us six more weeks of winter at the start of February, the days are still getting longer, the weather is still getting warmer, and we here in Marietta are starting to dust off the patio furniture. Of course, with porch,

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Local Leaders Look Towards the Future: A Q&A with Mayor Rebecca Carroll Baltozer, Borough Council President Freddy States, and Borough Council Vice President Jeff Hudson

Written by Ali Marquart Mayor Rebecca Carroll Baltozer: 1. How did your term on Borough Council prepare you for your mayoral role? My time on borough council helped me understand the policies and processes of how the Borough works. Unfortunately, leaving borough council I gave up my voting power, but I thought I could be

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Expanding and Preserving Marietta’s Tree Canopy

Written by Judith Kennedy and Linda Ross The Marietta Shade Tree Commission has recently taken on a new challenge: That is preserving the health of our River Trail Forest. While working to add more trees to our historic streets, the Commission also recognizes the urgency of River Trail Forest maintenance and management. The River Trail

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The Artists Are Coming! River Towns Plein Air Returns April 12-23

Written by Linda Ross Yes, the artists are coming! You’ve probably heard a lot about River Towns Plein Air which is now entering its third year (April 12 – April 23) But, just what impact does this event have on Marietta and its residents? What impact does it have on visitors – artists and attendees