Cristie Thomas

Late Night Dining in the MOV

There’s no shortage of great restaurants in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Whether it be locally-owned or a corporate chain, all across the valley you can access great fo...

Clutch MOV is on the Rise

Clutch MOV is made possible only because of the writers, photographers, sponsors, and other contributors who believe enough in our mission to share their time, ...

Marietta’s Christmas in July

Marietta Main Street's Hometown Holidays Committee has been hard at work since 2017 planning for their newly-launched Christmas in July holiday campaign. "Our Committee is comprised of local volunteers who want Marietta to shine as bright as we can ...
Shopper in Downtown Marietta

8 Reasons to Shop Local

Shopping small is a really big deal, especially in the Mid-Ohio Valley where the influence of a local economy is so strong. When it comes to economic vitality, ...

Family Fun in the MOV

It’s almost summer, kids are out of school, and it’s time to fill your calendar with family-fun activities. The Mid-Ohio Valley offers a lot of great opportunit...

Marietta Derby Raises $2,900 for Local Nonprofits

First Friday in May was dedicated to Marietta's own version of the Kentucky Derby. Instead of horses racing to win it all, local community leaders competed in character to raise money for the nonprofit of their choice. Local business Marietta Dental ...

First Settlement Festival

April 7th, 1788 is observed as the day when 48 pioneers arrived at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers to establish the first permanent settlement of the Northwest Territory. Many of the early settlers, such as Rufus Putnam, came to this ...
Cristie Thomas

Cristie Thomas

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Cristie Thomas is currently the Executive Director for Marietta Main Street. With a background in Organizational Management, Marketing & Communications, and Civic Engagement, Cristie strives to help local businesses and nonprofits increase their capacity to better serve their mission and their communities. Originally from Long Island, N.Y., Cristie now lives in Marietta with her husband and two sons.

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