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Hello Parkersburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Parkersburg bank's latest gift boosts services for neighbors with disabilities.
• See who claimed top honors in Parkersburg's steamy half marathon.

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Peoples Bank Foundation donates $2K to The Arc (newsandsentinel.com) — A Parkersburg Peoples Bank branch has awarded a $2,000 foundation grant to The Arc of the Mid-Ohio Valley, supporting services for people with developmental disabilities. Leaders say the funding will strengthen inclusive programs for local children, adults, and families while reinforcing community partnerships across the region.
   

• 38th year of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel's half marathon (wtap.com) — Runners packed downtown Parkersburg on Saturday for the 38th Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon, bringing athletes from across the Mid-Ohio Valley and beyond. Tobias Jones of Pennsylvania won the men's overall title, while St. Marys' Jenny Brewer claimed the women's division, crediting her familiarity with the hometown-style course and summer training.
   

📸 Around Parkersburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkersburg

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Monday August 17
• Elementary School Open House
  Emerson Elementary School Parkersburg, WV 26101
  4:00 pm
• Open House - Elementary Schools
  Wood County Schools Parkersburg, WV 26101
  4:00 pm
• Open House - Middle & High Schools and Wood County Technical Center
  Wood County Schools Parkersburg, WV 26101
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 17
• Open House - Elementary Schools
  Wood County Schools Parkersburg, WV 26101
  4:00 pm
• Elementary School Open House
  Emerson Elementary School Parkersburg, WV 26101
  4:00 pm
• Varsity Golf at Marietta CC →
  Williamstown High School Williamstown, WV 26187
  4:00 pm
• Open House - Middle & High Schools and Wood County Technical Center
  Wood County Schools Parkersburg, WV 26101
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Varsity Golf at Roane County GC →
  Williamstown High School Williamstown, WV 26187
  4:00 pm
• Meet the Teams Event →
  Williamstown High School Williamstown, WV 26187
  5:00 pm
• HS Football Scrimmage vs. Wahama (Home) →
  Williamstown High School Williamstown, WV 26187
  6:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Soccer vs Tyler (Away) →
  Williamstown High School Williamstown, WV 26187
  6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• WCCHS Boys Varsity Soccer @ Williamstown →
  Williamstown High School, 129 7th St, Williamstown
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arkansas Best Corporation posted a job opening for CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Part Time in Parkersburg. Apply here.
• AVI Foodsystems, Inc. posted a job opening for Market Merchandiser, Part Time in Parkersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

• Back to school: Dorm life for college students (wtap.com)

Williamstown

• Auville resigning as manager of the Mid-Ohio Valley Airport (newsandsentinel.com)

Ravenswood

• 2026 High School Football First Look: Ravenswood Red Devils (wtap.com)
• Obituary: Greer, P. Ronald (wtap.com)

Ok Parkersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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