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Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Emily Rexroad named Communications and Program Specialist at Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (wvnews.com) — Parkersburg residents have a new point of contact at the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, as former PACF scholarship recipient Emily Rexroad steps in as Communications and Program Specialist. She'll lead strategic communications, expand outreach, and support the foundation's growing grant and initiative work that channels charitable dollars into Parkersburg-area projects and nonprofits.
2. This Civil War Hilltop Fort In West Virginia Has Views That Stretch Across Two Rivers And Two States (myfamilytravels.com) — Fort Boreman Park in Parkersburg offers residents sweeping views of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, downtown streets, and neighboring Ohio communities from a restored Civil War hilltop fort. The article walks you through overlooks, trails, picnic shelters, historic trenches, and interpretive signs, explaining how community efforts transformed a forgotten site into one of the city's signature scenic escapes.
3. Contractors faces daily fines for delay in W.Va - Ohio bridge construction project (wchstv.com) — Drivers traveling between Parkersburg and Ravenswood face a longer detour as West Virginia Route 68 at the Wood-Jackson county line remains closed until at least Sept. 12 for delayed bridge work. The contractor now faces daily fines, and motorists are being routed to Interstate 77 or alternate paths through Ohio while the project is finished.
4. Jobs & Hope WV to host Opportunity Expo at Grand Central Mall (wtap.com) — Parkersburg-area job seekers can connect directly with employers and resource agencies at an upcoming Jobs & Hope WV Opportunity Expo at Grand Central Mall. Running from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event focuses on employment leads, training options, and supportive services to help residents move toward long-term career and financial stability.
5. Frontier wins three sets at home for victory over Parkersburg Catholic (wtap.com) — Parkersburg Catholic's volleyball team fell 3–1 on the road at Frontier, despite battling back to take the third set. Local fans will recognize standout plays from Crusaders like Annie Tokodi-Ruth, while the match recap highlights key rallies and momentum swings that shaped the final score.
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