🌱 Patch AM: How a Parkersburg South athlete turned injury into a musical calling

What's up Parkersburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Parkersburg South athlete turned injury into a musical calling
• What Parkersburg's new housing funds and rec center rates mean for you
• Which Parkersburg labor leader helped shape West Virginia's worker movement?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Equinox Community Drum Circle and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
• Tuesday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 68, low: 62.
• Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. South Senior pursues music education after basketball injury (sboplus.net) — A Parkersburg South High School senior is turning a past basketball concussion into a new future in music education, drawing on years in choir, guitar work, and school theater. She's balancing a 4.0 GPA, athletics, and performances with Parkersburg High while planning to show others how music can bring out their best.
   

2. Parkersburg City Council Finance Committee votes to allocate $668K for affordable housing (mountainmedianews.com) — Parkersburg officials are moving to redirect about $668,000 in unused federal housing funds to build up to four affordable homes on city-owned lots, while also boosting minor and emergency home repair programs. The Finance Committee additionally advanced new rental rates for the City Park activity and recreation center and shifted $10,000 in opioid settlement funds to support Wood County 4-H youth programs.
   

3. This week in history: West Virginia adopted its Great Seal in 1863 (mybuckhannon.com) — West Virginia's history this week includes several milestones tied to Parkersburg and Wood County, from a local labor leader who once headed the Parkersburg Trades and Labor Assembly to a governor who called Wood County home. The roundup also highlights notable musicians, civil rights advances, and the 1863 adoption of the state's Great Seal.
   

4. Modesitt, Rexroad attend GOP convention (newsandsentinel.com) — Local Republicans from Wood County, including Parkersburg-based party leaders, recently served as delegates to a mid-term GOP national convention in Dallas, hearing from prominent national figures and entertainers. They described the gathering as a chance to celebrate party accomplishments, highlight emerging leaders, and promote what they see as fresh, America-first ideas.
   

📸 Around Parkersburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkersburg

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Tyler at Parkersburg →
  Parkersburg High School, 2101 Dudley Ave, Parkersburg
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Volleyball @ Williamstown
  Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
  4:30 pm
• Tennis vs Catholic @ Erickson
  Edison Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26101
  4:30 pm
• Emerson V Jefferson @ Gihon. Girls Basketball
  Jefferson Elementary Center Parkersburg, WV 26101
  4:45 pm
• Divorce Care Support Group →
  Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1710 23rd St, Parkersburg
  6:00 pm
• Cross Country - Marissa Miller Invitational @ McDunough Park
  Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
  6:00 pm
• Cross Country @ McD Park
  Edison Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26101
  6:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Wood County Schools, 1210 13th St, Parkersburg
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Golf @ Woodridge
  Edison Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26101
  4:15 pm
Thursday September 24
• Southeast Ohio CLC/ALF Meeting →
  2400 Garfield Avenue, Parkersburg
  5:00 pm
Friday September 25
• PMBTC Meeting →
  2400 Garfield Avenue, Parkersburg
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Fall Equinox Community Drum Circle →
  FUUSM
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Autumn holds a unique magic.
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• I'm trying to find someone who may be willing to give this kitty a safe, loving home!
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• American Logistics Authority posted a job opening for Transportation Support Coordinator (Remote) $865$1,195 per week in Parkersburg. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Parkersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.

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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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