🌱 Patch AM: How a Taco Bell grant will boost Parkersburg teens’ career skills

Good morning to you Parkersburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Taco Bell grant will boost Parkersburg teens' career skills
• Which Parkersburg residents just landed in the Washington County Jail?
• Why one local trucker says Parkersburg fuel prices still hurt

Also on today's calendar: Find Your Wild Scavenger Hunt and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 72, low: 44.
• Sunday: Sun, some clouds; pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Taco Bell Foundation grant supports Parkersburg teens (newsandsentinel.com) — Parkersburg teens at the Boys & Girls Club will benefit from a new 2026 Taco Bell Foundation Community Grant that funds transportation and supplies for workforce readiness programs. Staff say the support will expand career exploration, interview preparation, and other life skills, all funded by customers rounding up their Taco Bell purchases nationwide.
   

• News 24 Sept 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Several Parkersburg residents are named in new Washington County charges, including alleged drug offenses, DUI-related counts, and weapons violations tied to recent arrests and jail bookings. The report details a high-speed incident involving a Parkersburg driver in Belpre, plus a broader list of regional defendants processed into the Washington County Jail between September 16 and 23.
   

• 'It's horrible': One local truck driver speaks out on rising fuel costs (wtap.com) — A local truck driver describes how soaring diesel prices are squeezing his income, even after fuel surcharges, and compares cheaper fuel at a Parkersburg Speedway station to higher prices in Columbus. He says daily fuel costs can reach $500, forcing tough choices while he continues hauling loads and returning home to his family each night.
   

📸 Around Parkersburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkersburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Find Your Wild Scavenger Hunt →
  Middle Island, St. Marys, WV,
  9:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Find Your Wild: 4th Annual 5K run/walk →
  St. Marys Marina, 617 Riverside Dr, St Marys
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Harvest Moon Festival →
  Parkersburg City Park, 1920 Park Ave, Parkersburg
  9:00 am
• Fall Equinox Community Drum Circle →
  FUUSM
  7:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Parkersburg Area Labor Council →
  2400 Garfield Avenue, Parkersburg
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Tennis vs. Catholic @ City Park
  Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
  4:15 pm
• Volleyball vs. Blennerhassett
  Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
  4:30 pm
• Volleyball Home vs Jackson
  Edison Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26101
  4:30 pm
• Divorce Care Support Group →
  Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1710 23rd St, Parkersburg
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• PMCTEDF/2400GBC Meeting →
  2400 Garfield Avenue, Parkersburg
  8:00 am
• Volleyball Home vs Williamstown
  Edison Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26101
  4:30 pm
• P Catholic V Jefferson @ Jefferson. Girls Basketball
  Jefferson Elementary Center Parkersburg, WV 26101
  5:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Any places hiring for immediate or near immediate or start asap
  Trying not for fast food Also $12.50 up No smart comments (Nextdoor Blizzard Dr)

• The Chemours Company posted a job opening for Manufacturing Laboratorian in Parkersburg. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member $11.00/hr.-$12.00/hr. - Murdoch Dunkin in Parkersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

• Ceramic Painting Classes in Parkersburg (feverup.com)
• Vienna mother of five represents West Virginia in top 16 at Mrs. America pageant (wtap.com)
• Belpre Chamber of Commerce slates 88th dinner (newsandsentinel.com)

Williamstown

• Academic Achiever: Madilyn Buttrey (wtap.com)
• Voter registration continues until Oct. 13 (newsandsentinel.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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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