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Also on today's calendar: Ohio River Islands & Orsanco's Ohio River Sweep and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Mid-Ohio Valley Rosary Rally slated for Saturday (newsandsentinel.com) — Parkersburg residents are invited to the 12th annual Mid-Ohio Valley Rosary Rally this Saturday at 11 a.m. at the City Park band shell, with rosaries provided and a hot dog lunch afterward. Organizers say the gathering aims to unite the community in prayer, with a nearby shelter ready if rain moves the event under cover.
2. WVU Parkersburg announces honor rolls (newsandsentinel.com) — WVU Parkersburg has released its Summer 2026 President's and Dean's Lists, highlighting dozens of high-achieving students from Parkersburg and surrounding Wood County communities. Many local residents earned recognition for maintaining GPAs of 3.5 to 4.0, showcasing strong academic performance close to home and giving families and neighbors plenty of names to celebrate.
3. Cheapest gas stations in Parkersburg (fayettetribune.com) — If you're filling up in Parkersburg, this list shows where regular gas is cheapest today, from Walmart on Pike Street to several Go Mart locations around town. It also includes nearby Vienna and Washington stations so you can compare prices before you drive.
4. Parkersburg woman charged with murder following reported shooting (wboy.com) — Parkersburg police have charged a local woman with first-degree murder after a Monday shooting on 7th Street that left a Raleigh County woman dead. Investigators say the two women knew each other, the suspect surrendered to officers, and authorities stress there is no ongoing danger to the public while asking witnesses to share any additional information.
5. Parkersburg and Nitro ends in a tie at Stadium Field (wtap.com) — Parkersburg fans saw the Lady Big Reds' five-game win streak halted as they battled Nitro to a 2–2 draw at Stadium Field. Parkersburg struck first off a corner, but Nitro answered on set pieces, leaving both teams sharing the result after several near-miss chances on goal.
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