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Hello again Parkersburg! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Gihon Road crash closes lanes and reroutes two Wood County school buses
  • See how Smoot Theatre is getting ready for its 100th birthday
  • Want to try birding with neighbors during peak fall migration?

Also on today's calendar: GFWC Art Contest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and delightful, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 70, low: 39.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ghion Road closed after an accident Friday afternoon (wtap.com) — Gihon Road in Parkersburg was temporarily closed Friday afternoon after a single-vehicle crash knocked down a utility pole and power lines, though no injuries were reported. The closure, expected to last several hours, forced Wood County Schools to reroute buses 246 and 258 while multiple local agencies responded and crews worked to restore service and reopen the road.
   

2. Smoot pretties itself for 100th anniversary (newsandsentinel.com) — Smoot Theatre in downtown Parkersburg is getting a fresh look as union apprentices refinish its mahogany entrance doors ahead of the landmark's 100th anniversary celebration this month. The work, done through a local apprenticeship program, includes cleaning, sanding, staining, and painting, with more upgrades like dressing room painting possibly coming next year.
   

3. Mountwood Bird Club turns fall migration into community, conservation (wtap.com) — Parkersburg-area birders are in the heart of fall migration season, with the Mountwood Bird Club leading weekly outings and citizen-science projects across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The long-running group also organizes the Parkersburg Christmas Bird Count and Spring Migration Count, encouraging residents to get outside, learn bird songs, and contribute sightings to national research databases.
   

4. West Virginia governor announces funds for state parks, including Blennerhassett Island (newsandsentinel.com) — Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park near Parkersburg is set to receive $300,000 to replace its aging service barge and tugboat, a critical link for getting supplies and equipment to the island. The upgrade is part of nearly $20 million in statewide park investments aimed at improving infrastructure, boosting tourism, and supporting local economies across West Virginia.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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