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Good morning Parkersburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to get a Market Street banner honoring your Parkersburg veteran
  • What the Blennerhassett's new owners plan for Parkersburg's landmark hotel
  • How WVU Parkersburg's new hire could shape future local teachers

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Downtown PKB selling banners to honor local veterans (wtap.com) — Parkersburg residents can now buy $60 banners through Downtown PKB to honor local veterans, which will hang along Market Street from the courthouse to the 900 block through October and November. The cost just covers materials, and families get to keep the banner after it comes down. Orders can be placed online or by emailing the organization directly.
   

2. Blennerhassett Hotel changes hands under new ownership (wtap.com) — Parkersburg's historic Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa has been sold to Taylor Hospitality, which plans to fold it into its Giovanni historic luxury brand while keeping all current employees. New ownership says it will focus on behind-the-scenes upgrades and maintaining the hotel as a key gathering place for the Parkersburg community.
   

3. Oliverio named to WVU Parkersburg post (newsandsentinel.com) — West Virginia University at Parkersburg has named veteran educator Paula Oliverio as its new director of teacher education, bringing more than 40 years of classroom and leadership experience. She'll oversee teacher preparation programs, accreditation work, and partnerships with local schools to better train future educators who may teach Parkersburg-area students.
   

4. Four receive inaugural RTA Adventure Grants (newsandsentinel.com) — A new Rivers, Trails & Ales Adventure Grant is helping four Mid-Ohio Valley residents fund outdoor projects, including one plan to explore trails in and around Parkersburg. From postpartum trail running and accessible camping to plein-air painting and whitewater rafting, the micro-grants aim to reduce barriers so more locals can enjoy regional outdoor recreation.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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