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Hey there, Parkersburg! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to help Parkersburg kids gear up for school this week
  • How a Parkersburg native conquered 10,800 miles in just nine days
  • Regional deputies detail recent arrests involving Parkersburg-area residents

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with variable clouds, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local clothing drive aims to support Parkersburg families ahead of the new school year (wtap.com) — Parkersburg families in need of back-to-school clothes can turn to a new two-day community clothing drive organized by the City of Parkersburg and the Center on Market. Donations of new and gently used children's clothing, especially for older students plus new socks and underwear, will be collected and quickly distributed through the Children's Home Society and United Way, with options for both physical and online monetary contributions.
   

• Parkersburg native Brian Bollinger completes 10,800-mile cross-country journey in nine days (wvnews.com) — A Parkersburg native and West Virginia University employee just wrapped up a grueling 10,800-mile Cannonball Run-style road trip that hit all four extreme points of the continental U.S. Brian Bollinger says the values he learned growing up in West Virginia fueled his determination, and he hopes his nine-day journey inspires Parkersburg residents to chase their own ambitious goals.
   

• News 17 Aug 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Regional deputies handled several recent incidents involving Parkersburg-area residents, including a fugitive-from-justice charge for a woman on Boggess Road and a drug-paraphernalia arrest for a man on 40th Street. The report also details multiple investigations and arrests across Washington County, from OVI and theft cases to drug and probation violations.
   

📸 Around Parkersburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkersburg

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    Tuesday August 25
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Wood County Schools 1210 13th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, USA
    6:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Homecoming Parade
    Parkersburg South High School Parkersburg, WV 26101
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Greeter in Parkersburg. Apply here.
  • Quanex Building Products posted a job opening for Assembler in Parkersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

  • Obituary: Belt, Eugene 'Ronnie' Ronald (wtap.com)

Williamstown

  • Gates tops Rettenberger for 2-mile title (newsandsentinel.com)
  • Local doctor and United Way team up for a cause (wtap.com)
  • Student musicians take the stage at Artsbridge Summer Music Series (wtap.com)

Ravenswood

  • Ravenswood has first scrimmage against Eastern Eagles (wvnews.com)
  • West Virginia scene is the centerpiece of Ripley High teacher's classroom (wvnews.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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