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Good morning Parkersburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new partnership could reshape Parkersburg students' career paths.
- See how Parkersburg South's band is shaking up Friday nights.
- How Parkersburg's longtime Red Cross leader is closing a 36-year chapter
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, a t-storm; hot, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Coplin Health Systems expands community commitment (newsandsentinel.com) — A new partnership between Coplin Health Systems and the Caperton Center for Applied Technology at WVU Parkersburg aims to give local students hands-on exposure to healthcare and technical careers. Through the Chamber's Partner In Education program, Parkersburg-area businesses will provide mentorship, guest speakers, and real-world learning that can feed directly into high-demand jobs across Wood County and surrounding communities. 
2. Band of the Week: Parkersburg South High School (wtap.com) — Parkersburg South High School's 95-member marching band is gearing up for its new "Rock Symphony" field show, blending Rachmaninoff with Kiss for football games and competitions. With about 30 freshmen, a revived six-member majorette line, and an energized color guard, students say the live-music experience and fresh visuals are transforming how the band looks and feels this fall.
3. Kesselring honored for decades of Red Cross service (newsandsentinel.com) — A longtime American Red Cross leader based in Parkersburg is retiring after more than 36 years of disaster response, blood drives, and volunteer support across the Ohio River Valley. Local colleagues praised Sharon Kesselring's work on major crises, including the Peoples Cartage fire in Parkersburg, while she plans to spend her first year of retirement focusing on family before stepping back into any Red Cross role.
4. USDA announces approval for D-SNAP for West Virginia disaster areas (wtap.com) — From Parkersburg, federal officials have announced temporary D-SNAP food assistance for residents in Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie, and Upshur counties recovering from recent severe storms. About 900 households may qualify for one month of benefits, with in-person applications accepted Sept. 21–25 and more details to come through local media and the 2-1-1 helpline.
📸 Around Parkersburg
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkersburg
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- Homecoming Football Game →
Parkersburg South High School Parkersburg, WV 26101
7:00 pm - Cross Country - CMHS XC Fest @ Ona
Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
6:00 pm - Homecoming Dance
Parkersburg South High School Parkersburg, WV 26101
7:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Wood County Schools 1210 13th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, USA
6:00 pm - Cross Country - Blennerhassett Island
Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
6:00 pm - Tennis @ Marietta
Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
4:15 pm - Volleyball vs. Williamstown
Hamilton Middle School 3501 Cadillac Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104, USA
4:30 pm - Football vs. Blennerhassett @ JMS
Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
5:30 pm
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JMS Cross Country CMHS XC Festival at Ona
Jackson Middle School Vienna, WV 26105
6:00 pm - Cross Country - CMHS XC Fest @ Ona
Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
6:00 pm - Homecoming Dance
Parkersburg South High School Parkersburg, WV 26101
7:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Wood County Schools 1210 13th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101, USA
6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- WVU Medicine - West Virginia University Hospital System posted a job opening for General Surgery Medical Receptionist in Parkersburg. Apply here.
- Ollie's Bargain Outlet posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Parkersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.
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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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