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Hello Parkersburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How WVU Parkersburg's new education director could shape local classrooms.
  • How Ripley shut out Parkersburg's boys soccer in a 3–0 opener
  • How a Detroit drug pipeline allegedly reached Parkersburg and beyond

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oliverio named to WVU Parkersburg post (mariettatimes.com) — West Virginia University at Parkersburg has named longtime Pleasants County educator Paula Oliverio as its new director of teacher education, strengthening a key program that shapes future teachers in our region. Her four decades of classroom and leadership experience will guide accreditation, partnerships with local schools, and innovative training for aspiring educators.
   

• Ripley boys' soccer: Vikings get big win over Parkesburg (wvnews.com) — Parkersburg soccer fans saw the Big Reds drop a 3–0 home decision to Ripley in the Vikings' season opener Thursday night. Ripley's defense kept Parkersburg off the board while capitalizing on a first‑half goal and two second‑half penalty kicks, giving the visitors a statement win over one of the region's stronger programs.
   

• Detroit drug ring indictments include Parkersburg, Morgantown residents (newsandsentinel.com) — Federal prosecutors say a major Detroit-to-West Virginia drug pipeline included activity reaching Parkersburg and involved at least one Parkersburg resident among 28 people indicted. Investigators allege the two‑year operation moved large quantities of meth, fentanyl, and cocaine into north‑central West Virginia before being dismantled, and authorities emphasize they intend to aggressively pursue similar trafficking networks targeting the state.
   

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  • Board of Education Meeting
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    Parkersburg South High School Parkersburg, WV 26101
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🗞 Nearby News

Williamstown

  • Wheeling Central tops Williamstown in season opener (wtap.com)

Ravenswood

  • BOE celebrates top ranking, approves athletic budgets, hears parental concern (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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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