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Cheers Parkersburg! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Parkersburg vet's key Halloween tips to keep your pets safe.
  • See what's hanging at WesBanco's new downtown Parkersburg art show
  • How Miracle League is changing baseball at Parkersburg City Park

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pet safety during Halloween: Parkersburg veterinarian shares tips (wtap.com) — With Halloween approaching in Parkersburg, a local veterinarian is warning pet owners about dangers from chocolate, sugar‑free candy, and stringy decorations that can seriously harm dogs and cats. She explains what symptoms to watch for, how costumes and door‑to‑door visitors can stress animals, and when to call your vet so your pets stay safe during the holiday.
   

2. Reusser opening WesBanco October show (newsandsentinel.com) — An Ohio artist's watercolor paintings are on display all month at WesBanco Bank on Market Street in downtown Parkersburg, giving residents an easy, free art stop during regular banking hours. If you're in the area between 9 a.m. and late afternoon, you can browse decades of award-winning work without leaving town.
   

3. Miracle League brings inclusive baseball to City Park (newsandsentinel.com) — Parkersburg City Park hosted a Miracle League of the Mid-Ohio Valley demonstration game where athletes with disabilities played baseball with help from local volunteers, including Parkersburg South High School players. Organizers are using these games to build support and find a permanent, fully accessible Miracle League field in the area, and they're inviting more residents to volunteer or learn more online.
   

4. The mansion is rebuilt, the scandal is real, and you can only get there by boat (wheninyourstate.com) — If you're in Parkersburg, you can hop aboard the Island Belle sternwheeler at Point Park for a 20‑minute ride to Blennerhassett Island's rebuilt mansion, trails, and historic homes. The piece walks you through what to expect on the island, from wagon tours and shaded picnic spots to October's popular Mansion by Candlelight evenings that often sell out quickly.
   

5. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park to receive $300,000 for new service barge (wtap.com) — Parkersburg residents who frequent Blennerhassett Island will see more reliable service soon, as the state is providing $300,000 to replace the park's aging supply barge. The new barge will handle vehicles, horses, equipment, and trash more safely and consistently, helping keep island operations running smoothly even when river levels fluctuate.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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