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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. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where Parkersburg drivers can currently find the cheapest gas in town.
  • How could HR 1 change Medicaid coverage for Parkersburg patients?

Also on today's calendar: Ohio River Islands & Orsanco's Ohio River Sweep and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cheapest gas stations in Parkersburg (fayettetribune.com) — Drivers around Parkersburg can compare current gas prices, with the lowest regular fuel listed at Walmart on Pike Street and several Go Mart locations close behind. The roundup also includes nearby Vienna and Washington stations, helping you decide where to fill up next while staying close to home and watching your budget.
   

• WV behavioral health providers seek Medicaid rate increases (wtap.com) — Behavioral health leaders met with lawmakers in Parkersburg to push for higher Medicaid reimbursement rates and protections as HR 1 could cut coverage for an estimated 40,000 West Virginians. Providers say many local clients rely on Medicaid and worry uncompensated care could strain agencies and emergency rooms if residents lose benefits.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 8
  • Football vs. Jackson
    Hamilton Middle School, 1601 34th St, Vienna
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday October 10
  • Mid-Ohio Valley Fun Day →
    Crossroads Campground, Old St Marys Pike, Parkersburg
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday October 13
  • Middle School Tennis Tournament
    Parkersburg City Park, 1920 Park Ave, Parkersburg
    8:00 am
  • Girls Basketball vs. Catholic- at Vienna
    Greenmont Elementary School, 700 41st St, Vienna
    4:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Parkersburg. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Parkersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

Williamstown

Ravenswood

  • Senator Justice visits Constellium Ravenswood (wvnews.com)
  • Ravenswood City Council proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month (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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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