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Hello Parkersburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Parkersburg residents were just booked into Washington County Jail?
  • Parkersburg community remembers the life and faith of Helen Yarnell

Also on today's calendar: Parkersburg Paddlefest 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• News 8 Sept 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Several Parkersburg residents were recently cited or jailed in nearby Washington County, Ohio, including a woman facing drug and OVI charges after a traffic stop and a man cited for driving under suspension. The sheriff's report also lists multiple Parkersburg defendants booked on drug, theft, OVI, and telecommunications harassment charges between September 3 and 7.
   

• Obituary: Yarnell, Helen Dimple (wtap.com) — Parkersburg is mourning the passing of 96-year-old Helen Dimple Yarnell, a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at 19th Street Church of God. Family and friends can pay their respects at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday evening and attend her funeral and burial on Friday, with donations suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 9
  • Vienna Utility Board Meeting →
    Vienna, WV Calendar Vienna, WV 26105
    10:00 am
  • Jackson golf
    Jackson Middle School Vienna, WV 26105
    4:00 pm
  • Tennis @ Marietta
    Hamilton Middle School Parkersburg, WV 26104
    4:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PHISHING ALERT.
    I have a massage table for sale. Got a message saying to oks share the post so her friend can see it but her phone number is 985.227.6487 name Alice… (Nextdoor East 12th)
  • Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse/Driver 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.

🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

  • Free Cosmic Softball community event coming to Jackson Park Sept. 26 (wtap.com)
  • Ice cream and toy drive mark Mountain State Creamery's second anniversary (wtap.com)
  • Deloris DeBerry Obituary (ridgeviewnews.com)

Ravenswood

  • Field Technician - DISH jobs hiring near Ravenswood, WV at EchoStar (echostar.com)
  • WV Angler's 72-Pound Blue Cat Could Pay Out $20,000 (alloutdoor.com)

Ripley

  • Football Recap: Huge Rushing Attack Leads Ripley over Ravenswood (maxpreps.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 wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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