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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:

  • Parkersburg maternity home gets a boost—see who's behind it
  • How a new endowment could expand youth programs in Parkersburg
  • How did Parkersburg South let a 17-point lead slip away?

Also on today's calendar: Find Your Wild Scavenger Hunt and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sun, some clouds; pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Monday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Waters Fanta helps expectant mothers and babies (newsandsentinel.com) — North Place Maternity House at North Parkersburg Baptist Church is receiving a $5,500 Legacy of Caring grant, helping fund house upgrades and support services for expectant mothers in the community. Waters Fanta Insurance Agency, a long-time Parkersburg business, partnered with Westfield to secure this gift, adding to years of support for local groups like the library, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Club.
   

2. Endowment fund established for Escape Community Ministries (newsandsentinel.com) — A new endowment through the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation will provide long-term financial support for Escape Community Ministries, which serves local middle and high school students in Parkersburg. The fund aims to keep youth gatherings, meals, and leadership programs low-cost while helping the ministry expand partnerships to meet unmet community needs. Residents can donate by mail or online.
   

3. Prep football roundup: Monarchs rally past South (newsandsentinel.com) — Parkersburg South's tough season continued as the Patriots squandered a 24-7 lead and fell 27-24 at John Marshall, dropping to 0-5 before a bye week and a home date with Hurricane on Oct. 9. The roundup also tracks other regional and statewide high school football results that shape playoff prospects for teams Parkersburg fans follow.
   

4. News 24 Sept 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Recent Washington County law enforcement reports include serious charges for several Parkersburg residents, from a high-speed incident involving alleged drugs and a firearm to felony drug and stolen property cases. Though prosecuted in Ohio, these cases involve Parkersburg addresses and underscore how cross-river policing and court actions can affect local families, reputations, and regional safety concerns.
   

5. News 25 Sept 2026 (washingtoncountysheriff.org) — Several recent Washington County sheriff's incidents involve Parkersburg residents facing drug-related charges after traffic stops in Belpre and along nearby highways. While the cases are handled in Ohio courts, they highlight cross-river enforcement that can affect Parkersburg residents' travel, legal exposure, and perception of safety in the shared Mid-Ohio Valley community.
   

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  • The Chemours Company posted a job opening for Production First Line Supervisor in Parkersburg. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member $11.00/hr.-$12.00/hr. - Murdoch Dunkin in Parkersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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