🌱 Asphalt Rejuvenation Project Begins + 1 Injured In High Speed Chase

Hey, Parkersburg. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Warmer with periods of sun. High: 82 Low: 56.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 85 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Parkersburg:

1. Pavement Technology is set to begin a $149,848 asphalt rejuvenation project this week in Parkersburg, aiming to extend the lifespan of recently paved streets in the city's north end. The treatment, recommended for asphalt less than three years old, adds flexibility and durability to the pavement, increasing its lifespan by an average of five to ten years. This year's paving contract covering over seven miles of city streets has just concluded, and those roads will be included in next year's rejuvenation schedule. (Subscription: Parkersburg News & Sentinel)
2. A Parkersburg Police cruiser was significantly damaged and the officer driving it suffered minor injuries during a high-speed pursuit on Sunday night. The pursuit began when an officer attempted to pull over a dark-colored Chevrolet Equinox for defective equipment. The driver of the Equinox fled at high speeds, reaching up to 100 miles per hour, and the pursuit was eventually terminated after the suspect vehicle was lost in Williamstown. The vehicle was later found unoccupied in Williamstown and the investigation is ongoing. (Subscription: Parkersburg News & Sentinel)
3. The West Virginia Interstate Fair experienced lower attendance numbers due to a week of continuous rain, following a two-month dry period. The sudden rain coincided with the fair, negatively impacting turnout. The fair had been moved to June from July to avoid extreme heat, but the change did not anticipate the heavy rainfall experienced this year. (WTAP)

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Today and tomorrow in Parkersburg:

Wednesday, June 28

• Yoga At The Point Park (6:00 PM)

Thursday, June 29

• General Trivia Night At The Cocktail Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Parkersburg & Wood County Library will be offering live music by Brady Young on Jul. 13 in the Arboretum on Emerson Avenue in Parkersburg. Music will begin around 6:30 p.m. (Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library via Facebook)
• Heads up cowboys and cowgirls, the rodeo is heading to town. Head over to nearby Vienna on Sunday, Jul. 2 for the Freedom Festival Rodeo! Tickets are limited. (Friends of Vienna, WV via Facebook)
• The garden at the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg is almost ready to be harvested! Click the link to see pictures of the garden, including some animal friends and flowers in bloom. (Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with your next update!

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Sustainable Design, Landscape Design and Agribusiness from West Virginia University.