🌱 Basement Cleanup Needs Volunteers + WVU-P Teen CSI Academy Signups

Hello, everybody! Callie Cook here with your fresh copy of the Parkersburg Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Hazy. High: 73 Low: 50.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 55.

Here are the top three stories today in Parkersburg:

1. Wendy Tuck, a representative on Parkersburg City Council, is organizing a cleanup at 1027 Laird Ave. The cleanup aims to help a man who cannot afford a dumpster to clear out trash and debris from his basement. The event will take place on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and volunteers are encouraged to bring shovels, brooms, and buckets. Additionally, the Health Department will be present to offer free blood pressure and glucose level checks. Tuck welcomes any form of assistance, including donations of food and drinks. (Parkersburg News)
2. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is hosting the Crime Scene Investigations Teen Academy, a summer class for teenagers interested in forensic work. The academy allows students aged 13 to 17 to explore the forensic and investigative aspects of law enforcement. The program aims to provide students with a realistic understanding of crime scene investigation, going beyond what is portrayed in popular media. Activities in the academy include photography, sketching, mapping crime scenes, fingerprinting, footwear impression casting, and blood scene pattern analysis. (WTAP)
3. "The Play That Goes Wrong" is set to open at the Actors Guild of Parkersburg on Jun. 16. The play follows the disastrous opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society's production, featuring an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can't play dead, and actors stumbling over everything, including their lines. Director Josh Martin describes it as the funniest show he has ever seen, filled with British comedy that plays on physical humor and puns. The production faced challenges in creating the set and executing special effects, but Martin praises the talented cast and their ability to elevate the show with their individual talents. (Athens NEWS)

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Today and tomorrow in Parkersburg:

Friday, June 9

• Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise At Valley Gem Sternwheeler (6:00 PM)
• Play It Again Luke Concert - Luke Bryan Tribute Band At Point Park (8:00 PM)

Saturday, June 10

• Flavors of the Market With Chef Beau Dittmar At River City Farmers' Market (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Parkersburg Post 15, the reigning area champions of legion baseball, have started their season with the goal of making another state championship run. With five returning players from last year's team, they aim to mentor and guide the younger athletes in the ways of the legion ball. Post 15 finished the 2022 season in third place in the state with a 30-8 record. (WTAP)
• The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Races are seeking volunteers for an event taking place on Aug. 19. Interested individuals or groups can sign up as volunteers by calling (304) 485-1891 extension 459 or emailing halfmarathon@newsandsentinel.com. (Parkersburg News)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you soon for 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.