🌱 Funds For Stormwater Line Repair + Blennerhassett Bridge Open Again

Hey, everybody! It's me, Callie Cook, your host of the Parkersburg Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A shower in the morning. High: 75 Low: 53.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 80 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories today in Parkersburg:

1. Parkersburg City Council is considering using money from the city's stabilization fund to repair a stormwater line that recently failed. The funds were initially planned to be returned to the stabilization fund, but the change in plans was prompted by the need for repairs. The proposed budget amendment also includes funds for the construction of an activity center at City Park Pavilion. The repairs will address ongoing issues with stormwater drainage in the area and move the line off of the private property. The proposed budget revision will be voted on by the council. (Parkersburg News)
2. The U.S. 50 West ramp off Blennerhassett Bridge in nearby Washington County, OH was temporarily closed until 3:00 p.m. on Jun. 13 due to bridge sealing. According to the Ohio Department of Transportation Southeastern Ohio District 10, a detour was available. (WTAP)
3. In case you missed it - Lakyn Campbell, a Parkersburg High School graduate, has been crowned Miss West Virginia Teen USA. The competition took place on Jun. 4, with Campbell being selected from a group of 12 contestants. This was Campbell's third year participating in the pageant, and she impressed the judges with her speaking skills and community involvement. Campbell will represent West Virginia in the national Miss Teen USA pageant in Reno, Nevada, at a date yet to be determined. She will attend West Virginia University in the fall to study broadcast journalism and pre-law. (Parkersburg News)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Parkersburg:

Wednesday, June 14

• Family Scavenger Hunt At Marietta Public Library, Marietta (10:00 AM)
• Teen Trivia At South Parkersburg Library (4:00 PM)

Thursday, June 15

• Daddy and Me Do-It-Yourself Event At Historic Oakland Estate (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know the Eastern WV 2+2 Elementary Education program offers a pathway for students to complete two years of coursework at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College before transferring to WVU-Parkersburg? The program aims to equip graduates with the necessary skills and eligibility for teaching in K-12 classrooms. An informational Zoom session will be held on Jun. 29 at 9:00 a.m., providing more details about the program. (Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College via Facebook)
• The YMCA of Parkersburg offers personal training services with Michaela Piendel, a certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Clients can receive assistance with exercise, motivation, and well-being tips to help them achieve their fitness and health goals. Positive feedback from clients highlights Michaela's effectiveness in helping individuals make progress and feel stronger. (Parkersburg YMCA via Facebook)
• Parkersburg South High School basketball players and coaches, along with former and current players traveled to Panama City, Panama recently for a mission trip. They conducted basketball clinics, coaching clinics, played against junior national teams, and shared their experiences and devotionals with children in remote areas of Panama, leaving a positive impact on the communities they visited. (Parkersburg South Basketball via Facebook)

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— 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.