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Good morning to you Parkersburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How badly was Parkersburg’s historic Tracewell House damaged by fire?
  • How a Parkersburg shoe legacy is still changing kids’ lives

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  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Historic Parkersburg house damaged in fire (newsandsentinel.com) — A historic Parkersburg landmark, the Tracewell House on DuPont Road, suffered significant damage in an early Christmas Eve fire that drew multiple volunteer fire departments and county agencies. Investigators believe the blaze was accidental, and local preservation leaders are already assessing structural damage and potential grants to help the owner repair the 1835 Greek Revival home, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
   

• Fouss, PACF fund shoes for children in need (newsandsentinel.com) — Parkersburg philanthropist Rob Fouss is helping local kids start the new year with brand-new shoes through the Robert E. Fouss Memorial Fund at the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation. This season, $900 grants to Gihon and Creed Collins elementary schools are providing up to two pairs of shoes per child, boosting comfort, safety, and confidence for students in need across the Mid-Ohio Valley.
   

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