🌱 Patch AM: What new evidence keeps Gretchen Fleming’s case active in Parkersburg?

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In today's newsletter:

• What new evidence keeps Gretchen Fleming’s case active in Parkersburg?
• How new state water funds could change service in Wood County

Also on today's calendar: Solstice Mini Retreat and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy, cold; p.m. snow, 1-2", with a high of 36 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Remaining cloudy and frigid, temps: high: 17, low: 3.
• Monday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 26 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Parkersburg Police Department says probe into Gretchen Fleming disappearance remains active (newsandsentinel.com) — Parkersburg police say the investigation into the disappearance of Gretchen Fleming, a Parkersburg High graduate last seen leaving a downtown bar in December 2022, remains active with new evidence emerging in recent months. A detective is still assigned primarily to her case, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact Parkersburg Police or submit an anonymous tip online to help her family find answers.
   

• Gov. Morrisey announces more than $15 million in funding for water, sewer upgrades and conservation efforts (wtap.com) — Major new state funding for water and sewer upgrades was announced Friday from Parkersburg, including support for projects serving parts of Wood County like Waverly and Washington. The grants will improve wastewater treatment, extend sewer service to Lubeck Elementary, and back conservation and stream-restoration work statewide. Local residents could see long-term benefits in water quality, infrastructure reliability, and economic growth.
   

📸 Around Parkersburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkersburg

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 14

• COMMUNITY BLDG.
  Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center, 1500 Grand Central Ave #118, Vienna
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• German Influences on Early Christmas Trees of WV
  Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History , 137 Juliana St , Parkersburg
  11:00 am
• Basic Woodburning Class
  Woodcraft of Parkersburg , 4420 Emerson Ave , Parkersburg
  12:00 pm
• Santa and Christmas at Oakland Estate
  Oakland Estate , 1181 7th St , Parkersburg
  12:30 pm
• Jimmy Sundquist presents Advent Lessons and Carols Service
  First United Methodist Church , 1001 Julianna St , Parkersburg
  4:00 pm

Monday December 15

• German Influences on Early Christmas Trees of WV
  Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History , 137 Juliana St , Parkersburg
  11:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• Anything Goes: Wild Things/ All Member Exhibition of the WV Watercolor Society
  Parkersburg Art Center
• German Influences on Early Christmas Trees of WV
  Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History , 137 Juliana St , Parkersburg
  11:00 am

Sunday December 21

• Solstice Mini Retreat
  Life Balance Healing , 200 Putnam St , Marietta
  1:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa!
  Artsbridge Belpre Volunteer Fire Department
  8:00 am
• Breakfast with Santa
  Artsbridge Belpre Volunteer Fire and Rescue- 704 Washington Blvd Belpre, OH
  8:00 am
• Birds of a Feather Bird Walk
  Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge , Waverly Road , Williamstown
  8:30 am
• Super Saturday- Cookies with Mrs. Claus
  Artsbridge Beverly Branch Public Library
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Parkersburg. Apply here.
• Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Parkersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vienna

• Vienna City Council approves police, fire department resolutions (newsandsentinel.com)
• Sisters Health Foundation celebrates nonprofit partners at annual luncheon (wtap.com)

Williamstown

• Williamstown routs St. Marys, 96-37 (newsandsentinel.com)
• Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announces fall grant recipients (newsandsentinel.com)

Ravenswood

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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