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In today's newsletter:

• Who might shape future water rates and services near Parkersburg?
• Which Parkersburg groups just landed new funding for food and recovery?
• See which Parkersburg South and Big Reds stars made All-State.

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

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy and frigid, with a high of 18 and low of 3 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Very cold with clouds and sun, temps: high: 26, low: 15.
• Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wood County Commission interviews two for Lubeck PSD board (newsandsentinel.com) — Wood County commissioners in Parkersburg are weighing two candidates to help oversee water and sewer services on the Lubeck Public Service District board, a move that could affect rates and infrastructure for local residents. The commission also approved bids for several new SUVs for the Wood County Sheriff’s Department, aiming to keep the patrol fleet modern and well maintained.
   

• Sisters Health Foundation celebrates nonprofits at Grant Partner Luncheon (newsandsentinel.com) — Several Parkersburg churches, nonprofits, and service agencies just received significant grant support from the Sisters Health Foundation, helping fund food pantries, recovery programs, transportation, and basic-needs assistance. The luncheon in Vienna honored more than 100 Mid-Ohio Valley organizations, with over $1.3 million awarded across 11 counties to strengthen health, housing stability, and mental health services.
   

• Morgantown, University headline Class AAAA All-State football team after historic seasons (dominionpost.com) — Parkersburg South standouts Kamero Jackson and Channing Barrett earned first-team All-State defensive honors, while Parkersburg’s Drey Grinter and Devin Widman made the second team. The Class AAAA All-State list highlights top performers from across West Virginia after a historic season for Morgantown and University, giving local fans plenty to cheer about.
   

📸 Around Parkersburg

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Parkersburg

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• Tech Night: Jack Box Games — Discovery World on Market
  Discovery World on Market, 900 Market St, Parkersburg
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

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

Wednesday December 17

• Anything Goes: Wild Things/ All Member Exhibition of the WV Watercolor Society
  Artsbridge Parkersburg Art Center
• Christine Rhodes- Multi Medium artwork up for display
  Artsbridge WesBanco- Market St Parkersburg WV
  9:00 am
• Story Hour- ages 3-6
  Artsbridge Marietta Public Library- 5th St Marietta OH
  10:00 am
• Baby Bookworms- ages 3 and under
  Artsbridge Beverly Branch Public Library
  10:30 am

Sunday December 21

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
  Artsbridge Woodcraft of Parkersburg 4420 Emerson Ave Parkersburg WV
  12:00 pm
• COMMUNITY BLDG.
  Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center , 1500 Grand Central Ave #118 , Vienna
  12:00 pm
• Santa and Christmas at Oakland Estate
  Artsbridge Oakland Estate 1181 7th St Parkersburg WV
  12:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost our 7yo long haired miniature dachsund sometime early this morning.
  He suffers from seizures and needs his meds. Please call or text if you see him 614-390-2551. His name is Buddy (Nextdoor City Park-Washington Ave)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Parkersburg. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member 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)
• Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign in need of donations, volunteers (newsandsentinel.com)

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