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And on the Parkersburg Patch calendar - Solstice Mini Retreat

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Hello Parkersburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Parkersburg council reversed a ban on a vocal public critic
  • How 120 holiday food boxes reached Parkersburg families in just hours
  • How a Parkersburg music teacher landed on the Rose Parade route

Also on today's calendar: Solstice Mini Retreat and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in Parkersburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Parkersburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 42, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Reactions from Tuesday's Parkersburg City Council meeting (wtap.com) — Parkersburg residents will keep the right to hear from frequent council critic Brian Hayden after city council voted 6–3 to overturn the council president’s attempt to bar him from speaking. The tense meeting highlighted ongoing friction over stricter public comment rules and how much leeway citizens should have to challenge elected officials by name.
   

2. Volunteers distribute more than 100 food boxes during Wood County Christmas food drive (newsandsentinel.com) — Parkersburg families in need picked up nearly all of 120 holiday food boxes during a drive-thru Christmas food drive at the Wood County Resiliency Center. Local partners, including WVU at Parkersburg Foundation and the Salvation Army of Parkersburg, helped provide hams, sides, and dessert ingredients, and organizers are already planning to expand the effort—and possibly add pet treats—for next year.
   

3. Wood County music teacher selected for Rose Parade (wtap.com) — A Wood County music teacher based in Parkersburg has been chosen as one of just 325 band directors nationwide to march in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Jeff Treadway, who teaches at Jefferson Elementary and other county schools, is the only representative from Wood County and is busy memorizing music and training for the five‑and‑a‑half‑mile route.
   

4. St. Joseph Recovery Center introduces Nelly (wtap.com) — St. Joseph Recovery Center in Parkersburg has welcomed a therapy-style dog named Nelly, adopted from the Humane Society of Parkersburg, to comfort patients and staff. After a successful trial, Nelly quickly bonded with residents, easing anxieties and inspiring center leaders to encourage other facilities to consider similar partnerships with the local shelter.
   

5. Teen of the Week: Parkersburg Catholic's Evan Franklin organizes successful food drive (newsandsentinel.com) — A Parkersburg Catholic High School sophomore is being recognized for leading a food drive that brought in nearly 800 items for a local church pantry serving nearby communities. Through Scouts, tennis, Quiz Bowl, and his studies, he’s building leadership and problem-solving skills while already making a tangible difference close to home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday December 20
  • Bandsaw Basics Class
    Woodcraft of Parkersburg , 4420 Emerson Ave , Parkersburg
    10:00 am
  • Hocking Hills Book Fair and brunch with Santa
    Lafayette Hotel
    10:00 am
  • German Influences on Early Christmas Trees of WV
    Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History , 137 Juliana St , Parkersburg
    11:00 am
    • Sunday December 21
  • Winter Music Series | Grand Central Mall with Artsbridge
    Grand Central Mall , 100 , Vienna
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • For anyone living in the Mullenix Subdivision by the airport, be wary and make sure your doors are locked.
    We just had someone try to come in through our front door pretty forcibly. Luckily our door was locked and the deadbolt was as well. Just wanted to… (Nextdoor North Parkersburg)
  • Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Service Assistant in Parkersburg. Apply here.
  • Red Lobster Hospitality, LLC posted a job opening for Bartender in Parkersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Parkersburg here.

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