🌱 PPD Seek Suspect For Grand Larceny + PHS Swimmer Commits To College

Hello, 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 these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 91 Low: 63.
• Saturday: Sunshine and hot. High: 90 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories today in Parkersburg:

1. The Parkersburg Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating Brian Bradley Wright, who has a warrant for his arrest for felony grand larceny. Wright believed to be unhoused, is wanted in connection with an incident that occurred in April. If anyone sees Wright or has information about his whereabouts, they are urged to call 911 immediately. (WTAP)
2. Carty Ramsay, a swimmer from Parkersburg High School, has committed to continuing his athletic career at Fairmont State University. Ramsay achieved impressive results during his time at PHS, qualifying for the state meet in all four of his high school years. He will be studying cybersecurity at Fairmont State, having decided to pursue a career in that field after personal experience. Ramsay is excited about the opportunity and is determined to improve his swimming abilities at the collegiate level. (Parkersburg News)
3. West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVU-P) will be hosting its second annual "Teen Medical Explorers" program, aiming to engage young students in healthcare. The program is open to 20 children between the ages of 13 and 17, offering them the opportunity to learn from medical professionals, gain CPR certification, handle medical equipment, and explore various medical career paths. WVU-P hopes that exposing students to healthcare options at a young age can address the workforce shortage in the field. (WTAP)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Parkersburg:

Friday, Jun. 2

• Agriculture Training: Sustainable Gardening At West Virginia University at Parkersburg (10:00 AM)

Saturday, Jun. 3

• Painting With A Purpose Fundraiser At The Watering Can Arts Studio, Vienna (5:00 PM)
• Taste Of Parkersburg At Bicentennial Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• June is PRIDE month! Come celebrate with Parkersburg Pride and the community on Jun. 10 at Parkersburg City Park. (Parkersburg Pride via Facebook)
• Preparations for the Taste of Parkersburg event are currently in progress. Presale tickets can still be obtained for $20 by visiting The Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa in person. However, today (Jun. 2) is the final day to purchase tickets online. (Downtown PKB via Facebook)
• In celebration of National Hazelnut Cake Day on Jun. 1, The Sweet Shop has introduced a new Nutella Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake Bar. Customers can visit the shop in Beverly or the trucks in Newport and Parkersburg to indulge in these treats. (The Sweet Shop via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University.