🌱 Utility Board Meets To Discus C8 Filters + Aspiring Nurse Program

Hi all. Callie Cook here with your fresh copy of the Parkersburg Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Now, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Some sun with a few showers. High: 77 Low: 61.
• Thursday: Cloudy with showers around. High: 76 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Parkersburg:

1. The Parkersburg Utility Board met a day early, on Jun. 19 to discuss important matters, including payments for ongoing projects and a bond counsel agreement for the upcoming installation of a C8 filtration system. The board unanimously approved a letter of engagement with attorney John Stump, who will act as bond counsel for the $12.6 million project. The filtration system aims to remove C8, a contaminant found in Parkersburg's water, and the project is being funded through a loan from the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. (Subscription: Parkersburg News & Sentinel)
2. The WVU Medicine Center for Nursing Excellence will launch the Aspiring Nurse Program, providing up to $25,000 in financial support to nursing students in South Charleston and Parkersburg. Students will commit to a three-year work agreement with WVU Medicine hospitals after graduation. The program aims to alleviate financial stress and enhance the pipeline of nurses in West Virginia. (WVU-Parkersburg)
3. Wood County is looking to hire a Maintenance Specialist with electrical experience (not required). This role will be responsible for grounds, facility, and general building maintenance. Resumes can be sent to Mary Seufer the County Administrator at seufer@woodcountywv.com. (Wood County, West Virginia - Government)

Today and tomorrow in Parkersburg:

Wednesday, June 21

• Williamstown History - Genealogy For Beginners At Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library (6:00 PM)

Thursday, June 22

• Summer Music Series At Parkersburg City Park (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The West Virginia interstate fair and expo returned to the fairgrounds on Tuesday! The fair will continue until Saturday, Jun. 24 with a schedule of events available on the fair's official website. (WTAP)
• Join WVU-Parkersburg Foundation on Jul. 5 for a tour of the Historic Oakland Estate. To learn more or confirm your attendance, reach out to foundation@wvup.edu or call (304) 424-8340. The tour is free however, donations are welcomed. (West Virginia University at Parkersburg via Facebook)
• Nicole Harris invites middle and high school students to participate in a MODERN CIRCLE SWIRL PAINTING class on Jun. 26. Students will focus on brushwork, palette knife techniques, texture creation, and achieving a visually appealing design. You can learn more here. (Parkersburg Art Center via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— Callie Cook

About me: Callie Cook is a Texas-based freelance writer and content creator with a degree in Sustainable Design, Landscape Design and Agribusiness from West Virginia University.