🌱 Wood Co. Board Meeting + Local Wins 1st At WV FFA Agriscience Fair

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 in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Humid with heavy t-storms. High: 82 Low: 63.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, showers around; humid. High: 73 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Parkersburg today:

1. The Wood County Board of Education is considering appointing LeeAnn Cumpston as the new principal of Williamstown Elementary School, following the resignation of Heather Mannix Bretthauer. The appointment will be discussed during the board meeting, which is open to the public and will be streamed online. Other items on the agenda include recognizing the achievements of the Williamstown High School Girls Track Team and receiving updates on finances, facilities, and educational programs. (Parkersburg News & Sentinel)
2. Michelle Sampson, a Blennerhassett FFA Member and student at Parkersburg South High School, won first place in the Social Science Division of the West Virginia FFA Agriscience Fair. Her research project titled "Agriculture State of Mind" focused on assessing the mental health of individuals in the agriculture industry and aimed to raise awareness about mental health challenges in the agricultural community. As a result of her success, Sampson will have the opportunity to compete in the National Agriscience Fair, where she will present her research and interact with universities and sponsors during the National FFA Convention in November. (Subscription: Marietta Times)
3. If you have a teen interested in the medical field, you can sign up for the Teen Medical Explorers program happening from Jul. 10-13. This program offers hands-on experience in patient care and learning from professionals, covering topics like vital signs, patient care, safety measures, and even simulations of operating rooms or obstetrics. The program is open to teens aged 13 to 17, and registration must be completed by Jun. 30. (West Virginia University at Parkersburg via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Parkersburg:

Monday, June 26

• The Air National Guard Band Of The Northeast At Point Park Amphitheater (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 27

• Cosmetology Informational Session At WVU Parkersburg WED Building (2:00 PM)
• Trivia Night At The Blennerhasset Lounge (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Trivia at Parkersburg Brewing Company this week will be all about the upcoming holiday, Jul. 4! Stop by on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for happy hour and then stick around for trivia after at 6:00 p.m. (Parkersburg Brewing Co. via Facebook)
• Check out the most recent addition to the Downtown PKB signage program! It is located on the Bernard McDonough Foundation window facing 4th Street. (Downtown PKB via Facebook)
• It is National Boys & Girls Club week! To celebrate the Parkerburg branch will be celebrating with a themed week of activities and today's theme is Pajama Day. (Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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.