🌱 Wood Co. Hiring First Grade Teachers Aids + Wolf Run Road Closures

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Parkersburg Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Cloudy. High: 86 Low: 63.
• Tuesday: A couple of morning showers. High: 78 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Parkersburg today:

1. Wood County Schools seeks to hire over 40 aides for first-grade classes in the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The positions are a result of the Third Grade Success Act mandated by the West Virginia Legislature, which requires a school aide for first-grade classrooms with more than 12 students. Interested applicants can find job listings and complete the initial application online, with the deadline for applications closing on Jun. 22. For inquiries, individuals can contact Carla Rippeto in the Wood County Schools Human Resources Department. (Subscribe: Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
2. Dudley's Florist, a local business, has been operating since 1863, making it as old as the state of West Virginia itself. Owner Heather Fowler, who took over in 2017, acknowledges the responsibility of preserving a business that has endured challenging times such as the Civil War, two World Wars, recessions, the Great Depression, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The support of the community and dedicated employees has been instrumental in Dudley's Florist's 160-year history, and Fowler expresses gratitude for their contribution to the business's longevity. (WTAP)
3. Wolf Run Road, also known as Wood County Route 21/29, will experience a temporary closure due to a paving project. The closure is scheduled from Wednesday, Jun. 21 to Tuesday, Jun. 27. Specifically, the affected section spans between the intersections of Wood County Route 19 (Slate Creek Road) and Wood County Route 21 (Southern Highway). Motorists are advised to plan their travel accordingly and be aware of the closure hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For additional information call (304) 865-0086. (WTAP)

Today and tomorrow in and around Parkersburg:

Monday, June 19

• Jr. Chef Cooking Camp - South Of The Border At The Changed Plate (9:00 AM)
• Camp Creatology At Michaels (10:00 AM)

Tuesday, June 20

• Kids Movies $2 At Regal Grand Central Mall (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Check out this week's top 20 choices chosen by The Parkersburg and Wood County Library. You can learn more here. (Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Parkersburg Police Department is seeking the publics help in identifying a suspect pictured at the link. If you have any information regarding the subject's identity contact PFC Kyle at 304-424-8539. (Parkersburg Police Department via Facebook)
• There are limited openings available for the Teen Mixed Media Camp, specifically designed for seventh to 12th graders. The camp will be held from Monday to Friday during the week of Jun. 26-30, running from 1:00-4:00 p.m. You can sign up here. (Parkersburg Art Center via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. 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.