elcomePhoto by Jim Osborn | Courtesy of Greater Parkersburg CVB W It’s a beautiful place to call home TABLE OF CONTENTS

WOOD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4 UTILITIES 20 DOWNTOWN PKB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5 RECYCLING 21 WOOD COUNTY DEMOGRAPHICS 6 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 22 CITIES OF WOOD COUNTY INSURANCE 7 23 Wood County Top 10 Employers BANKS 24 Wood County General Information SENIOR CITIZEN ASSOCIATION 25 9 Building Permits ANIMAL SHELTER/ANIMAL HOSPITALS 26 10 Tax Info WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS 27 112 Voter Registration Elementary

County Commissioners Middle County Courthouse 9 High School VEHICLE INSPECTIONS 12 Vocational 332 DMV/TRANSPORTATION 14 PRIVATE SCHOOLS/PUBLIC LIBRARIES 29 Buses UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES 30 Ride Share VOLUNTEER IN WOOD COUNTY 31 Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport 9 WOOD COUNTY ATTRACTIONS 32 WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INFORMATION 15 Museums Emergency Services Parks & Recreation

Are You OK? Program The Arts 44 Suspicious Hotline Shopping 14 CAR SEAT/SMOKE DETECTOR INSTALLATION 18 LOCAL EVENTS 36 15 ER/MEDICAL CENTERS 19 HUNTINGTON BANK SPONSOR PAGE 38 16

2 3 WOOD COUNTY DOWNTOWN PKB ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHAT DO WE DO? Downtown PKB is non-profit organization created to promote downtown Parkersburg, foster economic opportunity and create community vitality. The goal is to create a vibrant commercial district that will provide downtown WHAT DO WE DO? businesses, workers and nearby residents with the goods and services they need, as well as create educational, The Wood County Economic Development office is a non-profit organization dedicated to recruiting new entertainment and tourism opportunities. businesses to the Wood County area as well as working with existing businesses to grow here and stay here. Whether you’re looking for a new property, need to know about available loan or grant programs, or simply need help with things like social media or a business plan, our office is an information resource to you. A WORD FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WENDY OUR TEAM Over the course of the past five years, downtown Parkersburg has been The office of Downtown PKB reinventing itself with the help of Downtown PKB. I am proud of the growth is a dynamic duo, Wendy and OUR TEAM A WORD FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LINDSEY that our organization has also experienced. Downtown PKB, a Main Street Jessica. Wendy Shriver began Community, has blossomed with the addition of a full-time events and The WCED office is a team First, let me start by welcoming you to Wood County, West Virginia! When I her role as Executive Director marketing manager joining the organization. The addition of this position of two, Lindsey and Kate. moved to West Virginia from Columbus, Ohio in 2016, I was unaware of some of Downtown PKB in 2015. has afforded our organization additional capacity to manage the 9 events we Lindsey Piersol, Executive of the great local offerings and services that can be found so close to home. Since then Wendy has played Director of Economic coordinate here in downtown while allowing me more time to carry out our a vital part in the emerging other initiatives set forth in our strategic plan for downtown revitalization. Development, joined the On March 7, 2016, I took over as the Executive Director of the Wood County Downtown Parkersburg scene. office in 2016 and has Economic Development office. Our office’s mission is to foster a strong Jessica Strickler recently joined The first Saturday following Memorial Day kicks off our event season each been vital in helping Wood economic environment which supports business, nurtures growth and new Downtown PKB as the Events year with the Taste of Parkersburg, our signature wine, beer and food tasting County grow and thrive as investment while attracting sustainable businesses and a quality labor force and Marketing Manager and event. The Taste of Parkersburg draws crowds from all over the area to we move forward into the to our communities. The organization will promote and facilitate economic has become an extremely Bicentennial Park for an evening of fun and entertainment with friends. future. Lindsey works closely diversity, development and entrepreneurship within our community. valuable part of the team in a with Kate Baker, Economic short amount of time. The summer months also offer the community the ability to enjoy free Development Specialist, who Economic development focuses on many things—one being quality of concerts on the river during Downtown PKB’s Concerts on the River at Point only recently joined the office, life. Our office created this welcome packet as a way to help newcomers Park. Held the first Friday of the month from June through September, our but has quickly become an or those finding their way back home to feel comfortable in their new summer concert series comes alive with various tribute bands entertaining asset to the team. surroundings. We want you to find it easy and enjoyable to live, work and fans both at Point Park and boaters on the Ohio River. play in Wood County. As we continue to improve the landscape of downtown, with the addition If there is ever a way that our office can help you, please do not hesitate to of decorative pole banners on Market Street, selfie stations throughout contact me directly by phone or email. downtown, gateway banners on Chapman Printing and Wesbanco and

our beautification efforts, the economic redevelopment opportunities also continue to flourish. In addition, 27 new businesses opened in downtown in Lindsey Kerr Piersol Kate Baker 2018 and many are on the horizon for redevelopment and reinvestment. Executive Director, WCED Economic Specialist, WCED [email protected] [email protected] If you want to learn more about Downtown PKB, our events, volunteer (304) 422-5650 opportunities or how you can get involved, visit our website at downtownpkb.com.

Wendy Shriver Jessica Strickler Visit our website at developwoodcountywv.com to learn more! Executive Director, Downtown PKB Events & Marketing Manager [email protected] [email protected] (304) 865-0522

Visit our website at downtownpkb.com to learn more!

4 5 PARKERSBURG CONTACTS

THE CITIES OF MAIN SWITCHBOARD (304) 424-8400 DEMOGRAPHICS WOOD COUNTY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (304) 424-8582

THE CITY OF PARKERSBURG — 29,675 PKB Population (2018) BUSINESS LICENSES * New Business (304) 424-8477 A WORD FROM MAYOR TOM JOYCE Renewal (304) 424-8581 MID-OHIO VALLEY —199,451MOV Population (2013) arkersburg is a thriving and growing river town steeped in history and poised for tremendous growth. We are excited about our city’s future BUSINESS & 8 as we continue to strive to make Parkersburg the region’s premier OCCUPANCY TAX 0.4% Population Growth (2003–2013) 4 P choice for business, industry and community spirit. There are so many great (304) 424-8581 1 5 things about visiting, living and doing business in Parkersburg, we hope $36,468 Median Household Income (2007–2011) 3 you take the time to discover them! 2 CITY SERVICE USER FEE 6 (304) 424-8581 7 Home to almost 30,000 residents, Parkersburg is the third largest city in 18.2% Poverty Rate (2007–2011) the State of West Virginia. Our community has a rich history, wonderful neighborhoods and excellent institutions for primary and secondary DELINQUENT education. But, for all of our natural beauty and historical significance, it ACCOUNT QUESTIONS WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT is our citizens that make Parkersburg a fantastic place to live, work, play (304) 424-8495 COUNTIES and do business. 1 Wood FLOODWALL FEE 80,961 Labor Force (2013) 2 Jackson Parkersburg is committed to providing residents and businesses with (304) 424-8583 3 Wirt the best quality of life. This includes giving people readily accessible (304) 424-8574 3,825 Employer Establishments (2015) 4 Pleasants information on city services, operations, events and points of interests. EDUCATION 5 Ritchie Please take a few minutes to explore our website to learn more about our 6 Calhoun community and all it has to offer. HOTEL OCCUPANCY FEE 65% Labor Participation (2007–2011) 82.6% Educational Attainment 7 Roane (304) 424-8414 High School Graduate or Higher 8 Washington – OH CONTACT PARK RESERVATIONS 7.8% Unemployment (2013) (2013–2017) Mayor Tom Joyce Mailing Address City of Parkersburg PO Box 1627 Point Park 1 Government Square Parkersburg, WV 26102 (304) 424-8416 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-8400 All Other Parks WOOD COUNTY— 84,203 WC Population (2018) parkersburgcity.com (304) 424-8572

$45,537 Median Household Income (2013–2017) WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT POLICE / FIRE / $34,414 Median Household Income (2013–2017) SANITATION FEES 2,098 Employer Establishments (2015) (304) 424-8583 $115,100 Median Housing Value (2013–2017) $87,600 Median Housing Value (2013–2017) (304) 424-8574 6,122 Number of Companies (2012) 25.2% Poverty Rate (2017) EDUCATION 18.2% Poverty Rate (2017) PURCHASING / BIDS 88.4% Educational Attainment 66.9% Labor Participation (2012–2016) WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT (304) 424-8434 High School Graduate or EDUCATION Higher (2013–2017) QUALITY OF LIFE 2,588 Number of Companies (2012) SALES TAX 90.1% Educational Attainment (304) 424-8581 High School Graduate or Higher 7.1% Persons without Health Insurance under age 65 (2017) 66.9% Labor Participation (2012–2016) (2013–2017) 76.2% Percentage of Households with Broadband Internet (2013–2017) QUALITY OF LIFE TRASH PICKUP OR RECYCLING 90.8 % Persons with Health Insurance (2017) (304) 424-8570 69.4% Percentage of Households with Broadband Internet (2013–2017) Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members 6 * 7 * THE CITY OF VIENNA — 10,230 Vienna Population (2018) * THE TOWN OF NORTH HILLS — 781 NH Population (2018) Vienna is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River next to A suburb of Parkersburg, WV, the Town of North Hills was incorporated in February of Parkersburg. With a population of about 10,000, it is the third largest city by 1979. North Hills is passionate about promoting and maintaining the town as the Ohio population in the Parkersburg–Vienna–Marietta OH metropolitan area. Vienna is an Valley’s choice for raising a family or spending one’s senior years in a low crime area. important hub of commerce in the Mid-Ohio Valley — home to retail stores, shopping Their emphasis is on protecting and improving the infrastructure needs of the town, malls, hotels, restaurants, manufacturing facilities and much more. enhancing and contining beautification of the facilities and landscape, and sponsoring activities that bring the community together. $45,575 Median Household Income (2013–2017) CONTACT Mayor Randall C. Rapp $96,625 Median Household Income (2013–2017) CONTACT Median Housing Value (2013–2017) $126,800 (304) 295-4541 Mayor Dale Baumgartner [email protected] $197,600 Median Housing Value (2013–2017) 10.2% Poverty Rate (2017) [email protected] vienna-wv.com northhillswv.com WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT QUALITY OF LIFE EDUCATION EDUCATION 95.7 % Persons with Health Insurance (2017) 930 Number of Companies (2012) 98.4% Educational Attainment 94.9% Educational Attainment 95.0% Percentage of Households with High School Graduate or High School Graduate or Broadband Internet (2013–2017) Higher (2013–2017) QUALITY OF LIFE Higher (2013–2017) 93.5 % Persons with Health Insurance (2017) 83.5% Percentage of Households with Broadband Internet (2013–2017)

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2013–2017) * THE CITY OF WILLIAMSTOWN — 2,881 WT Population (2018) Williamstown is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River. It is part of PARKERSBURG $34,414 the Parkersburg–Marietta–Vienna, WV–OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,996 at the 2000 census. VIENNA $45,575

$56,750 Median Household Income (2013–2017) CONTACT Mayor Jean Ford WILLIAMSTOWN $56,750 $136,800 Median Housing Value (2013–2017) (304) 375-7761 100 West Fifth St NORTH HILLS 11.7% Poverty Rate (2017) $96,625 Williamstown, WV 26187 local.wv.gov/Williamstown WORKFORCE EMPLOYMENT WOOD COUNTY $45,537 231 Number of Companies (2012) EDUCATION MID-OHIO VALLEY $36,468 QUALITY OF LIFE 94.1% Educational Attainment High School Graduate or 92.3 % Persons with Health Insurance (2017) WEST VIRGINIA $44,061 Higher (2013–2017) 83.5% Percentage of Households with 0 20k 40k 60k 80k100k Broadband Internet (2013–2017)

Data is from the US Census Bureau www.census.gov and MOVRC http://www.movrc.org * Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members 8 9 WOOD COUNTY TOP 10 WOOD COUNTY EMPLOYERS GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT NON-CITY

2000 Bureau of Fiscal Services Building Permits Divorce Filings (obtain a building permit) Circuit Court – Holmes Shaver Judicial Building Courthouse Room 204 (304) 424-1700 1985 Camden Clark Medical Center/WVU Medicine (304) 424-1988 Family Court – Parenting Classes County Commission (304) 424-1770 1750 Washington Works (Dupont, Kuraray, Chemours) (304) 424-1984 Family Court Blair Couch, Commissioner Judge Black Annex 1671 Wood County Schools [email protected] (304) 420-4880

Bob Tebay, Commissioner Marriage Licenses 495 Hino Motors Wood County has [email protected] 4th floor Court House many employment (304) 424-1860 opportunities for a Jimmy Colombo, Commissioner 450 Highmark WV variety of career paths [email protected] Personal Property Tax Questions including these top 10 Wood County Tax Office employers. The county Tax Payer (304) 424-1910 currently has 66.9% (pay your personal 388 Westbrook Health Services labor participation and property/real estate taxes or the Mid-Ohio Valley Water/Sewer Billing Questions unemployment rate is view your current tax statement) Parkersburg Utility Board 372 WVU at Parkersburg (WVUP) at 7.1% as of 2018. Judge Black Annex (304) 424-8550 317 Market St Parkersburg, WV 26101 WV State Dept of Highways 356 Walmart2000 (304) 424-1920 (304) 420-4535 or (304) 420-4645

Voter Information WV State Tax Office 350 Wincore1500 (register to vote, (304) 420-4570 or (304) 558-3333 file candidacy papers, election information) 1000 Courthouse Room 403 (304) 424-1860

500 Wood County Courthouse woodcountywv.com 1 Court Square 0 of Fiscal Services Bureau Camden Clark Medical Center Works Washington WC Schools Hino Motors Highmark Westbrook WVU-P Walmart Wincore Parkersburg, WV 26101 [email protected] (304) 424-1984

10 11 WV VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

West Virginia requires a routine safety inspection on every vehicle every twelve (12) months. Vehicles may be inspected at any official inspection station licensed by the West Virginia State Police. When a vehicle passes the inspection, a sticker valid for twelve (12) months will be placed on the inside of the windshield. It is illegal to drive a vehicle without a valid inspection sticker.

HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO OBTAIN AN INSPECTION New residents have 10 days from the date they title a vehicle to have a West Virginia inspection. This also includes the purchase of vehicles out of state. West Virginia has reciprocity with Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. Therefore, out-of-state inspection stickers from these states are valid in West Virginia until expiration.

Any vehicle purchased or otherwise acquired within West Virginia not having a valid inspection sticker must be inspected within three days.

WHAT YOU NEED TO OBTAIN AN INSPECTION You must have a valid registration card and a current certificate of insurance in the vehicle at ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED the time of inspection. The following items must be thoroughly examined, according to the regulations to constitute an official inspection. Failure to comply will be regarded as a faulty inspection. COST OF THE INSPECTIONS A fee of no more than $14.65 sales tax may be charged for an inspection and the issuance of the 1. Verify legal registration. certificate of inspection. ($11 labor plus sales tax for labor, + $3 for certificate.) 2. Check certificate of insurance.

INSPECTION FAILURES 3. Remove old sticker. Any vehicle which fails to meet the requirements for approval will be issued a rejection sticker by the inspector mechanic. Such rejections will be recorded on the MVI-5 (log sheet) or MVI- 4. Check safety glass. 5A. IMPORTANT—Only one (1) rejection sticker can be issued to a vehicle no matter how many stations inspect a vehicle. If a station has issued a rejection sticker to a vehicle, and the 5. Check sheet metal, bumpers, fenders and frame. vehicle is taken to another station for inspection, the rejection sticker will be removed only if the vehicle passes inspection. 6. Check horn, rearview mirror, windshield wipers and plate mounting.

WV Division of Motor Vehicles 7. Check brake system, i.e., service and emergency brake, brake linings, For more information, please call (800) 642-9066 (West Virginia residents only). brake pedal and all hoses. Out of state customers may dial (304) 558-3900. 8. Check front-end and steering components. West Virginia State Police Traffic Safety Section (304) 746-2121 9. Check exhaust system and fuel system. For information or to obtain accident reports call (304) 746-2128 10. Check tires and wheels.

11. Check lights, safety devices and seat belts.

12. Affix sticker.

12 13 DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHERIFF’S OFFICE INFORMATION

DUTIES OF THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE The Wood County Sheriff’s Office has many duties. It is responsible for collecting taxes, civil process Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) service, enforcing the law, providing security for local courts, providing road patrol to the rural areas 601 Lubeck Ave of Wood County, overseeing the Holding Center, and transporting prisoners to the Regional Jail. The Parkersburg, WV 26101 Sheriff’s Office is comprised of 37 Deputies, including Sheriff Steve Stephens, and 11 contract officers. Tax M-F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm collection is now done at the newly renovated Judge Black Annex (previously Town Square). (304) 558-3900

SHERIFF - STEVEN A. STEPHENS [email protected]

Wood County Office of the Sheriff [email protected] (304) 834-3909

Parkersburg Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

TRANSPORTATION Photos on page 15 Courtesy of Wood County Sheriff’s Department

BUSES CARS Easy Rider | Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority Lyft * 520 Juliana St Download the app from your Parkersburg, WV 26101 smartphone. (304) 422-4100 Uber Pioneer Trails Download the app from your Parkersburg Terminal smartphone. 4401 Camden Ave Parkersburg, WV 26101 Yellow Taxi (800) 458-2554 300 Broadway Ave Parkersburg, WV 26101 AIRPORT (304) 422-4000 Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport 543 Co Rte 31/1 Williamstown, WV 26187 With flights to Charlotte, North Carolina via Contour Air—then to almost anywhere. (304) 464-5113

Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members 14 * 15 ARE YOU OK? PROGRAM CONTACT US Sheriff - Steven A. Stephens The “Are You OK?” program is possible by a grant awarded by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation; fund from [email protected] the Wood County Sheriff’s Concealed Weapons Fund; and support from the Wood County Commission. Now “at risk” IS IT AN individuals or adults with a disability in Wood County can feel safer and more secure with a daily phone call to confirm all is well or to summon assistance if needed. This is a free service provided by the Wood County Sheriff’s Office. Wood County Office of the Sheriff Suspicious Activity Hotline & Email EMERGENCY? Phone (304) 834-3909 [email protected] HOW DOES THE “ARE YOU OK?” PROGRAM WORK? Chief Law Enforcement Deputy 1 An automatic phone system will call you at the same time everyday, you choose the time. Robert G. Sims CALL 911 [email protected] 2 System is voice-activated, only say “Hello”. 3 You will hear the following message, “This is the Wood County Sheriff’s Office “Are You OK?” program.” Chief Tax Deputy If reporting Denise Schuck 4 If you are OK, you will be given a specific number to press on your phone. [email protected] Judge Black Annex 5 Once you press the number requested, the computer will know that you are OK. anything (304) 424-1910 M–F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 6 After 4 unsuccessful attempts, an emergency contact is alerted and sent to your residence to check on you. other than an 7 You will need to call if you will not be home at the time we are set up to call you. Tax Office Mailing Address Sheriff of Wood County emergency, P.O. Box 1985 JOIN “ARE YOU OK?” TODAY! Parkersburg, WV 26102

1 Sign up and complete a confidential information form. please call your Administrative Operations Teresa Wade 2 You will be asked for your date of birth or social security number. 401 2nd St, Suite 11 local dispatch. Parkersburg, WV 26101 3 We will ask for emergency contacts, pets in house, doctors, clergy and a brief medical history. (304) 424-1834 Parkersburg (304) 424-8444 [email protected] Williamstown (304) 375-4935 M–F 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

This is a program supported by many agencies & we want to help you. We are very proud of the system! To enroll or Vienna (304) 295-8563 Home Confinement obtain additional information regarding this service, please call the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at (304) 424-1834. Supervisor - Captain Brian Rader 401 2nd St, Suite 11 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-1951 [email protected] M–Sun: Around the Clock

16 17 CAR SEAT INSTALLATION EMERGENCY ROOMS

FREE INSTALLATION AND/OR INSPECTION & MEDICAL CENTERS The Parkersburg Police Department is happy to perform child safety seat inspections for the public EMERGENCY ROOMS at no cost. We are also more than happy to teach new parents or guardians on the proper way to Camden Clark Medical Center: Emergency Room 800 Garfield Ave install their child safety seat. * Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-2355 Please contact Officer J.E. Corbitt at Open 24 hours (304) 424-8444 to set up an appointment for an officer to assist you at the Parkersburg police Marietta Memorial Hospital Belpre Medical Campus Emergency Room headquarters. 799 Farson St

Photo Courtesy of the Parkersburg Police Department Belpre, OH 45714 You may also contact Officer T.R. Worstell at (740) 423-3200 (304) 424-0683 to schedule an appointment for him Open 24 hours

to help you with your child safety seat at the City Photo Courtesy of Camden Clark Medical Center Park Police Substation. Camden Clark Medical Center: Emergency Room MEDICAL CENTERS

MedExpress Urgent Care 7 Days a week, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm SMOKE DETECTORS 1500 Grand Central Ave, Suite 115 Vienna, WV 26105 (304) 485-3627 DO YOU NEED A SMOKE ALARM? The American Red Cross and its partners MedExpress Urgent Care 7 Days a week, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm can test existing smoke alarms and install 2832 Pike St, Suite 1 up to three free smoke alarms for those Parkersburg, WV 26101 Photo Courtesy of Marietta Memorial Hospital

that need them. (304) 489-3815 Marietta Memorial Hospital Belpre Medical Campus Emergency Room

For more information about a smoke alarm Ohio Valley Medical Quick Care 7 Days a week, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm install, please call (844) 216-8286. 517 36th St Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-1044

Physicians Care Express 7 Days a week, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Photo Courtesy of the American Red Cross & WSAZ 1006 Washington Blvd, Suite G, Kroger Plaza Belpre, OH 45714 (740) 423-3240

Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members 18 * 19 UTILITIES RECYCLING

WHAT CAN I RECYCLE?

GENERAL RECYCLING TIRE RECYCLING • Newspaper Leave up to 8 tires annually curbside for pickup at no • Shredded paper (bagged) charge. After 8 tires, a fee will be assessed. Residents GAS • Magazines can also bring tires to our periodic collection events. Dominion Energy • Office paper 55 Ashby Ridge Rd Parkersburg Utility Board – PUB • Junk mail PAINT RECYCLING Parkersburg, WV 26104 Main Office • Paperboard (like cereal boxes) Bring old paint to one of our recycling events or: (304) 464-4029 125 19th St • Corrugated cardboard (flattened, large • Leave the can out in the hot sun to dry, then Parkersburg, WV 26101 staples removed) place it curbside for weekly pickup; please WATER (304) 424-8535 • Green, clear and brown glass bottles and leave the lid off of the can. Claywood Park Public Service District jars (no drinking glasses, window glass or • Fill the can with kitty litter to absorb the paint, 594 Davisville Rd Customer Service broken glass) and then place it curbside for weekly pickup; Davisville, WV 26142 1919 Garfield Ave • Aluminum, steel and metal cans please leave the lid off of the can. (304) 422-6042 Parkersburg, WV 26101 • Plastic grocery bags (bagged) • Paint onto newspaper, wait for it to dry, then (304) 424-8550 • #1 or #2 plastic bottles or jugs put in your trash for weekly curbside pickup. Lubeck Public Services District [email protected] 301 OX Johnson Ln BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING After Hours Between 4:30 pm and 8:00 am FERROUS METAL AND MATERIAL Washington, WV 26191 • Alkaline – put in trash for weekly every weekday, and throughout weekends RJ Recycling – RJ Recycling has the ability to (304) 863-3341 curbside pickup. & holidays. accept and process any type of non-precious metal for recyclable purposes. • Lithium/Rechargeable – drop off in receptacles Mineral Wells Public Services District located at entrances of Lowe’s & Home Depot. 53 Post Mill Way Water Emergencies • Lead acid/car batteries – take to Auto Zone, Mineral Wells, WV 26150 Phone (304) 424-8532 PROPANE AND FREON DISPOSAL AND Advanced Auto Parts or O’Reilly’s (304) 489-2915 RECYCLING Call John Reed (304) 424-1873. Wastewater Emergencies City of Vienna Public Utility Board (304) 424-8538 210 60th St Vienna, WV 26105 (304) 295-4543 CONTACTS Williamstown Water Department Wood County Solid Waste Authority RJ Recycling 100 W 5th St John Reed 1800 Garfield Ave Williamstown, WV 26187 1014 Volcano Rd Parkersburg, WV 36161 (304) 375-7761 ELECTRIC Waverly, WV 26184 (304) 422-6587 First Energy Corporation [email protected] Fax (304) 865-3904 * (800) 686-0022 (304) 424-1873 Parkersburg Waste & Recycling Sanitation Department 100 24th St Parkersburg, WV 26101 Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members (304) 424-8570 * Fax (304) 424-3969 20 21 TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSURANCE & NEWS SERVICES MOV INSURANCE JURADO MCCLEAD INSURANCE Don Faulkner * Dave Poling 1215 Blizzard Dr, Suite E 3303 Grand Central Ave 1023 Garfield Ave Parkersburg, WV 26101 Vienna, WV 26105 TELECOMMUNICATIONS NEWS SERVICES Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-6001 (304) 295-9359 (304) 485-7007 CAS Cable NATIONWIDE Emily Allman 1525 Dupont Rd ALLSTATE Don Miller 2007 Grand Central Ave Parkersburg, WV 26101 R. Craig Little 3009 Emerson Ave Vienna, WV 26105 3601 Emerson Ave Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 295-8575 (304) 420-2470 Parkersburg, WV26104 (304) 485-1777 cascable.com (304) 422-4848 Gene Haynes News & Sentinel Gary Rhodes 3909 Emerson Ave 519 Juliana St Direct + Internet Bundles * Matheny Insurance Services 3016 7th St Parkersburg, WV 26104 (855) 813-1274 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Allstate Insurance Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-7561 newsandsentinel.com 315 Ann St (304) 485-1590 DISH Network (304) 485-1891 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Jeff Thomas (855) 318-0572 (304) 699-3755 McCrady Jones 1300 7th St Subscriptions/Billing/Vacation Holds 2121 Pike St Parkersburg, WV 26102 (304) 485-1891 Ext. 352 BILL BAILEY INSURANCE Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-8855 Frontier Communications 701 Highland Ave (304) 428-8171 921 Market St [email protected] Williamstown, WV 26187 Jerry Parkins Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 375-4900 REAGLE & PADDEN 1630 Blizzard Dr (304) 424-9437 200 Star Ave, Suite 210 Parkersburg, WV 26101 CHANCELLOR INSURANCE Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-4307 Lumos Networks Joe Shriver (888) 422-8479 * 412 Market St 613 Market St Julia Comer Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 STATE FARM INSURANCE 2828 Pike St (304) 865-2100 (304) 422-3563 300 Star Ave, Suite 333 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 489-3189 CURTIS MILLER INSURANCE (304) 712-9425 Suddenlink Communications 1800 Blizzard Dr TOWNSEND INSURANCE 1737 7th St Parkersburg, WV 26101 Chad Graham 446 Highland Ave Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-6431 3909 Emerson Ave a Williamstown, WV 26187 (844) 874-7558 WTAP Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 375-6448 TheNewsCenter ERIE INSURANCE (304) 485-3535 1 Television Plaza Nick Bradley VIGNERON INSURANCE Parkersburg, WV 26101 2911 Emerson Ave Chuck Noffsinger 386 Northwood Terrace thenewscenter.tv Parkersburg, WV 26104 2801 Grand Central Ave Williamstown, WV 26187 (304) 485-4588 (304) 428-0132 Vienna, WV 26105 (304) 375-2288 (304) 295-4575 INTRA-STATE INSURANCE WATERS INSURANCE 1385 Rosemar Rd Dan McPherson 1023 Garfield Ave Parkersburg, WV 26105 901 Kemper St a Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 295-1048 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-5569 (304) 485-5477 J.W. POTTS INSURANCE WENMOTH INSURANCE 3210 Dudley Ave, Suite 200 Darrin Campbell SPECIALISTS, LLC Parkersburg, WV 26104 3657 Murdoch Ave 501 Division St, Suite A (304) 422-4477 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 * Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members (304) 422-7777 (681) 200-4002

22 23 BANKS SENIOR CITIZEN ASSOCIATION The Wood County Senior Citizen Association provides a variety of services, including nutrition, senior activities, transportation, in-home care and information services to senior citizens of Wood County, in cooperation with the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services and the Northwestern Area Agency on Aging. The mission of the Senior Citizen Association is to assist Wood County’s seniors in living their BB&T HUNTINGTON BANK 514 Market St lives with dignity and independence. * 329 8th St * 429 Market St Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-8800 (304) 485-1651 (304) 424-7500 (Grand Central Mall Office) SENIOR NUTRITION 280 Gihon Village PEOPLES BANK 234 Grand Central Mall A congregate and home delivered meal program for persons Parkersburg, WV 26101 * Parkersburg Emerson Ave Vienna, WV 26105 60+. Participants may attend the nutrition site at 914 Market (304) 428-4451 3411 Emerson Ave (304) 485-3811 Street in downtown Parkersburg, WV for lunch five days per Parkersburg, WV 26104 week, or meals can be delivered to individuals who qualify. 500 13th Ave (304) 428-2500 WESBANCO BANK Phone: (304) 485-6748 Vienna, WV 26105 * 415 Market St (304) 295-5400 Vienna Grand Central Parkersburg, WV SENIOR TRANSPORTATION Provides transportation for “necessary” appointments and 1102 Grand Central Ave (304) 480-2500 Photos Courtesy of Wood County Senior Citizens Association COMMUNITY BANK Vienna, WV 26105 errands to those residing in Wood County who are 60+. Trips * 631 Juliana St (304) 295-6000 260 Gihon Village include the doctor, grocery store, bank, etc. Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Phone: (304) 485-6748 ext. 112 (304) 485-7991 Parkersburg Division St (304) 480-2600 903 Division St IN-HOME CARE SERVICES 3906 Emerson Ave Parkersburg, WV 410 Grand Central Ave Wood County Senior Citizens Association, Inc. Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 428-1500 Vienna, WV 26105 offers a variety of in-home care services. (304) 485-0602 (304) 422-8501 South Parkersburg Wal-Mart Services include: 1620 Blizzard Dr 2900 Pike St 135 Elizabeth Pike FAIR (Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite) Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Mineral Wells, WV 26150 VA (for veterans of the US Armed Forces) (304) 422-7360 (304) 489-3900 (304) 489-9594 Lighthouse (a program of last resort for those who are 60+) In-Home Respite (for unpaid caregivers of at-risk individuals) 2400 Grand Central Ave PREMIER BANK WILLIAMSTOWN BANK Vienna, WV 26105 * 1397 Elizabeth Pike * 435 Highland Ave A qualified nurse assesses the individual to determine the (304) 295-4566 Mineral Wells, WV 26150 Williamstown, WV 26187 appropriate program for his or her needs. Call to inquire about (304) 489-3390 (304) 375-6262 services or to make a referral. FIRST NEIGHBORHOOD Phone: (304) 485-6748 * BANK UNITED BANK 3002 7th St 4416 Emerson Ave * 2650 Grand Central Ave Parkersburg, WV 26101 STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) Parkersburg, WV 26104 Vienna, WV 26105 (304) 485-1717 A program to educate the public about Medicare Part “D” (304) 485-7641 (304) 295-3400 and other health insurance assistance programs. A trained counselor can help individuals understand details of Medicare 500 Division St 1 Rosemar Cir and the various plans available for Medicare Plan B and Plan D. Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26104 Call the office to schedule an appointment with a counselor. (304) 865-2265 (304) 424-6300 Phone: (304) 485-6748 ext. 103

*All programs require the participant to be at least 60 years old. * Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members For more information visit their website at wcscwv.org or call (304) 485-6748

24 25 ANIMAL SHELTER WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS & VETERINARIANS Wood County is known for its friendly people, its history and its favorable business and industrial climate. Located on the Ohio River, this community enjoys moderate climate and a year-long HUMANE SOCIETY OF Parkersburg Veterinary calendar of recreational and cultural events. Wood County is a great place to live and a great PARKERSBURG Hospital of Vienna place to go to school. Wood County Schools’ proud heritage of academic excellence is the result M–F, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm M–F, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm of community support. Wood County School district includes 19 elementary schools, 5 middle Sat, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm Closed Saturday & Sunday schools, 3 high schools and 1 vocational school. Closed Sunday 2702 Grand Central Ave 530 29th St Vienna, WV 26105 Wood County Schools - educating today, preparing for tomorrow Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 422-7388 (304) 422-5541 Southwood Animal Hospital VETERINARIANS/CLINICS 1602 Blizzard Dr Parkersburg, WV 26101 Photos Courtesy of The Parkersburg Humane Society ELEMENTARY Gihon Elementary Madison Elementary Animal Veterinary Emergency (304) 422-6981 SCHOOLS 2000 Belmont Rd 1426 32nd St M–F, 6:00 pm – 8:00 am Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26104 Sat, 4:00 pm – 12:00 am The Spot Clinic Blennerhassett Elementary (304) 420-9539 (304) 420-9563 Sunday 24 hours M–F, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 448 Jewell Rd Fax: (304) 420-9540 Fax: (304) 420-9564 3602 E 7th St B Closed Saturday & Sunday Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26104 506 29th St (304) 863-5128 Greenmont Elementary Martin Elementary (304) 428-8387 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Fax: (304) 863-5335 209 58th St 1301 Hillcrest St (304) 917-4275 Vienna, WV 26105 Parkersburg, WV 26101 VCA Dudley Avenue Criss Elementary (304) 420-9544 (304) 420-9625 2800 22nd St Animal Hospital Vienna Veterinary Clinic Fax: (304) 420-9543 Fax: (304) 420-9578 M–F, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Tue, W & F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Parkersburg, WV 26104 Sat, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm M&F, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm (304) 420-9522 Jefferson Elementary Center McKinley Elementary Closed Sunday Closed Saturday & Sunday Fax: (304) 420-9541 1103 Plum St 1130 19th St 3200 Dudley Ave 2100 Grand Central Ave Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26104 Vienna, WV 26105 Emerson Elementary (304) 420-9554 (304) 420-9581 (304) 485-5541 (304) 893-9663 1605 36th St Fax: (304) 420-9507 Fax: (304) 420-9582 Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 420-9528 Mineral Wells Veterinary Clinic Williamstown Animal Hospital Kanawha Elementary Mineral Wells Elementary M&Tues, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm M–F, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm Fax: (304) 420-9632 6465 Staunton Tpke 1776 Elizabeth Pike W–F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Davisville, WV 26142 Mineral Wells, WV 26150 Closed Saturday & Sunday Closed Sunday Fairplains Elementary (304) 420-9557 (304) 489-1670 1631 Elizabeth Pike 105 W 3rd St 615 Broadway Ave Fax: (304) 420-9608 Fax: (304) 489-2637 Mineral Wells, WV 26150 Williamstown, WV 26187 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 420-9531 (304) 489-2799 (304) 375-2676 Lubeck Elementary Neale Elementary Fax: (304) 420-9533 206 Lubeck Rd 2305 Grand Central Ave Parkersburg Veterinary Hospital Parkersburg, WV 26101 Vienna, WV 26105 Tues–Thurs, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Franklin Elementary (304) 863-3321 (304) 420-9587 M & F, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm 1511 Division St Fax: (304) 863-3848 Fax: (304) 420-9589 Sat, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Parkersburg, WV 26101 Closed Sunday (304) 420-9534 3602 E 7th St Fax: (304) 420-9537 Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 422-697

26 27 PRIVATE SCHOOLS & PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Wood County is also equipped with a variety of private school options for elementary through high school and several public libraries for all ages. ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOLS SCHOOLS CONT. Blennerhassett Middle Parkersburg High PRIVATE SCHOOLS PUBLIC LIBRARIES Vienna Elementary 444 Jewell Rd 2101 Dudley Ave 700 41st St Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 North Christian School Parkersburg & Wood County Vienna, WV 26105 (304) 863-3356 (304) 420-9595 3109 Emerson Ave Public Library (304) 420-9648 Parkersburg, WV 26104 3100 Emerson Ave Fax: (304)863-3357 Fax: (304) 420-9604 Fax: (304) 420-9693 (304) 485-0241 Parkersburg, WV 26104 Parkersburg South High (304) 420-4587 Edison Middle Waverly Elementary 1511 Blizzard Dr Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School 1201 Hillcrest St 422 Virginia Ave Parkersburg, WV 26101 810 Juliana St South Parkersburg Library Parkersburg, WV 26101 Waverly, WV 26184 (304) 420-9610 Parkersburg, WV 26101 1807 Blizzard Dr (304) 464-4250 (304) 420-9525 Fax: (304) 420-9607 (304) 422-6694 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Fax: (304) 464-4263 Fax: (304) 420-9527 (304) 428-7041 Williamstown High Parkersburg Catholic High School Williamstown Elementary Hamilton Middle 219 West 5th St 3201 Fairview Ave Vienna Public Library 418 Williams Ave 3501 Cadillac Dr Williamstown, WV 26187 Parkersburg, WV 26104 2300 1st Ave Williamstown, WV 26187 Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 375-6151 (304) 485-6341 Vienna, WV 26105 (304) 375-7675 (304) 420-9547 Fax: (304) 375-6194 (304) 295-7771 Fax: (304) 375-4894 Fax: (304) 420-9567 Wood County Christian School 113 W 9th St Williamstown Public Library Worthington Elementary Williamstown, WV 26187 201 5th St 2500 36th St Jackson Middle VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS 1601 34th St (304) 375-2000 Williamstown, WV 26187 Parkersburg, WV 26104 (304) 375-6052 (304) 420-9660 Vienna, WV 26105 Wood County Technical / Fax: (304) 420-2459 (304) 420-9551 Caperton Center Fax: (304) 295-9954 1515 Blizzard Dr Wood County Law Library 2 Government Square, 334 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 420-9501 Van Devender Middle (304) 424-1741 918 31st St Fax: (304) 485-1048 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 420-9645 Fax: (304) 420-9647 Photo Courtesy of PKB & WC Public Library Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library For more information about Wood County Schools, visit their website woodcountyschoolswv.com

28 29 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES VOLUNTEER

Boys & Girls Club of Parkersburg United Way Alliance of the West Virginia University 1200 Mary St Mid-Ohio Valley, Inc * at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV 26101 935 Market St 300 Campus Dr (304) 485-6434 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26104 bgcparkersburg.org (304) 580-0570 (304) 424-8000 uwamov.com Downtown PKB American National University (ANU) * 400 Market St Volunteer Match Park Shopping Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 volunteermatch.org 110 Park Center St (304) 865-0522 Parkersburg, WV 26101 downtownpkb.com (304) 699-3005 Habitat for Humanity of the Marietta College Photo Courtesy of WVUP Mid-Ohio Valley 215 5th St West Virginia University at Parkersburg 600 16th St Marietta, OH 45750 Vienna, WV 26105 (740) 376-4600 (304) 422-7907

Mountain State College Old Man Rivers (Food Pantry) 1508 Spring St 703 Pike St Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-5487 (304) 428-6677 oldmanriversmission.org Ohio Valley University 1 Campus View Dr Parkersburg Area Jaycees Vienna, WV 26105 [email protected] (304) 865-6000 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Photo Courtesy of OVU ParkersburgAreaJaycees Parkersburg Bible College Ohio Valley University 1093 Core Rd Parkersburg YMCA Parkersburg, WV 26104 1800 30th St (Broad St) (304) 485-6653 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 865-9622 Washington State Community College parkerburgymca.org 710 Colegate Dr Marietta, OH 45750 American Red Cross (740) 374-8716 220 8th St Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 485-7311

Photo Courtesy of ANU redcross.org American National University (ANU)

* Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members 30 31 PARKS McDonough Wildlife Refuge EXPLORE 1777 Rosemar Rd Bicentennial Park Parkersburg, WV 26105 3rd and Market St Parkersburg, WV 26101 Mountwood Park & ATV Trails 1014 Volcano Rd MUSEUMS Henderson Hall Oil and Gas Museum Blennerhassett Island Waverly, WV 26184 517 Old River Rd 1119 3rd St Historic State Park (304) 679-3611 Williamstown, WV 26187 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Blennerhassett 137 Juliana St Museum of (304) 375-2129 (304) 485-5446 Parkersburg, WV 26101 North Bend State Park Photo Courtesy of The City Parkersburg Regional History (304) 420-4800 202 North Bend Park Rd Parkersburg City Park 137 Juliana St Mid-Ohio Valley Model Veterans Museum Cairo, WV 26337 Parkersburg, WV Train Museum 1829 7th St Corning Park (304) 643-2931 610 Green St (304) 420-4800 Parkersburg, WV 26101 701 Angus St Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 420-0332 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Ohio River Islands National (304) 588-5417 Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center Eagle Park 3982 Waverly-Williamstown Rd 3000 Grand Central Ave Williamstown, WV 26187 Vienna, WV 26105 (304) 375-2923

Fort Neal Skate Park Parkersburg City Park 2000 1st Ave 1920 Park Ave Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-8572 Point Park - concert series Friendship Park 417 13th St Point Park Parkersburg, WV 26101 113 Ann St Parkersburg, WV 26101 Fort Boreman Park (304) 499-6465 1042 Fort Boreman Dr Parkersburg, WV 26101 Quincy Park (304) 424-1976 903 Quincy St Parkersburg, WV 26101 Jackson Park & Dog Park 1605 34th St Southwood Park Vienna, WV 26105 1812 Belmont Rd

(304) 295-6928 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Photo Courtesy of The City Parkersburg (304) 424-8572 Southwood Park Johnson T. Janes City Park 3207 27th St Tomlinson Park Parkersburg, WV 26104 100 W 7th St, 128 Williamstown, WV 26187 Julia-Ann Square Historic District Juliana and Ann Streets Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 422-9861

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32 33 PARKS WITH POOLS ARTS DOWNTOWN SHOPPING Jackson Park Pool Actors Guild Parkersburg Art Center 1601 34th St 724 Market St 725 Market St Aspire Salon 705 Market St Vienna, WV 26105 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 295-6928 (304) 485-1300 (304) 485-3859 actorsguildonline.org parkersburgartcenter.org (304) 917-3633 Parkersburg City Park & Splash Pad 1920 Park Ave Artsbridge Schrader Youth Ballet Endorphin Brand Grafix Photo Courtesy of The City of Parkersburg Photo Courtesy of The City Parkersburg 816 Market St Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg City Pool & Splash Pad 925 Market St 601 Market St Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-8572 Parkersburg, WV 26101 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 428-5200 RECREATION (304) 428-3988 (304) 485-0181 Southwood Park artsbridgeonline.org schraderyouthballet.com Market Street Yarns & Crafts 1812 Belmont Rd Mountwood Park & ATV Trails Appalachian Disc Golf 615 Market St Parkersburg, WV 26101 305 ½ 30th St 1014 Volcano Rd Smoot Theatre For more information about events Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-8572 Vienna, WV 26105 Waverly, WV 26184 213 Fifth St going on in the area please visit (304) 865-9276 (304) 917-1691 (304) 679-3611 Parkersburg, WV 26101 the Greater Parkersburg CVB (304) 422-PLAY website at greaterparkersburg. Williamstown Pool com, or Downtown PKB’s website 502 Williams Ave (800) 390-4555 Point Park Marketplace Boaz Mini Golf at downtownpkb.com 113 Ann St Williamstown, WV 26187 Homestead Dr & Route 14 smoottheatre.com Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 375-2707 Boaz, WV 26187 At the Entrance of Point Park. (304) 679-6239 Tues–Sat, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm SHOPPING CENTERS Parkersburg City Pool & Splash Pad The Rustic House Grand Central Mall Lakeview Shopping Center 113 Ann St * 100 Grand Central Mall 100 Lakeview, Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 Vienna, WV 26105 Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 916-5240 (304) 485-4464 M–Sat, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Plato’s Closet, Buffalo Wild The Framing Galley Wings, Value City, Honeybaked Sunday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Parkersburg Art Center Ham, Play it Again Sports, Rent- 725 Market St A-Center and more. American Eagle, Bath & Body Parkersburg, WV 26101 Works, Belk, Big Lots, Buckle, (304) 485-3859 The Children’s Place, Dunhams, Park Shopping Center GameStop, H&M, Hollister, JC 180 Park, Center St Penney and much more! Parkersburg, WV 26101 FARMER’S MARKET Regal Cinemas Rural King, Bob Evans Restaurant, Grand Central Mall 12 Dollar Tree, Gran Ranchero Ward’s Farm Market M–Sat, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm 700 Grand Central Ave and Gabe’s. Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Vienna, WV 26105 3020 7th St (304) 462-7342 Parkersburg, WV 26101 12:30 pm – 11:30 pm (304) 428-5955 For a complete list of stores, food, events, sales & movie show times & tickets, visit Grand Central Mall’s website at grandcentralmall.com

Asterisk reflects Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation Members Photo Courtesy of Aquatix * 34 35 MONSTER MASH ON MARKET EVENTS 400 Block of Market Street, Parkersburg—October Monster Mash is a family-centric Halloween party made possible by Downtown PKB, local businesses and DOWNTOWN PARKERSBURG EVENTS community organizations who set up to be vendors for this event. Children will experience hands on activities. Trick-or-treat giveaways provided by the local businesses TASTE OF PARKERSBURG and community organizations. Limited concessions will be Bicentennial Park—May/June available for purchase for those interested. Now in its 14th year, the annual Taste of Parkersburg event offers an exciting mix of food, wine and music to patrons of this unique and spirited festival. Growing in popularity with each year, our event inspires food, wine and beer lovers throughout the SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY region. Downtown Parkersburg—November Shop Small in Downtown PKB on Saturday, November 30th and support our local small business owners. Main Street PKB is partnering with our downtown business owners to DOWNTOWN THROWDOWN plan and promote Small Business Saturday. Check out what Bicentennial Park—September is going on in #downtownpkb! The area’s favorite beer & barbecue event continues to grow every year with over 2,000 attending in 2018. Come hang out with friends, enjoy a cold brew, and taste incredible BBQ from local WINTERFEST restaurants. Vote for your favorite and help a local Bicentennial Park—December business take home the grand prize trophy. In an effort to promote downtown and the great businesses and culture we have to offer, Winterfest has been created to draw people to downtown for an evening of family fun. Several downtown businesses will be open, along with POINT PARK CONCERTS ON THE RIVER various downtown museums and attractions. June–September Spend the first Fridays of the month, June–September on the riverfront enjoying tribute bands that will be music to your ears! Watch from reserved seating (on sale in early April) or from the OTHER LOCAL EVENTS river on your boat. Admission is always free! • Mid-Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival—June • Parkersburg Homecoming—August • Harvest Moon Festival—September • ArtOberfest—October • Holiday in the Park—December And many more! This is the place for the events

you love every year. For more information about events going on in the area please visit the Greater Parkersburg CVB website greaterparkersburg.com, or Downtown PKB’s website downtownpkb.com

36 37 Founded in 1866 as The Huntington National Bank, today Huntington Bancshares Incorporated still operates from the same Columbus, Ohio founding location in the heart ABOUT OUR SPONSOR of the Midwest. As of June 30, 2019, Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $108 billion asset regional bank holding company.

HUNTINGTON BANK Huntington is a full-service banking provider primarily operating across an eight-state banking franchise of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Our “Welcome” philosophy centers around deep relationship- building capabilities that best meet each customer’s specific needs. We serve our A Message from Huntington’s West Virginia Regional President— customers through a banking network of nearly 900 traditional and supermarket branches, and through digital, telephone and ATM banking, including more than 1,687 Welcome to Wood County! ATM locations.

We are happy to have you and your family with us in the great state of West Virginia. Huntington Bancshares Incorporated provides: At Huntington, we are committed to doing the right thing and believe that looking out for our customers should always be our number one priority. We believe in serving our • Full-service commercial, small business and consumer banking services communities throughout the state because we live here, too. We are a regional bank • Mortgage banking services providing superior products and services coupled with award winning customer experience • Treasury management and foreign exchange services and trust of a local bank. Huntington has continuously been the #1 SBA lender in our • Equipment leasing markets because we know that small business is the cornerstone of our communities. • Wealth and investment management services • Trust services We have a rich tradition of proudly serving the Parkersburg-area for decades and are • Brokerage services proud members of this community. • Customized insurance brokerage and service programs

We strive to always do the right thing with a can-do attitude, service heart and with Through automotive dealership relationships within our primary franchise area and select forward thinking. We excel by providing competitive products and services, and by other states, Huntington also provides commercial banking services to the automotive training and equipping our colleagues to be the best at looking out for our customers. dealers and retail automobile financing for dealer customers. We are proud to contribute to the economic strength of our local communities by investing in business growth, partnering and volunteering to make a difference where we live and work.

On behalf of Huntington, I want to personally thank you for allowing us to take care of your family and to protect what is important to you—because we’re for people.

Best Wishes, Chad Prather

VISIT PARKERSBURG LOCATION GO ONLINE OR CALL TO LEARN MORE! 429 Market St huntington.com Parkersburg, WV 26101 (304) 424-7500

38 39 A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR! HUNTINGTON BANK IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE PARKERSBURG-WOOD COUNTY AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

[email protected] | (304) 865-0522 [email protected] | (304) 422-5650 This welcome packet was courtesy of the Wood County Economic Development office and Downtown PKB. We hope you love Wood County as much as we do! Come check out downtown Parkersburg and visit our office at 400 Market Street Parkersburg, WV 26101.

Hyde Brothers Thank you to WCED member Hyde Brother Printing & Printing & Marketing Marketing for printing our welcome packets!

WOOD COUNTY, WV It’s a beautiful place to call home