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The City of Parkersburg will observe Labor Day on Monday, September 7. The City Building will reopen for normal business at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8.

The Sanitation Department will be one day behind normal schedule, with collection beginning Tuesday, September 8, through Saturday, September 12.

The City of Parkersburg Urban Deer Hunt will begin on Sept 12th 2020, in Johnson T. Janes Park. The urban hunt will conclude on December 31st 2020.

Applications can be obtained on the 4th Floor of the City Building 8:00AM-4:30PM beginning Wednesday August 19th.

All applicants will be required to complete a certification test; testing will be conducted at the Parkersburg Police Range (2301 Keaver Street Parkersburg) beginning at 5PM on Friday August 28th.

To request an application or if you have questions please contact Kelsey Snyder at 304-424-8568 or Kelsey.snyder@parkersburgwv.gov

Urban Hunt Regulations 2020 Final
2020 Urban Archery Hunt Application_
urban hunt private land

As of Monday, August 3, 2020, the drive-through service window underneath the walking bridge at the Municipal Building is now in service for customers desiring to make payments without entering the building.

This service is available as an option in addition to the walk-in window on the first floor. Drop box payments remain available; however, the location has changed to just beyond the drive-through window at the south corner of the building.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Payments that may be made at the drive-through include Police/Fire Protection, Sanitation, Grass & Weeds, Vacant Property, and other miscellaneous charges. Additionally, Business & Occupation tax and User Fee remittances will be accepted.

The City of Parkersburg is accepting applications from low-income homeowners in the corporate limits of the City who need repairs done to their homes. Repairs may include; roofing, windows, siding, electrical, HVAC and plumbing. Certain eligibility restrictions apply. Please call 304-424-8452, email ryan.barber@parkersburgwv.gov or go to our website at parkersburgcity.com/housing for more information or to get an application.

SCAM ALERT

We have received several reports today of a law enforcement scam via telephone. The scam consists of a person calling and claiming to be with the Parkersburg Police Department. The scammer is using a VOIP phone that makes the number appear to be that of the Parkersburg Police.

At least one time today, he claimed to be a known officer in our department.

The subject tells callers they missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued for their arrest on charges of failure to appear and contempt of court, both with large fines. The subject also tells the victim that if the fine is not paid they will come and arrest them on the warrants. (FACT: You very seldom get a phone call telling you there is a warrant out for your arrest. You usually get a knock on the door by people with badges who want to give you a ride in a patrol car).

In these type of scams the subject usually instructs the victim to go to the store and get either Green Dot or other gift cards because the court does not accept cash or checks (FACT: It’s just the opposite. The courts gladly accept most types of payments, but gift cards and Greendots are not on the list).

ANYTIME somebody calls you and tells you they want payment in gift cards it is a SCAM. Any time somebody calls you and demands you wire them money, it is a SCAM. In fact, these days, a majority of the time people contact you out of the blue and say you owe them money, it is a SCAM.

If you ever have any doubts about something like this, hang up. If you want peace of mind, look up the agency they say they are calling from and make a call yourself. Then you will at least know you are talking to law enforcement.

Effective Wednesday, May 20th, the City Of Parkersburg will resume toll collection on the Memorial Bridge. Normal toll collections will resume at 0800 on Wednesday and will continue 24 hours per day until further notice.

Traffic controls will be in place to ensure safety of both patrons and employees. The current plan is to operate the outside lanes both for both east and west bound traffic.

“When the bridge employees were made aware of the other city employees returning to their regular work location and assignments; an overwhelming majority of the bridge personnel contacted their supervisor volunteering to return to work. We have made preparations and verified that we have the necessary and appropriate supplies and Personal Protective Equipment to provide for proper safety of the employees”, said Mayor Tom Joyce.

The City ceased collecting tolls on March 22nd as a measure to protect the bridge employees while also to allow for reconnoitering of required supplies for Police Fire and Sanitation personnel to maintain regular operations.