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he newly formed Parkesburg 250 committee is continuing to make plans for a celebration that is set to run in conjunction with America’s 250th birthday this July. The newest announcement is that is a full carnival will be presented in Minch Park, 111 West St., Parkesburg. The carnival will run on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 1, 2 and 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, July 4, from 3 to 10 p.m. “It will be a full-fledged carnival,” said Casey Wyatt, a member of the Parkesburg 250 committee. “Houghton Enterprises is bringing rides, food and game concessions. It has been about 10 to 12 years
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Attendees enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Parkesburg VFW, one of Parkesburg 250’s fundraisers. The next event will be bingo on April 25 at the VFW.
since the carnival has been in Parkesburg.” Admission to the carnival will be free; tickets will be required to take part in the games and rides.
Funds are now being raised by the Parkesburg 250 committee to finance the cost of the fireworks, which are set to go off at the conclusion of the carnival on July 4.
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Aidan Stiger’s arms started to feel heavy. Shooting 100 free throws in a row is a sneakily physically daunting task, but knowing it’s for charity can provide some relief. On March 27, the Factory Ministries held its annual b.i.g. Shots event, a fundraiser where participants shoot 100 free throws for charity. “It’s a mental game,” Stiger said. “You’ve got to keep yourself in it
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“Because this is the Fourth of July during the 250th anniversary, the cost for fireworks is higher than usual,” Wyatt pointed out. “The committee has been working hard
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