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Stadium Plans Paused for Funding | Parkersburg News
Wood County’s school board has paused Parkersburg High’s stadium renovations after community outcry over a scaled-down plan that cuts visitor seating to 900 — far below what voters approved in a bond issue. Giving supporters eight more weeks to raise funds, the board hopes to preserve the original stands and stay on track for a May 2028 completion. While some board members worry delays could inflate costs, officials stress no federal funds are involved, so historic reviews aren’t an issue. Meanwhile, the board greenlit a $230K turn lane upgrade on WV-68 to keep Lubeck Elementary’s…
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