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Parkersburg church closing as warming center

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PARKERSBURG — The Gathering church on 14th Street in Parkersburg is closing as an overnight warming center.

The church opened its doors to people — and their pets — staying outside in recent frigid temperatures, a move that was already being considered before a woman staying in a tent was found dead Jan. 14 in a wooded area near Lakeview Center just outside Parkersburg. Pastor Melody Smith said as many as 35 people took them up on the offer.

The church at 1005 14th St. will continue to offer resources to people seeking help getting off the street, with meals and resources available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, Smith said.

Starting at $2.99/week.

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