Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce, center, and his canine companion, present a symbolic check for $12,500 to, from left, Artsbridge Community Outreach Coordinator Mary Smith, Executive Director Lyndsay Dennis, Arts Education Coordinator Paula Oliverio and Program Coordinator (and reigning Mrs. West Virginia) Kelsi Ullom, to commemorate Artsbridge receiving the grant funding for its arts education and outreach. The presentation took place June 4, as part of the kick-off to the organization's Summer Music Series in City Park. (Photo provided)

Parkersburg Mayor Tom Joyce, center, and his canine companion Maggie, present a symbolic check for $12,500 to, from left, Artsbridge Community Outreach Coordinator Mary Smith, Executive Director Lyndsay Dennis, Arts Education Coordinator Paula Oliverio and Program Coordinator (and reigning Mrs. West Virginia) Kelsi Ullom, to commemorate Artsbridge receiving the grant funding for its arts education and outreach. The presentation — part of the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 community investments – took place June 4, as part of the kick-off to the organization’s Summer Music Series in City Park.

(Photo provided)