Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Associate Lodge #3

08/27/2026

07/10/2026

Join us for our FREE Drug-Free Picnic & Pool Party! 💦
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 79 invites all student-aged youth to an evening of fun at Southwood Pool & Waterslide!
📅 Thursday, August 6, 2026
🕕 6pm– 8pm
📍 Southwood Pool & Waterslide
1812 Belmont Rd., Parkersburg, WV
Enjoy swimming, hot dogs, refreshments, and Sno Biz! 🍧
Music entertainment: V96.9 DJ Jack Horton 🎶
Bring your friends and come celebrate a safe, fun-filled summer with us. We hope to see you there!

07/03/2026

Wishing everyone a SAFE and happy July 4th holiday weekend!

05/11/2026

National Police Week Ceremonies were held at Parkersburg, WV City Hall and The Wood County Resiliency Center/Center on Market Street.

Memorial Wreath was placed at the Public Safety Monument at City Hall by the Fraternal Order Of Police Blennerhassett Lodge 79 and the Wood County Deputy Sheriff's Association.

Afterwards, the award ceremonies were held at the Center on Market.

Several awards were presented by Parkersburg Police Chief Matt Board to officers for distinguished service.

The Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Lodge 79 awarded the following awards
Distinguished Citizen of The Year Denise Carpenter
The Gary D. Deem Lifetime Achievement Award Carl Powell
Honorary FOP Member Raymond Myers
The Charles L. Plum Memorial Award-Police Officer of the Year
Ryan Black

Special Guest Speaker was The Honorable Moore Capito, The United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia.

Thank you to all who came out and participated in this annual event!

Special remembrance for the 363 names added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington DC this year.

Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Associate Lodge #3
FOP Lodge 79 Meetings
FOP Lodge 79
@ Wood County Sheriff’s Office - WV
@ wood Wood County Deputy Sheriff's Association
City of Vienna WV
Parkersburg Police Department

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms who serve as first responders and to the mothers who stand behind and support their sons and daughters in law enforcement. 💙
Your strength, sacrifice, love, and unwavering support do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do. We hope you have a wonderful and well-deserved Mother’s Day! See less

05/07/2026

National Police Week Ceremonies
Monday May 11 11am Parkersburg City Hall. 12 noon Resiliency Center

05/06/2026

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK ....

05/02/2026

A big shoutout to Mid Ohio Valley Pickleball for stepping up as a Platinum Sponsor of the FOP 3rd Annual Spring Slam Pickleball Tournament!
Not only did they support the event, but their members also played a key role in helping plan and organize the tournament. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and dedication they put in to making this event a success!

05/01/2026

We’re grateful to recognize our Silver Sponsors for their support of the FOP 3rd Annual Spring Slam Pickleball Tournament!
• Williamstown Bank
• Country Aire Properties LLC
• West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union
• Jim Leach, LC Attorneys at Law
• Allstate – Agent Nick Bibbee
• BetterLife
• Goudy Consulting, LLC
• Jimmie Harper Construction Inc.
• Peoples Bank
• Inman Family Eye Care
• InMotion Physical Therapy & Golf Fitness
• Coldwell Banker Select Properties
• Warner Kia
• Twisted Glass
Your generosity helps bring this event to life and strengthens the partnership between local businesses and our community. We truly appreciate your support