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Posted: 9:56 PM Jul 21, 2008
Last Updated: 9:56 PM Jul 21, 2008
Reporter: Lauren Keeling
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We've told you about the city's effort to earn Parkersburg the Titletown USA Trophy. Now even the governor has thrown in his support!

Gov. Joe Manchin Monday encouraged the entire state to log on to ESPN's website and vote for the city of Parkersburg in ESPN's Titletown USA Competition.

Gov. Manchin says he would like to see West Virginians rally behind the city and bring home the crown. He says its an opportunity to showcase the Mountain State's success on a national level and to come together as a state.

Click on the Hot Button for a direct link to the voting site, which opens on Wednesday.

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Posted by: Sher Location: Parkersburg on Jul 23, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Tried to vote for Titletown on espn.com and tried to use the hot button this page, NO LUCK. It is 7/23 @ 9:30 and there is not way to vote on the ESPN site.

Posted by: Sara Location: Parkersburg on Jul 23, 2008 at 01:37 AM
West Virginia deserves a national recognition for our sports teams. I think Wood County is privileged to have such great athletes and students who want to prevail over all others. We should be very proud of our athletic teams for doing such a remarkable job. We will always have rivalries whether it is across the river or in neighboring counties. Nevertheless, the rivalry our schools have for each other is what makes our athletes strive for that ultimate victory. The citizens of Wood County should hold their heads high as they reflect on the past and present victories. For Parkersburg to be in a state competition is nothing out of the ordinary. However, we are in a national competition that is making West Virginia stand out in the midst of the nation. We should acknowledge our athletes and show the nation that Parkersburg athletics never give up as they work hard and go all-out for victory. Let’make a serious and genuine effort to accomplish something that Parkersburg will be proud of.

Posted by: Tim on Jul 22, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Put the posters,and signs out. Parkersburg W.V. Show the rest of the nation that Pakersburg W.V. is Title Town USA..Send the Pro's that get paid for playing packing. Parkersburg W.V. is Title Town USA.

Posted by: mike Location: parkersburg on Jul 22, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Are we voting for PHS or all the schools? If it's a county thing why play a blow out game on espn? Why wouldn't a closer hard fought game be chosen?

Posted by: Bernie Location: Marietta on Jul 22, 2008 at 08:08 AM
It's a sad state of affairs when Parkersburg is up or "Titletown". That's embarrassing.

Posted by: Lisa on Jul 22, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Thank you Prrkersburg for your support of ESPN's Title town USA.The Parkersburg segment will air Tuesday, July 22 at 6 and 11 pmand again on Wednesday, July 23 on Sports Center.Log on to ESPN.com and vote for Parkersburg. Title town T-shirts are still available at the Following locations: JP Henry's, North End Tavern, Carolyn's Touch of Difference, Warner Kia, Der Dog Hous, and the main office at Parkersburg High. Let's continue to show the nation why Parkersburg is Titletown USA!!!!