June 4, 2008-- The group began at the Hardee's on Pike St. in south Parkersburg at 9 Wednesday morning. Nearly 10 miles later the run ends at the Hardee's on Grand Central Ave. in Vienna.

Parkersburg police, state police, and the Wood County sheriff's departments were joined by officers from the St. Marys correctional facility for the run.

Tony Ray Lemasters, Deputy Warden of St. Marys Correctional Facility, says: "We look forward to doing this to provide the special olympic support to the olympains so they get the opportunity to participate. That's what it's all about"

Sergeant W.K. Marshall with the West Virginia State Police says: "Just the comraderie getting all the agencies together and spending time with them. Anything that brings us all together is a good cause."

This is the 22nd year for the special olympics torch run nationwide. 35 different countries are also participating.

Source/Writer:

WTAP.COM, Fox Parkersburg
Reporter: Kim Lucey