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π± Barboursville man admits embezzling $624K; see what sentence he faces.
Spotted on the Barboursville calendar: Fright Book Club at Booktenders

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In today's newsletter:
- Barboursville man admits embezzling $624K; see what sentence he faces.
Also on today's calendar: Cause for Paws Spay/Neuter Vouchers and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Barboursville man embezzles $624K from nonprofit veterinary clinic, prosecutors say (wchstv.com) — A Barboursville resident has admitted to embezzling more than $624,000 from a nonprofit veterinary clinic he managed, and now faces up to 10 years in federal prison. Prosecutors say Jerod Timothy Vannatter diverted clinic funds into his personal account, created fake invoices, and lost the money to online gambling. He has been ordered to repay the full amount, with sentencing set for February 16.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barboursville
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★ Featured events ★
- Fright Book Club at Booktenders →
Barboursville
Wednesday September 30
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Other local events
- Cause for Paws Spay/Neuter Vouchers →
Barboursville - Make a Bookish Candle →
Barboursville WV - Genealogy Workshop Series (Barboursville)
Barboursville Branch Library, 728 Main Street, Barboursville
10:00 am - Chinese Mini-Course (Barboursville)
Barboursville Branch Library, 728 Main Street, Barboursville
3:30 pm - Play Chinese Mahjong (Barboursville)
Barboursville Branch Library, 728 Main Street, Barboursville
10:30 am - Chinese Mini-Course (Barboursville)
Barboursville Branch Library, 728 Main Street, Barboursville
3:30 pm - Fall Senior BINGO →
Huntington Mall, 500 Mall Road & Interstate 64, Barboursville
Thursday October 1
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Tuesday October 6
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Thursday October 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chair Yoga is now on Tuesdays! →
West Edge, 1040 Vernon Street, Huntington
11:00 am - Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse →
Texas Roadhouse, 920 US-60, Huntington
4:00 pm - Where Confidence Begins: 20 Years of Strength, Style, and Success →
Vandalia Crowd House, 833 3rd Avenue Rear, Huntington
6:00 pm - Central City Quilt Trail Reimagined Artist Reception & W... →
544 14th St W, Huntington
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Barboursville. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Barboursville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barboursville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Huntington
- Study finds the best cities for foodies in America (wtrf.com)
- Icon Takes Possession of Marquee Cinema in West Virginia (digitalcinemareport.com)
- Path to the Cure 5K brings cancer patients, survivors and supporters together in Huntington (wowktv.com)
Hurricane
- First Baptist Church of Hurricane dedicates new Faith & Fitness Walking Trail (wowktv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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