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🌱 Bluefield faces a leadership change as Cecil Marson heads to Texas

Bluefield, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Bluefield! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bluefield faces a leadership change as Cecil Marson heads to Texas
  • Bluefield sorority's Thanksgiving food effort welcomes helping hands Saturday
  • Toys for Tots ride returns as toy request deadline approaches

Also on today's calendar: Bluefield Train Show and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 50, low: 31.
  • Friday: Colder with snow and rain, with a high of 36 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marson leaving Bluefield for position in Texas (bdtonline.com) — Bluefield will soon begin searching for a city manager as Cecil Marson leaves for Rowlett, Texas, after five years overseeing major local projects. He plans to stay through Christmas before starting Jan. 4, and city leaders say staff will help maintain continuity on work including the $31 million Safe Streets initiative.
   

2. Sorority chapter and Grant's partner to donate 500 food items to Union Mission (wvva.com) — Bluefield's Delta Sigma Theta alumni chapter and Grant's Supermarket are teaming up to provide 500 food items to the Union Mission ahead of Thanksgiving. Volunteers are welcome Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 2 p.m., when members will deliver the donation, pack food bags and help prepare lunch.
   

3. Toys for Tots motorcycle run returns for 13th year in Princeton (wvva.com) — Saturday's Toys for Tots motorcycle run will travel from Princeton to Cole Harley-Davidson in Bluefield, collecting toys or donations for area children. Registration starts at 11 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans building on Thorn Street, with departure at 1 p.m. Families seeking toys have until Sunday, Nov. 15, to submit requests.
   

4. Kentucky Christian Pulls Away from Bluefield on Senior Night (burampage.com) — Bluefield University let a second-half lead slip away in a 34-24 Senior Night loss to Kentucky Christian at Mitchell Stadium on October 31. Jamari Williams gave the Rams an early spark with an 82-yard interception return for a touchdown, but Kentucky Christian took control after halftime as Bluefield struggled to run the ball.
   

5. Man sentenced on federal firearm charge (wvva.com) — A man arrested with a loaded pistol during a Mercer County fugitive sweep received a 10-month prison sentence Monday in Bluefield federal court. Casey Rygh, 48, was barred from possessing firearms because of prior felony convictions. His sentence also includes three years of supervised release.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bluefield

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