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🌱 Why a new airport hangar in Bridgeport still awaits city approval

Bridgeport, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Bridgeport! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a new airport hangar in Bridgeport still awaits city approval
  • Where to watch Bridgeport’s big “Fireworks on the Hill” return
  • Bridgeport doctor, pharmacy agree to $325,000 Medicaid fraud settlement

Also on today's calendar: East of Chicago Pizza of Bridgeport.

Today's riddle: It takes longer to run from 2nd to 3rd base than between the other bases,why? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• New hangar approved at North Central West Virginia Airport, tenant announcement expected soon (wvnews.com) — North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport has FAA approval for a new 10,000‑square‑foot hangar at Aerotech Park, with the tenant expected to be announced soon. The project still needs a building permit from the City of Bridgeport but promises more private jet traffic and notable private investment on airport property.
   

• ‘Fireworks on the Hill' returns to light up the City of Bridgeport (wdtv.com) — Bridgeport’s long-running “Fireworks on the Hill” show is set to return Friday, July 3 at 9:45 p.m., launching from the water tower above EastePointe and visible along Route 50 West. Organizers promise a bigger-than-ever 45‑minute display, timed so residents can still enjoy other Fourth of July celebrations all weekend.
   

• McCuskey announces $325k Medicaid fraud settlement (mountainmessenger.com) — A Bridgeport physician and his business, Bridgeport Pharmacy, have agreed to pay $325,000 in a civil settlement resolving federal and state allegations tied to Medicare, Medicaid, and prescription practices. State and federal officials say the case is part of a nationwide health care fraud crackdown aimed at protecting public funds and patient safety.
   

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  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Bridgeport. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Clarksburg

  • Clarksburg History Museum honors supporters at first annual ‘History Friends Gathering' (wdtv.com)
  • Federal judge rules West Virginia court has jurisdiction over detained immigrant's case (wvnews.com)
  • Online CJIS Security Addendum (rev.com)

Fairmont

  • WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center steps in to save Marion County senior meal program (wvnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: There is a Short-Stop in the middle (Thank you Dave L. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bridgeport

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.