🌱 How Bridgeport’s golfers clinched the Big 10 title in the rain

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bridgeport's golfers clinched the Big 10 title in the rain
• How many temporary foreign workers are headed to West Virginia worksites?

Also on today's calendar: Monster Maul Text or Treat! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Turning sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Audrey Kerr's low-medalist performance lifts Bridgeport golf to Big 10 Conference title. (wvnews.com) — Bridgeport High's golf team just captured the 2026 Big 10 Conference title, led by senior Audrey Kerr's low-medalist 76 at Stonewall Resort. Strong rounds from teammates, including first-year golfer Luke Rohrig, helped Bridgeport edge Fairmont Senior and Lewis County on a tough, rain-soaked course.
   

• H-2B worker approvals at West Virginia worksites reach 661 in fiscal 2026 through June 30, 2026 (businessdailynetwork.com) — West Virginia worksites, including at least one employer tied to Bridgeport, have secured 661 approved H-2B temporary worker positions so far in fiscal 2026, all with a 100% approval rate. Landscaping, hospitality, and support-service firms dominate these filings, reflecting strong seasonal labor demand that can shape staffing at resorts, grounds crews, and local service companies across the state.
   

📸 Around Bridgeport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bridgeport

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Elevate Health and Wellness Expo →
  Meadowbrook Mall, 2399 Meadowbrook Rd, Bridgeport
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Freshman Football vs. RCB
  Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV 26330
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Volleyball @ Preston
  Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV 26330
  6:00 pm
• Boys Soccer @ Buckhannon-Upshur
  Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV 26330
  6:00 pm
• Girls Soccer @ Buckhannon-Upshur
  Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV 26330
  7:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Football @ Fort Hill
  Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV 26330
  7:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Monster Maul Text or Treat! →
  Meadowbrook Mall, 2399 Meadowbrook Rd, Bridgeport
• Walk to End Alzheimer's →
  Meadowbrook Mall, 2399 Meadowbrook Rd, Bridgeport
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Men's Morning LifeGroup →
  501 W. Pike St., Clarksburg
  8:00 am
• Fall Harvest Farmers Market at the Gaston Caperton Center →
  Gaston Caperton Center, 501 W. Main Street, Clarksburg
  11:30 am
• Grafton at Notre Dame →
  Notre Dame High School, 127 E Pike St, Clarksburg
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball @ Fairmont Sr.
  Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV 26330
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Team Member in Bridgeport. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1828) in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clarksburg

• Clarksburg Winter Fest pageant celebrates new royalty at Robinson Grand (wvnews.com)
• Inaugural Family Fall Fun Fest held at Veterans Memorial Park in Clarksburg Saturday (wvnews.com)
• LUCAS to offer lung cancer screening in Jane Lew, Salem, West Milford, and Clarksburg (wvnews.com)

Fairmont

• FAFO: Flock around and find out (westvirginiawatch.com)
• Leaf Peeper Festival wraps up three-day run in Davis (wdtv.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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