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Clarksburg, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • What new support services are coming to Harrison County schools?
  • Can Clarksburg Post 13 rebound after a tough 10–0 loss?
  • How a former WVU guard ended up indicted from Clarksburg

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Harrison County BOE selects leadership, approves contracts with local services (wvnews.com) — Harrison County’s Board of Education, meeting in Clarksburg, kept its current leadership team in place for another two years and approved key contracts for student support. Agreements include West Virginia State University’s Healthy Grandfamilies program for caregivers and expanded school mental health services through Hamner Psychological Services. The next BOE meeting is set for July 21 on West Main Street in Clarksburg.
   

2. Clarksburg Post 13 falls to Fairmont Post 17 (wvnews.com) — Clarksburg Post 13 dropped a 10–0 home decision to Fairmont Post 17 on Monday, despite aggressive base running and six stolen bases. Mason Belcastro led Clarksburg with three hits, and the team now looks to bounce back on the road Wednesday against Morgantown Post 2.
   

3. $2.2M Fraud Case: former WVU college basketball player faces charges (wvnstv.com) — Federal prosecutors based in Clarksburg say a former WVU basketball player has been indicted on five counts of wire fraud tied to an alleged $2.2 million scheme using fake identities and distress stories. The case, investigated by the FBI and handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Northern District office, involves alleged deceptive messages and a disputed repayment agreement with victims dating back to 2022.
   

4. Former University of Arizona basketball player accused of $2.2M fraud scheme (azfamily.com) — Federal prosecutors in Clarksburg have unsealed an indictment accusing former University of Arizona and WVU guard Kerr Kriisa of a multimillion-dollar wire fraud scheme involving two victims. Authorities say he posed as relatives and invented personas to seek emergency funds over several years; he’s now in custody and expected in a West Virginia federal courtroom on five counts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I woke up early this morning from a nightmare and haven't felt like myself.
    This is the first time I've eaten since this morning I feel anxious and nervous I just don't feel right in general (Nextdoor Hill N Dale)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate at Walmart in clarksburg, West Virginia in Clarksburg. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for District Support Pharmacist Full Time in Clarksburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clarksburg here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Your age. (Thank you Dawn K. for sending it in!)
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