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🌱 How a Clarksburg councilman advanced to November’s county commission showdown

Clarksburg, West Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Clarksburg councilman advanced to November’s county commission showdown
  • What Clarksburg’s new mayor and council plan to change first
  • How a Clarksburg federal case unraveled a Harrison County drug ring

Also on today's calendar: Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; cool, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
  • Friday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Harrison County Commission race narrows to two candidates after Primary results (wvnews.com) — A Clarksburg city councilman, Republican Martin Howe, has secured his primary win and will face Democratic incumbent Susan Thomas for Harrison County commissioner this November. The race centers on a longtime Clarksburg official challenging an experienced county leader, after a primary that drew 23% voter turnout and largely smooth election operations. Local residents now know the final matchup shaping county leadership.
   

2. Worth elected Clarksburg mayor; Sigmon wins Water Board seat (wvnews.com) — Clarksburg voters have chosen Wayne Worth as mayor, three new City Council members, and Chad Sigmon for the Water Board in Tuesday’s primary, pending canvassing. The winners are pledging improvements to public safety, infrastructure, water quality, and more transparent decision‑making that will directly affect daily life in Clarksburg.
   

3. Fentanyl, meth trafficking in West Virginia, 2 Detroit men sentenced (wtrf.com) — Federal judges in Clarksburg have sentenced two Detroit men for bringing fentanyl and meth into Harrison County as part of a trafficking ring tied to a Shinnston house. One man received 14 years and the other just over three years, with several co-defendants already sentenced or awaiting punishment after an investigation by the Greater Harrison Drug Task Force.
   

4. Country star Mitchell Tenpenny performing in West Virginia (wvnstv.com) — Mitchell Tenpenny is bringing his Speed of Light Tour to the Clarksburg Amphitheater on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m. Fans can expect his biggest hits and new music, and tickets are available online for this major summer concert in Clarksburg.
   

5. Sen. Ben Queen, Del. Clay Riley advance to General Election after Primary wins (wvnews.com) — Primary night brought big news for Harrison County voters, with Clarksburg-based Sen. Ben Queen and Del. Clay Riley winning their Republican primaries and advancing to November’s General Election. The story also breaks down close House races in nearby districts, heavy outside PAC spending targeting incumbents, and the county’s relatively low 23% turnout, with all results remaining unofficial until canvassing Monday.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • SBH Health System posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 00591 in Clarksburg. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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