🌱 What’s new at Fairmont’s Tuesday evening farmers market on Merchant Street?
Fairmont, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Fairmont! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s new at Fairmont’s Tuesday evening farmers market on Merchant Street?
- How a $2.9M summer project will change East Fairmont High
- How did 147 Fairmont State athletes score big in the classroom?
Also on today's calendar: Palatine Park Summer Line-up and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 55.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fairmont Farmers Market cuts ribbon to celebrate season opening (wdtv.com) — Fairmont’s longtime farmers market has reopened in a new Merchant Street location and will now run every Tuesday from 4–7 p.m. all summer. Backed by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Fairmont, the market features local produce, baked goods, and makers while supporting nearby small businesses. 
2. Raising the roof, locking the doors: Infrastructure projects abound in Marion County schools this summer (dominionpost.com) — Major summer construction is coming to Marion County schools, including a $2.9 million roof replacement at East Fairmont High School and new secure entrances at several campuses. Superintendent Donna Heston says crews aim to finish the roof before classes resume August 26, while the board also celebrated East Fairmont and Fairmont Senior students for academic and athletic honors.
3. Over 100 Fairmont State Student-Athletes on Spring MEC Academic Teams (bvmsports.com) — Fairmont State University is celebrating 147 Falcon student-athletes earning spots on the Spring 2026 Mountain East Conference Academic All-Conference Team and Commissioner’s Honor Roll. More than 100 of those honorees are Fairmont State athletes, reflecting strong GPAs and a growing emphasis on balancing rigorous academics with competitive sports across the conference.
4. Clarence Howe Woodford II (wdtv.com) — Fairmont residents are mourning the passing of 85-year-old Clarence Howe Woodford II, a longtime community member and electrical engineer who died May 31 surrounded by family. Loved ones can pay their respects at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home on Merchant Street this Friday evening and Saturday morning, with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in West Milford.
📸 Around Fairmont
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Relay For Life of Marion County →
Middletown Commons, Middletown Rd, Fairmont
6:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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Prickett's Forts 50th Anniversary Celebration
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont -
Opening Ceremony
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
9:00 am -
Fort Open with Free Activities
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
10:00 am -
Palatine Park Summer Line-up →
Palatine Park, Everest Dr, Fairmont
6:00 pm -
Free Outdoor Concert
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
7:00 pm -
Fort Open with Free Activities
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
12:00 pm -
Arts & Humanities Commission →
Fairmont, WV Calendar, 500 Quincy St., Fairmont
6:30 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Monday June 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Prickett's Forts 50th Anniversary Celebration
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont -
Opening Ceremony
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
9:00 am -
Fort Open with Free Activities
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
10:00 am -
Free Outdoor Concert
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Fairmont, West Virginia in Fairmont. Apply here.
- Papa John's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Fairmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairmont here.
Ok Fairmont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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