🌱 Why does Farmington’s water cost so much less than Monongah’s?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why does Farmington’s water cost so much less than Monongah’s?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
• Friday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Town responds after Monongah residents petition against rate hikes (wboy.com) — Farmington residents may be surprised to learn Monongah sells water to their town for about $3.03 per 1,000 gallons while charging its own residents much higher rates, sparking a petition against proposed increases. Monongah officials say higher rates are needed for infrastructure upgrades and rising costs, while petition organizers question leak repairs and billing practices. Further details and any impact on Farmington customers are still developing.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 5

• Prickett's Forts 50th Anniversary Celebration
  Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
• Relay For Life of Marion County →
  Middletown Commons, Middletown Rd, Fairmont
  6:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• 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
• The Lore Family →
  Clarksburg Church Of The Nazarene, 1300 Cost Ave, LAUREL PARK
  6:00 pm
• Free Outdoor Concert
  Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
  7:00 pm

Friday June 12

• Primitive Trade Fair
  Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  10:00 am
• Pricketts Fort Market Fair →
  Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  10:00 am
• The Firewater Tent Revival at Red Fox Saloon →
  Red Fox Saloon, 7306 Husky Hwy, Mannington
  9:00 pm

Friday June 19

• FREE CONCERT: Bill Stalnaker @ Pricketts Fort →
  Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• Appalachian Blacksmith Association Hammer-in →
  Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Weekends in Idamay. Apply here.
• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Fairmont, West Virginia in Fairmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Fairmont

• Over 100 Fairmont State Student-Athletes on Spring MEC Academic Teams (bvmsports.com)
• Fairmont Farmers Market cuts ribbon to celebrate season opening (wdtv.com)
• Marion Co. Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting, 'Business Before Hours' at Parkside Coffee (wvnews.com)

Bridgeport

• Hundreds gather in Bridgeport for Annual Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Fair (wvnews.com)
• Bridgeport citywide yard sale draws shoppers from Morgantown, Elkins and beyond (wvnews.com)

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-- 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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