🌱 How John Marshall’s bats powered a key playoff win in Moundsville
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In today's newsletter:
- How John Marshall’s bats powered a key playoff win in Moundsville
- How a Moundsville resident unseated an incumbent in District 6
Also on today's calendar: Michael Presley and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 57, low: 41.
- Friday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• High School Roundup: Central Takes Down Buckeyes As Cover Strikes Out 20 (theintelligencer.net) — John Marshall’s softball team delivered a big postseason win in Moundsville, breaking a late tie with back‑to‑back homers from Nora Shock and Paislee Babiczuk to top North Marion 6-1. The roundup also highlights Wheeling Central’s 16th straight baseball victory and other regional playoff action involving Wheeling Park, Magnolia, Union Local, and more. 
• DeWitt Defeats Stephens For Republican Nomination (theintelligencer.net) — Moundsville resident Don DeWitt has defeated incumbent Jeff Stephens to win the Republican nomination for the West Virginia House of Delegates District 6 seat, according to unofficial results. DeWitt says he’ll keep campaigning through community events and outreach ahead of November’s general election, where he’ll face Democrat Cody Cumpston.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pre School Graduation
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Backyard BBQ Festival →
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Elmos Got The Moves →
Capitol Theatre, 1015 Main St, Wheeling
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Middle & High School Silent Disco →
Highlands Sports Complex, 225 McCormick Wy, Triadelphia
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Highlands Sports Complex, 225 McCormick Wy, Triadelphia
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Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood →
Capitol Theatre, 1015 Main St, Wheeling
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Asking for Trouble - Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood →
Capitol Theatre, 1015 Main St, Wheeling
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- Found this cat at the top of Locust Ave in Moundsville.
It looks like it had a collar but got out of it. (Nextdoor Park Street)
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Moundsville. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Moundsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Moundsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wheeling
- Mountaineer Brewfest returns to Wheeling Aug. 15; tickets on sale June 1 (wtov9.com)
- Community invited Thursday to check out new Panhandle showroom in South Wheeling (wtov9.com)
- Site Plan for WVU Regional Cancer Center Approved (theintelligencer.net)
Wellsburg
- Mary Elizabeth Salatino (brookereview.com)
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