🌱 Discover why Newell became known as West Virginia’s “mother of pottery.”
Newell, West Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Newell! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Discover why Newell became known as West Virginia’s “mother of pottery.”
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Horner CEOS club meets April 15 (wvnews.com) — A recent Horner CEOS club meeting wrapped up with a detailed lesson on Newell highlighting its role as a rural industrial town built around Fiesta pottery. Members heard how Newell’s long hours, steady wages, and iconic colorful tableware shaped families’ dinner tables for generations. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Municipal Court →
Weirton, WV Calendar Weirton, WV 26062
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A day (make-up finals) & 2-hour early dismissal for students
A. T. Allison Elementary School Chester, WV 26034
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Teacher prep day
A. T. Allison Elementary School Chester, WV 26034
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Finance Committee Meeting →
Weirton, WV Calendar Weirton, WV 26062
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Regular Council Meeting →
Weirton, WV Calendar Weirton, WV 26062
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Intro to Aerial Yoga 4 Week Series →
Be Salon, Spa, Weirton
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Sanitary Board Meeting →
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Water Board Meeting →
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Paul McCartney Tribute: Maybe I'm Amazed - A Rock... →
Mountaineer Casino Resort, 1420 Mountaineer Cir, New Cumberland
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Stained Glass →
West Virginia Northern Community College., 150 Park Ave, Weirton
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Green Acres Cafe →
Green Acres Cafe, 412 Harmon Creek Rd, Colliers
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Soulful Femme Band at Weirton Event Center →
Weirton Event Center, 3322 East St, Weirton
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Orkin posted a job opening for Commercial Pest Control Technician in Newell. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Reset Merchandiser in Chester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Weirton
- Weirton honors inaugural Youth Council class at ceremony (wtov9.com)
- Shiloh Shepherds show off in Weirton (weirtondailytimes.com)
- Top of WV Arts Council to celebrate America with new exhibit (weirtondailytimes.com)
Follansbee
- Follansbee may get federal funds to assist with projects (weirtondailytimes.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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