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🌱 Philippi and surrounding communities remember Bertie Mae Stone’s long, full life.
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In today's newsletter:
- Philippi and surrounding communities remember Bertie Mae Stone’s long, full life.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
- Friday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bertie Mae (Zirkle) Stone (wdtv.com) — Family and friends in nearby communities, including Philippi, are mourning the passing of 89-year-old Bertie Mae (Zirkle) Stone, whose daughter-in-law Pamela Stone lives in Philippi. The longtime West Virginian loved camping, music, square dancing, and family gatherings, and is remembered by four children, many grandchildren, and extended family across the region. 
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Midtown on Main, 17 N Main St, Philippi
8:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Festival Fridays →
Jawbone Park, Madison St, Buckhannon
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Gandy Dancer-Musical Legends →
Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center, 359 Beverly Pike, Elkins
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National Trails Day — Audra State Park - June 6, 2026 →
Audra State Park, Audra Park Rd, Buckhannon
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The Lore Family →
Clarksburg Church Of The Nazarene, 1300 Cost Ave, LAUREL PARK
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Board of Education Meeting
Upshur County Schools Buckhannon-Upshur High School
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Landau LIVE at Almost Heaven BBQ →
Jawbone Park, Madison St, Buckhannon
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Quilt Camp – Elkins Sewing Center →
Elkins Sewing Center, 300 Davis Ave, Elkins
9:30 am -
Elkins Pride in the Park 2026 →
Elkins City Park, Elkins
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Brown Bag Concert ft. Doug Spears | The Arts Center →
Randolph County Community Arts Council, 2 Park St, Elkins
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Relay For Life of Upshur County →
Jawbone Park, Madison St, Buckhannon
5:30 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Tuesday June 9
Saturday June 20
Thursday June 25
Saturday June 27
Wednesday July 15
Saturday July 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Grafton. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Buckhannon, West Virginia in Buckhannon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Philippi here.
🗞 Nearby News
Buckhannon
- On the City of Buckhannon calendar: June 1-5, 2026 (mybuckhannon.com)
- Kay Barbara Sienkiewicz (mybuckhannon.com)
- Buckhannon secures $47M federal funding for new water treatment plant (wdtv.com)
Bridgeport
- Hundreds gather in Bridgeport for Annual Summer Kickoff and Food Truck Fair (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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