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š± How Point Pleasant once edged a legendary Ravenswood team by just two points
Point Pleasant, West Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Point Pleasant! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Point Pleasant once edged a legendary Ravenswood team by just two points
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ On the Mark: Fall memories and more (wvnews.com) ā Point Pleasant gets a nostalgic shout-out in this columnistās tour through memorable West Virginia football seasons, including a tight 16-14 win over powerhouse Ravenswood in 1976. The writer also notes recent preseason TV preview stops in Point Pleasant and other area schools, plus highlights from Glenville State football history and Ravenswood Little League softballās strong postseason run. 
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Ashley Miller & Friends Live at Once Upon A Farm ā
Once Upon a Farm, 18010 Winfield Rd, Fraziers Bottom
6:30 pm -
COE Annual Meeting Registration Opens
Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271 -
First Day for 200-Day Staff - Faculty Meetings - No Students
Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271 -
Curriculum Development Day - No Students
Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271 -
Back To Pool Party!
Ripley Elementary School Ripley, WV 25271
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Herbert Hoover Boys Varsity Soccer @ Ripley ā
Ripley High School, 2 School St, Ripley
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Professional Learning Day - No Students
Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271 -
South Charleston Boys Varsity Soccer @ Ripley ā
Ripley High School, 2 School St, Ripley
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First Day for High School Students
Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271 -
1st Day CDL Group 1
Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271 -
Hurricane Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Winfield ā
Winfield High School, 11268 Winfield Rd, Winfield
5:30 pm -
Nitro Girls Varsity Soccer @ Ripley ā
Ripley High School, 2 School St, Ripley
6:00 pm
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š Nearby News
Ravenswood
- Jackson County Public Library hosts Back to School Clothing Swap in Ravenswood (wvnews.com)
- Amanda Slaven appointed as new Ravenswood city recorder (wvnews.com)
Ripley
- WVU football opponent preview: Utah enters a new era post Whittingham (wowktv.com)
Hurricane
- Appalachian Power sets plans for new Putnam substation (wowktv.com)
- West Virginia physician to lead new national rural health committee (wvnews.com)
- Community Calendar for Week of August 6 (hurricanebreezenews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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