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🌱 How Ravenswood’s 2006 team reclaimed the Hatchet from Ripley

Ripley, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Ripley! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ravenswood’s 2006 team reclaimed the Hatchet from Ripley
  • Jackson County notes the passing of Susan Marie Javins

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 71.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 20 years ago: Ravenswood football rebounds after tough start (wvnews.com) — Ravenswood fans may remember the 2006 season when the Red Devils shook off an 0-5 start and finished with a satisfying 21-6 home win over rival Ripley to reclaim the Hatchet. The article walks through that turnaround stretch, highlighting key late-season victories that salvaged a once “doom and gloom” campaign.
   

• Obituary: Javins, Susan Marie (wtap.com) — Residents should know that 73-year-old Susan Marie Javins of Elizabeth passed away Friday, July 10, at Mountain View Elder Care in Ripley. A longtime cook and former restaurant owner, she leaves behind close family, and cremation arrangements are being handled privately with no visitation or services planned.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 83062, RIPLEY, MAIN STREET in Ripley. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Point Pleasant

  • 20 years ago: Ripley football endures tough 1-9 season in 2006 (wvnews.com)
  • Mason County Commission approves support for Wahama Fishing Team, hears Prevention Coalition update (wvnews.com)
  • Engineers review handling of storm water after second mud event at Point Pleasant data center construction site (wvmetronews.com)

Parkersburg

  • Taste and Tunes resonates at Parkersburg Art Center (newsandsentinel.com)
  • WVDA warns Parkersburg farmers of potential feed contamination after warehouse fire (farmanddairy.com)

Ok Ripley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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