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🌱 How Weirton turned flag football into a citywide celebration of inclusion

Weirton, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Weirton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Weirton turned flag football into a citywide celebration of inclusion

Also on today's calendar: Chelsea Householder Concert - Monthly Monday Music Madness and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do drummers say when they are tired? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower in places, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Hazy sun, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Weirton celebrates Disability Independence Day with Special Olympics flag football game (wtov9.com) — Weirton is in the middle of its Disability Independence Day celebration, with Special Olympics athletes and local law enforcement squaring off in a well‑attended charity flag football game this week. Residents turned out to cheer, socialize, and support athletes of all abilities, and city officials are planning more inclusive events, including a major celebration Saturday at the Weirton Event Center.
   

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  • Hi neighbors,
    I’m currently looking for a responsible individual for a part-time remote opportunity. The position requires approximately 2–3 hours of work per day… (Nextdoor Weirton Heights)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Weirton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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Wellsburg

  • In the Ohio Valley, border states weigh what permanent daylight time could mean (wtov9.com)
  • Dolores 'Dee' (White) Harvey (brookereview.com)

Wheeling

  • WesBanco donates $20,000 to Wheeling Area Chamber for annual events (wtov9.com)
  • Crown Auto Group acquires longtime dealership in West Virginia (dealershipguy.com)

Ok Weirton! 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: I feel beat. (Thank you Marty R. for sending it in!)
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