Morning Weston! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How two new buses will change Lewis County school transportation
- What spooky spring festival is taking over Robert L. Bland Middle?
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 56, low: 43.
- Friday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lewis County Board of Education approves purchase of two new buses (wvnews.com) — Lewis County’s Board of Education, meeting in Weston, has approved spending $339,628 on two new diesel school buses to keep the fleet reliable for students. Leaders also outlined how they’re coping with an ongoing bus driver shortage and approved a new bus operator training agreement, along with textbook adoptions for several subjects for Spring 2026.

• Fourth annual Hallowspring celebration to bring arts, costumes, talent contest, and live music to Weston (wvnews.com) — Weston’s Hallowspring festival is returning this spring to Robert L. Bland Middle School, bringing a talent show, live music, sideshow performances, and a creative writing workshop. With a new “Weston Has Talent” contest backed by the city and plans to direct proceeds toward arts programs in Lewis County schools, organizers aim to spotlight unconventional local artists and expand community creativity.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday May 18
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Band Concert
B-UMS GYM
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 19
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High School Choir Concert
B-UMS GYM
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 20
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107th Harrison County Chamber Annual Awards Dinner →
Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg
5:00 pm
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Senior Sermon
B-UHS Auditorium
6:00 pm
Thursday May 21
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Buckhannon Community Band →
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School, 553 Route 20 South Road, Buckhannon
7:00 pm
Sunday May 24
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Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown →
Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg
7:00 pm
Saturday May 30
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One Of These Nights - A Tribute To The Eagles →
Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg
7:00 pm
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Hair Supply: Robinson Grand Theater w/ One of These Nights →
Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg
7:00 pm
Friday June 5
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City of Clarksburg partnered with Clarksburg CVB presents Red, White & Brew →
Jackson Square, Traders Ave, Clarksburg
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
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Homeschooling Fun Fridays! →
Upshur County Public Library, 1150 WV-20 Rd, Buckhannon
12:00 pm
Thursday June 18
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Almost Heaven BBQ Bash — Upshur County Visitors Bureau →
Jawbone Park, Madison St, Buckhannon
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Buckhannon
- James Dalton Sheley (mybuckhannon.com)
- West Virginia State Wildlife Center: From French Creek Game Farm to a Modern Wildlife Center - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com)
- Lesson Learned: Grief questions for good (wvnews.com)
Clarksburg
- Country star Tyler Hubbard performing live in West Virginia 2026 (wvnstv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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