🌱 Bridgeport resident charged after alleged violent break-in and stabbing incident.

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In today's newsletter:

• Bridgeport resident charged after alleged violent break-in and stabbing incident.
• Meet the beloved Bridgeport school therapy dog enjoying a well-earned retirement.
• What are kids learning at Bridgeport’s junior police camp this week?

Also on today's calendar: SFM at the Clarksburg Farmers Market.

Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 70.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Bridgeport man faces felony charges after allegedly breaking in, stabbing woman with scissors (wvnews.com) — Authorities report that a 49-year-old Bridgeport man has been arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly entering a Harrison County home through a window and assaulting a woman, including stabbing her leg with scissors. The victim sought medical treatment, and the suspect now faces potential multi-year prison sentences under West Virginia law if convicted.
   

2. Bridgeport therapy dog retires after 6 years of service (wboy.com) — Students and staff in Bridgeport will be saying goodbye to Connor, the beloved therapy dog who has spent more than six years comforting kids at Bridgeport High School and Johnson Elementary. The 11-year-old golden retriever is retiring from duty with Officer Jamie Hamrick of the Bridgeport Police Department, but two of his puppies will continue the therapy dog tradition in local schools.
   

3. Junior police camp empowers Harrison County students (wboy.com) — Bridgeport’s Johnson Elementary is hosting a junior police camp this week, giving more than 30 Harrison County students hands‑on lessons in gun safety, self‑defense, K‑9 work, and crime‑scene skills alongside Bridgeport police officers. Campers will also do a free car‑wash service project Thursday afternoon at the school. Families can watch for Schoology notices during the year to sign up for next summer’s session.
   

4. Warren and Betty Burnside Foundation awards $505,000 in scholarships to Harrison County students (wvnews.com) — Bridgeport families can celebrate as 11 Bridgeport High School seniors each receive $5,000 scholarships from the Warren and Betty Burnside Foundation, part of $505,000 awarded countywide this year. The long‑running Harrison County nonprofit has now given more than $7.1 million in scholarships since 1992. Local students can check eligibility and future opportunities through the foundation’s website.
   

5. Dr. Jonathan E. Stanley named Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (parsonsadvocate.com) — A Bridgeport-based infectious disease specialist, Dr. Jonathan E. Stanley of UHC Infectious Diseases, has been named a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, one of the field’s top honors. His recognition highlights expertise available to local patients while connecting Bridgeport’s medical community to national leadership in tackling evolving infectious disease challenges.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bridgeport

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★ Featured events ★

Monday June 22

• Guild Meeting →
  Benedum Civic Center, 164 W Main St, Bridgeport
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday June 13

• SFM at the Clarksburg Farmers Market →
  Clarksburg Farmers Market, Emily Dr, Clarksburg
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Primitive Trade Fair
  Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  10:00 am
• Pricketts Fort Market Fair →
  Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  10:00 am

Friday June 19

• Free Outdoor Concert: Bill Stalnaker
  Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  7:00 pm
• FREE CONCERT: Bill Stalnaker @ Pricketts Fort →
  Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• Appalachian Blacksmith Association Hammer-in →
  Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  10:00 am

Wednesday June 24

• Colonial Kids Day →
  Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  10:30 am

Friday June 26

• FREE CONCERT: Back in the Day →
  Pricketts Fort State Park, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont
  7:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• Palatine Park Summer Line-up →
  Palatine Park, Everest Dr, Fairmont
  6:00 pm

Saturday July 4

• Motorcycle Drive-By →
  Palatine Park, Everest Dr, Fairmont
  6:00 pm
• Nightrain - The Guns & Roses Tribute Experience: Palatine Park - July 4 Celebration →
  Palatine Park, Everest Dr, Fairmont
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cinemark posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager in Bridgeport. Apply here.
• Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeport here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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