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🌱 How to adopt a new furry friend in Buckhannon Oct. 17

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Hello Buckhannon! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to adopt a new furry friend in Buckhannon Oct. 17

Also on today's calendar: East Fairmont Varsity Football @ Buckhannon-Upshur and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• LUV 4 Animals, Jenkins Subaru invite animal lovers to October 17 adoption event in Buckhannon (mybuckhannon.com) — Buckhannon pet lovers can meet adoptable dogs and cats at a special Subaru-supported event Oct. 17 at Lewis-Upshur Animal Control, with reduced adoption fees and small giveaways. Local residents can also pick up free rabies and DHPP vaccination vouchers the following week at Jen Kesling State Farm or the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce.
   

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  • WVU students hosting sports equipment drive, 'Mini Day of Play' for flood-displaced middle school (wdtv.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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