š± How a $68 million project will reshape Fairmontās medical campus
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In today's newsletter:
- How a $68 million project will reshape Fairmontās medical campus
- National civil engineering showdown coming to Fairmont State in 2026
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Warm; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 45.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 53 and low of 34 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Wright: WVU Medicine trying to build 'breadth and depth' with new round of investments (wvmetronews.com) ā WVU Medicine is planning a $68 million project to demolish the old Fairmont Medical Center building and replace it with a modern threeāstory facility that expands ambulatory care in Fairmont. This is part of more than $120 million already invested locally and hundreds of millions systemwide, bringing new services, updated spaces, and broader access to care across the region. 
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ā¢ ASCE students to compete at 2026 Civil Engineering Student Championships (latech.edu) ā Fairmont will host the 2026 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships at Fairmont State University from June 25ā27, bringing top engineering students from around the country to town. Teams will compete in steel bridge, sustainability, and research-focused events that showcase innovation, teamwork, and realāworld problem solving. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Earth Day Farmers Market
500 Galliher Dr, Fairmont
11:30 am
Wednesday April 22
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Other local events
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Opening Day at Pricketts Fort
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd , Fairmont
10:00 am -
City Council Levy Meeting
Fairmont, WV Calendar , 500 Quincy St. , Fairmont
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Sanitary Sewer Board
Fairmont, WV Calendar , 901 Howard Ave , Fairmont
10:00 am -
Fairmont Water Board
Fairmont, WV Calendar , Morris Park , Fairmont
3:00 pm -
Annual Bird Walk
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd , Fairmont
8:00 am -
Kickin it for Katy
Falcon Center , 1201 Locust Ave , Fairmont
10:00 am -
5th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk
Falcon Center , 1201 Locust Ave , Fairmont
10:00 am -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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š Events Nearby
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Opening Day at Pricketts Fort
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd , Fairmont
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Annual Bird Walk
Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation , 88 State Park Rd , Fairmont
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WV Card Show
Middletown Commons , Middletown Rd , Fairmont
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Washington Varsity Baseball @ East Fairmont
East Fairmont High School , 1993 Airport Rd , Fairmont
5:30 pm
Monday April 20
Saturday April 25
Friday May 1
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Alpha Chemical Dpndncy Trtmnt posted a job opening for Janitor in Fairmont. Apply here.
- Gabe's posted a job opening for Backroom Associate in Fairmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairmont here.
š Nearby News
Westover
- WVU hires chief financial officer with nearly 30 years experience (wdtv.com)
- New documentary spotlights Jerry West ā West Virginia legend & inspiration behind the NBA logo (wdtv.com)
- Logan Michael 'Gogi' Howard (wdtv.com)
Clarksburg
- Cheryl Ann Chicknell (wdtv.com)
- UPD issues Community Notice following alleged attempted armed robbery near Summit Hall (thedaonline.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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