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Ripley, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Ripley! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the two Jackson County educators now headed for state honors.
- What new bakery treats await at Cedar Lakes this July?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
- Sunday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jackson County names 2026 Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year (wvnews.com) — Jackson County Schools has named Fairplain Elementary math teacher Andrew Hupp and Gilmore Elementary aide Stacy Sturm as its 2026 Teacher and Service Personnel of the Year, announced from Ripley. Both educators share how deep local roots, strong relationships, and a focus on student growth shaped their paths and will now carry them into statewide competition. 
• New bakery experiences coming to the 2026 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair (wvnews.com) — Fresh-baked treats will be a big draw at the 2026 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, where Pauley Homestead Bakery joins expanded baking events. From the new Firecracker Pepperoni Roll Bake Off to classic cinnamon rolls and apple butter, visitors can explore Appalachian baking July 2–4 alongside crafts, music, and demonstrations.
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Adult Cosmetology Orientation Day
Roane Jackson Technical Center Ripley, WV 25271
Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Lonesome River Band →
West Virginia State Farm Museum, 1458 Fairground Rd, Point Pleasant
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Pioneer Antique Auto Club Wendy’s Cruise-Ins →
Wendy's, 2602 Gihon Rd, Parkersburg
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R&B Block Party →
Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks, 1634 6th Ave, Charleston
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R&B Soul Block Party 2026 .::. Charleston →
Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks, 1634 6th Ave, Charleston
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$5 Family Fun Movie — Discovery World on Market →
Discovery World on Market, 900 Market St, Parkersburg
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PHS Alumni Association Annual Dinner/Dance
Poca High School 1 Dot Way, Poca, WV 25159, USA
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Celebrate West Virginia! →
Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Rd, Cross Lanes
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Tiny STEAMers: Ice Cream — Discovery World on Market →
Discovery World on Market, 900 Market St, Parkersburg
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Gritt's Farm 2026 Father's Day Dinner →
Gritt's Farm, 864 Gritt Rd, Buffalo
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America 250 Celebration →
Berry Hills Country Club, 2188 Berry Hills Dr, Charleston
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The Guardians Quartet →
Point Pleasant Riverfront Park, Point Pleasant
6:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Tuesday June 16
Friday June 19
Sunday June 21
Saturday June 27
Sunday June 28
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Ripley. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Ripley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ripley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ravenswood
- Ravenswood Middle releases fourth term honor rolls (wvnews.com)
- WVU-Parkersburg Honor Rolls (newsandsentinel.com)
- Mineral Wells WV Single Family Homes (zillow.com)
Point Pleasant
- WVDNR accepting applications for waterfowl hunt at McClintic WMA (wvnews.com)
- Mason County data center developer, Nscale, offering to buy neighboring homes (wsaz.com)
- Point Pleasant Writers Guild: Grief (wvnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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