🌱 How did Bridgeport’s hospital earn Forbes’ elite national ranking?

Good day Bridgeport! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Bridgeport’s hospital earn Forbes’ elite national ranking?
• What did Harrison County lawmakers promise at Bridgeport’s legislative preview?

Also on today's calendar: BDH @ Brickside Bar & Grille-Bridgeport and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Very cold with snow showers, with a high of 30 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Cold with snow, 1-3", temps: high: 34, low: 29.
• Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 32 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• 5 West Virginia hospitals named to Forbes' inaugural Top Hospitals list (wdtv.com) — United Hospital Center in Bridgeport has been named to Forbes’ inaugural Top Hospitals list, putting local care in elite national company. It’s one of five West Virginia hospitals honored, and one of three from north-central West Virginia, based on patient outcomes, best practices, value, and experience among thousands of U.S. facilities.
   

• Harrison County lawmakers discuss upcoming legislative session (wboy.com) — Bridgeport hosted a legislative preview where Harrison County lawmakers outlined priorities that will shape schools, healthcare, and the local economy in the coming session. They debated the Hope Scholarship’s rules, university governance, and how to better support businesses while keeping education and healthcare affordable statewide.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bridgeport

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• TUSK: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center
  Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center, 444 W Pike St, Clarksburg
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• BDH @ Brickside Bar & Grille-Bridgeport
  Brickside Bar & Grille , 101 Lodgeville Rd , Bridgeport
  8:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Studio 9 Nutcracker Performance
  Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV 26330
  8:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Dailey & Vincent
  Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center , 444 W Pike St , Clarksburg
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute
  Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center , 444 W Pike St , Clarksburg
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• A Motown Christmas
  Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center , 444 W Pike St , Clarksburg
  4:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Studio 9 Nutcracker Performance
  Bridgeport High School Bridgeport, WV 26330
  8:00 am
• Mountaineer Therapy Dog
  Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library , 404 W Pike St , Clarksburg
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• MOTHER GOOSE MUSIC
  Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library , 404 W Pike St , Clarksburg
  10:30 am
• Reading Buddies
  Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library , 404 W Pike St , Clarksburg
  11:00 am

Thursday December 18

• City Council Regular (Third Thursday) Meeting
  Clarksburg, WV Calendar , 222 W Main St , Clarksburg
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Family Movie Night
  Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library , 404 W Pike St , Clarksburg
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Meadowbrook in Bridgeport. Apply here.
• Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Bridgeport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgeport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Clarksburg

• Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library celebrates 50th anniversary (wboy.com)
• Madrigal Singers of Clarksburg hold annual Christmas concert (wdtv.com)
• Susan Betler Reynolds, 77, (smnewsnet.com)

Fairmont

• Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival served up this weekend in Fairmont: It's the 19th annual of the Yule event that celebrates food and family (dominionpost.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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