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🌱 How a new $1.9M loan could secure Philippi’s water future
Also, don't miss Boys Away Basketball Game Against Taylor Co on the Philippi Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How a new $1.9M loan could secure Philippi’s water future
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Find out what's happening in Philippifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Philippifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, with a high of 39 and low of 33 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 45, low: 29.
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 60 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $15.4 Million for Water and Sewer Upgrades, Conservation Efforts - West Virginia Daily News (wvdn.com) — Philippi is set to receive a $1.928 million low-interest state loan to help build a new reservoir in the Little Laurel Run area, providing a 30-day raw water supply for about 1,515 customers. Combined with earlier grants and loans, the full $19.16 million project will significantly strengthen the city’s water security as part of a broader statewide push to upgrade water and sewer systems.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Boys Away Basketball Game Against Taylor Co
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Buckhannon, WV 26201
6:00 pm - Girls Home Basketball Game Against Taylor County
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School Buckhannon, WV 26201
6:00 pm - Lincoln Boys Varsity Basketball @ Grafton
Grafton High School , 400 Yates Ave , Grafton
8:15 pm - Buckhannon Community Band
Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School , 553 Route 20 South Road , Buckhannon
7:00 pm - North Marion Boys Varsity Basketball @ Grafton
Grafton High School , 400 Yates Ave , Grafton
8:15 pm - Santa’s Sweet & Savory Elf Brunch 🎄
206 Davis Ave , Elkins
9:00 am - Fairmont Senior Polar Bears vs Grafton Bearcats
Fairmont Senior Field House , 1516 Mary Lou Retton Dr , Fairmont
7:30 pm - New Year Celebration at Tygart Lake State Park - December 31, 2025
Tygart Lake State Park , 1240 Paul E Malone Rd , Grafton
9:30 pm - First Day Hike at Tygart Lake State Park - January 1, 2026
Tygart Lake State Park , 1240 Paul E Malone Rd , Grafton
9:30 pm - Fairmont Senior Boys Varsity Basketball @ Grafton
Grafton High School , 400 Yates Ave , Grafton
7:30 pm - Elkins Boys Varsity Basketball @ Grafton
Grafton High School , 400 Yates Ave , Grafton
7:30 pm - Youth Art Month: The Arts of Randolph County Students — The Arts Center
The Arts Center, Randolph County Community Arts Council, Inc. , 2 Park St , Elkins
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team member pay varies in Philippi. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Philippi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Philippi here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgeport
- School Building Authority awards millions to West Virginia schools (wboy.com)
- Auction previews held for former North View & Washington Irving School buildings (wdtv.com)
- Morgantown community unites to pack backpacks for foster children (wboy.com)
Clarksburg
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