Dead Body Found Near Mount Welcome + Food Dive For Fire Victims

Good Morning! Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun with a shower. High: 87 Low: 80.

Here are the top stories in US Virgin Islands today:

1. Detectives with the VIDP found the dead body of a male in Mount Welcome, east of Sharkey’s Bait Stand. The body was in advanced stages of decomposition and police have not yet been able to identify it or determine a cause of death. (U.S. Virgin Islands Patch)
2. Several organizations are banding together to host a support drive for the victims of the Frenchtown Community. Non-perishable food clothes and baby clothes are needed. (St. John Source)
3. The Senate Finance Committee advanced legislation that would earmark funds to build an “aesthetically pleasing” fish market at the Little Cruz Bay Dock along with a new boat dock and slipway at Enighed Pond. (St. Croix Source)
4. UVI announced more Coastweeks Cleanups on St. Thomas and St. Croix through the rest of October. Sign up today to volunteer! (US Virgin Islands Patch)
5. The UVI glass collection program is back! The program is now accepting glass bottles by appointment only. (US Virgin Islands Patch)

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Today in US Virgin Islands: Check out the Latin Fusion Dance Class - 6:30 p.m. (Facebook)

As Seen On Social:

• Maybe you, too, have seen this ad online? It's getting some shade on "What's Going On St. Thomas?" Something about it just doesn't feel local... (Facebook)
• Feel like spending $762 on a Christmas tree? Kmart has you covered! Folks are grumbling about the high prices of fake trees at Kmart and Home Depot. (Facebook)
• Virgin Islands Department of Health: "Join us for a soca fitness workout and breast cancer education!" (Facebook)

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See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Ashleigh Baldwin

About me: Hi there! I'm the Patch Community News Editor for the U.S. Virgin Islands. I'm here to provide news you can use. Do you have a news tip, question or feedback? Please contact me at ashleigh.baldwin@patch.com.