Public Schools Closed Monday + Covid Death Toll hits 73

Good morning! Let's start this Sunday with headlines from across the Territory.

First, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 85 Low: 79.

Here are the top stories in US Virgin Islands today:

1. Remember: all public schools are closed on Monday. And that's not all. Check out Patch USVI for the full VIDE Public School Updates for October 11-18 (US Virgin Islands Patch)
2. Gov. Bryan declares October 11 to be VI-Puerto Rico Friendship Day. Are friendship bracelets next? (St. Croix Source)
3. Police arrested and charged Curtis Williams, age 32, in the August 22 Watergut shooting that left one victim with severe injuries. (US Virgin Islands Patch)
4. Heads up residents of St. Croix: The roadway near Falcon service station will be closed Sunday as WAPA does repairs. (US Virgin Islands Patch)
5. The death toll from COVID-19 hit 73 on Friday. The V.I. Department of Health announced on Friday that a 78-year-old woman from St. Croix is the latest victim. (St. Thomas Source)

A coupla' events happening today:

• Men-Tality (9:00 AM)
• Science Saturday | It's The Bugs' World! (10:00 AM)

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— Ashleigh Baldwin

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