🌱 Why did Appomattox council turn down a tobacco-free parks program?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Appomattox council turn down a tobacco-free parks program?
• What new housing is replacing Appomattox's long-abandoned garment factory?
• What did Appomattox supervisors decide about 'Responsible Fatherhood Month' and pay bonuses?

Also on today's calendar: Walk for Life and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Town Council rejects voluntary tobacco-free parks plan in 4-1 vote (appomattoxtimes.com) — Appomattox Town Council has rejected joining the voluntary "Share The Air" tobacco- and vape-free parks program in a 4–1 vote, despite no-cost signage and no enforcement requirements. Council members cited enforcement worries, legal precedent, and free-speech concerns, while the sponsoring member argued it would have promoted cleaner, healthier parks for local families.
   

• Old garment factory comes down to make way for housing (appomattoxtimes.com) — Demolition of the long-vacant garment factory in Appomattox is finally underway, clearing the way for a new housing development aimed at easing the town's housing shortage. Town and county leaders, along with state housing officials, say the project marks a turning point for Appomattox's future and showcases a key partnership with Virginia Housing and a private developer.
   

• Supervisors name June 'Responsible Fatherhood Month'; Simpson cautions on scope (appomattoxtimes.com) — Appomattox County supervisors have officially designated June 2026 as "Responsible Fatherhood Month," while one member cautioned against government stepping too far into family life. The same June 15 meeting also saw the board adopt the fiscal 2027 budget, approve a 2% bonus for full-time county employees, and handle several other routine actions.
   

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Tuesday September 15
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Thursday September 17
• Film Noir Series →
  J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 106 Main Street, Appomattox
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Walk for Life →
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  8:30 am
Monday September 28
• Economic Development Authority Meeting →
  County Administration Conference Room, 153A Morton Lane, Appomattox
  5:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Legal Aid Presentation - Powers of Attorney →
  J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library, 157 Main Street, Appomattox
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• Tot Time: Summer Session II @ PHML →
  Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Ave # B, Brookneal
  10:00 am
• Four Seasons Summer Farm Market →
  Four Seasons Summer Farm Market, 180 South Main Street, Amherst
  3:30 pm
• Karaoke with A 'n' S Karaoke →
  El Mariachi, 184 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst
  6:00 pm
• Thinkin' and Drinkin' Thursday Trivia →
  Loose Shoe Brewing Company, 198 Ambriar Plaza, Amherst
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Bluegrass Concert: Rose River Ramblers & Buffalo Ridge →
  Madison Heights Community Center, 424 Woodys Lake Rd, Madison Heights
  7:00 pm
• Spring Mills at Liberty Christian →
  Liberty Christian Academy, 3701 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• 5 Needle Protocol, Mindfulness, and Tea →
  Second Stage | Amherst, 194 Second Street, Amherst
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Rustburg

• JMU football comfortable moving forward with two-quarterback approach (newsadvance.com)
• Sept. 11-13, 2026 Lynchburg Area Weekend Family-Friendly Events (macaronikid.com)

Madison Heights

• Trial continued in accused husband's murder case in Amherst (newsadvance.com)

Amherst

• Amherst sees slight improvement in water supply as drought continues (wset.com)
• Blues Fall To Amherst In Volleyball (thenews-gazette.com)
• Judge grants continuance in Amherst County murder trial amid counsel dispute (wset.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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