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Morning Bedford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lost internet in Bedford County? Here’s what officials say to do
  • What Spanberger’s drought warning could mean for Bedford’s water use.
  • Recognize this suspect from the Montvale Dollar General counterfeit case?

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken covered in mud cross the road two times? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
  • Monday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Questions linger after Seiontec Systems abruptly shuts down internet services (wfxrtv.com) — Bedford County residents relying on Seiontec Systems suddenly lost internet service July 6, leaving both customers and county officials with little explanation and no easy way to reach the company. County leaders now emphasize that Bedford’s growing broadband network gives affected homes and businesses other providers to restore service, and they’re directing people to the county’s ISP webpage for options.
   

2. Governor Abigail Spanberger speaks on the state of Smith Mountain Lake region (wsls.com) — Bedford County is at the center of a worsening regional drought, prompting Governor Abigail Spanberger to visit local leaders and warn that water-use restrictions and emergency aid could come soon. With Smith Mountain Lake levels visibly low and rainfall far below normal, residents, farmers, and businesses across Bedford and neighboring localities are being urged to conserve water as the state prepares targeted support.
   

3. Bedford County authorities looking to identify man who allegedly used counterfeit bills (wset.com) — Bedford County deputies are asking residents to help identify a person suspected of using counterfeit cash during two early-July transactions at the Dollar General in Montvale. Anyone recognizing the individual from surveillance images can contact the sheriff’s office or submit an anonymous tip to Central Virginia Crime Stoppers, which may offer a reward for information leading to an arrest.
   

4. Fire coverage gap along Route 122 raises response time concerns (wsls.com) — If you live or work along Route 122 in Bedford County, fire officials warn there’s a serious coverage gap that could slow emergency response to fast-growing neighborhoods and busy spots like Bridgewater Plaza. Because cross-county automatic aid isn’t guaranteed, they’re urging residents and business owners to ask local leaders how quickly the closest crews are actually dispatched.
   

5. Fifty-nine Virginia counties designated natural disaster areas; eligible for assistance (pagevalleynews.com) — Farmers in Bedford County are now eligible for USDA emergency loans after drought and frost damage triggered a federal natural disaster designation for 59 Virginia counties. Local producers can use the loans to replace equipment or livestock, reorganize operations, or refinance certain debts, and are encouraged to contact the USDA Service Center or visit farmers.gov to explore options.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was a dirty double crosser. (Thank you Juanita J. for sending it in!)
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