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Hello Bedford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Bedford County's school redistricting change your child's daily routine?
  • What Bedford County's new $26 million borrowing means for local services
  • What leadership lessons did Bedford County cadets hear at D-Day Memorial?

Also on today's calendar: Saturday Matinee and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bedford County Schools weighs additional closing as part of redistricting (wdbj7.com) — Bedford County Public Schools is weighing four redistricting plans that could close Stewartsville Elementary and possibly Otter River, Big Island, or Bedford Primary, shifting many students' school assignments and bus routes. Parents from across the county, including Big Island and Goodview, are pressing for clearer data and more time, and several town halls in Forest, Moneta, and other local spots are scheduled through early October for public input.
   

2. Supervisors borrow money (pmg-va.com) — Bedford County supervisors have approved borrowing $26 million to build a new social services building and expand the Sheriff's Office, choosing long-term debt over using county reserves. They also backed a grant application for interior drones to aid searches and ratified leasing Moose Lodge athletic facilities for Parks and Rec programs, potentially expanding local recreation options.
   

3. Being a military leader (pmg-va.com) — Cadets from Bedford County JROTC recently joined more than 100 ROTC and JROTC students at the National D-Day Memorial to hear Medal of Honor recipient Major Drew Dix discuss real-world military leadership. He shared combat experiences from Vietnam, stressed integrity, humility, and decisive decision-making, and highlighted what it truly means to lead others in difficult situations.
   

4. Obituary: Ramona Hopkins Dobbins, 75 (hintonnews.com) — Family and friends in Bedford are invited to remember Ramona Hopkins Dobbins, who was born in Bedford in 1951 and passed away earlier this week. Visitation will be held Saturday morning at Updike Funeral Home in Bedford, followed by an 11 a.m. graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday October 3
  • Color Run 5k →
    Falling Creek Park, 1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Can someone please recommend a company that's affordable, reliable and does excellent work?
    Is on time as well. I live in Bedford. I need my front porch stained and my back deck stained as well. (Nextdoor Main)
  • Is there any Sourdough bread groups locally?
    I have a starter, started. Just wanting to ask some questions. Do I need proving baskets? What sort of pan to bake in? Does it need a lid? I see… (Nextdoor Wheats Valley)
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  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.

Ok Bedford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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