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🌱 How a quick-thinking Bridgewater teen helped save a man at Lake Anna

Bridgewater, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Bridgewater! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a quick-thinking Bridgewater teen helped save a man at Lake Anna

Also on today's calendar: Flatland Cavalry and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bridgewater teen rescues drowning man at Lake Anna State Park (whsv.com subscription) — A Bridgewater teenager is being praised after pulling a man in medical distress from the water at Lake Anna State Park and helping keep him stable until paramedics arrived. Judah Napotnik and friend Kenley Rhodes quickly responded to screams for help, used basic emergency know-how, and say they hope more bystanders will act instead of just recording in future crises.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 7
  • Townie Summer Party →
    Pale Fire Brewing Co., 217 S Liberty St #105, Harrisonburg
    5:00 pm
  • Meet a Bat Ambassador [Valerie]
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Frances Plecker Education Center, 780 University Blvd, Harrisonb
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday August 9
  • Pavilion reserved
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    10:30 am
  • Worship in the Woods — Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center →
    Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center, 1921 Heritage Center Way, Harrisonburg
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 11
  • Pavilion: Reserved
    Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, I am new to Bridgewater.
    I am on the west side. I wanted to spread the word starting mid October. I will be offering a bakery stand in front of my home. I am a mom to five… (Nextdoor West Bridgewater)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member - No Experience Required in Bridgewater. Apply here.
  • Perdue Farms posted a job opening for Shipping Loader - 2nd Shift in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Harrisonburg

  • Harrisonburg brothers screen Alaskan comedy series to benefit Court Square Theater (whsv.com)
  • Outdoor gear consignment shop is newest addition to a downtown Harrisonburg in flux (wvtf.org)
  • Spanberger, Cline attend Harrisonburg's National Night Out (nvdaily.com)

Verona

  • Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for Aug. 5, 2026 (newsleader.com)

Ok Bridgewater! 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: Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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