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š± Why were Bridgewaterās five Flock cameras searched over 7 million times?
Bridgewater, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Bridgewater! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why were Bridgewaterās five Flock cameras searched over 7 million times?
- How high can Bridgewater menās soccer climb from a fourth-place prediction?
Also on today's calendar: Crafting Together @North River Library and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Inside Virginia's city halls, concerns, confusion rise with Flock protests (whro.org) ā Bridgewaterās use of Flock license-plate cameras has drawn statewide scrutiny after records showed data from just five cameras was queried more than 7 million times by outside agencies. Town leaders initially avoided questions about immigration-enforcement access, then quietly sought guidance as residents and journalists pressed for clearer answers on privacy, data sharing, and oversight. 
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ā¢ Bridgewater picked fourth in ODAC Preseason Men's Soccer poll; EMU 10th (rocktownnow.com) ā Bridgewater College menās soccer is entering 2026 ranked fourth in the ODAC preseason poll and will kick off with two home matches on Sept. 1 and 2. After a record-tying 12-win season and multiple award-winning returners, the Eagles are aiming to build on last yearās conference semifinal run. Ā Ā Ā
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Turner Ashby School Concert ā
Turner Ashby High School, 800 N Main St, Bridgewater
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Crafting Together @North River Library ā
North River Library, 118 Mt Crawford Ave #1728, Bridgewater
3:30 pm -
Toast the Weekend: Standing Room Only ā
Bluestone Vineyard, 4828 Spring Creek Rd, Bridgewater
6:30 pm -
Breneman-Turner Mill Open House ā Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center ā
Historic Turner-Brenneman Mill, 5001 Turners Mill Ln, Harrisonburg
10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
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FPEC: Advisory Board Meeting
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
8:00 am -
Mineral Museum Hours ā
James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Mineral Museum
1:00 pm -
Pavilion Reserved
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum 780 University Blvd, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
4:45 pm -
Movie on Festival Lawn ā
James Madison University Virtual Events Festival Lawn
9:00 pm -
Mozaic Dance Team Audition Workshop ā
James Madison University Virtual Events The Union, Warren 256
8:00 pm -
Weeks of Welcome Field Day ā
James Madison University Virtual Events Hillside Field
5:00 pm -
Mozaic Dance Team Pre Audition Workshop ā
James Madison University Virtual Events UREC Group Exercise Studio 2 (Room 378)
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Library's Got Game @North River Library ā
North River Library, 118 Mt Crawford Ave #1728, Bridgewater
2:00 pm
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Turner Ashby High School posted a job opening for Assistant Coach - Assistant Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach, TAHS in Bridgewater. Apply here.
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Bridgewater College in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.
š Nearby News
Harrisonburg
- Salvation Army welcomes new leaders in Harrisonburg (whsv.com)
- Harrisonburg Police Department partners with MADD Virginia for 'Saturation Saturday' on August 29 to prevent impaired driving (rocktownnow.com)
- Harrisonburg City Council approves 'The Lindsey' apartment complex (rocktownnow.com)
Verona
- Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for Aug. 27, 2026 (newsleader.com)
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