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🌱 How Chesapeake honored beloved fire K9 Cinco after his sudden death

Chesapeake, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Chesapeake! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Chesapeake honored beloved fire K9 Cinco after his sudden death
  • What’s replacing Chesapeake’s longtime Amazing Glazed doughnut shop?
  • How a targeted federal immigration operation unfolded in Chesapeake

Also on today's calendar: Chesapeake Interagency Consortium CPMT Meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the pilot so easily distracted ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: A steady breeze, temps: high: 89, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chesapeake Fire K9 Cinco receives a hero's farewell following sudden death (wtkr.com) — Chesapeake residents are mourning Cinco, the city fire department’s first accelerant-detection K9, who died suddenly after a medical emergency while on duty with his handler. The beloved dog, known for visiting schools and community events, received a motorcycle escort and burial at Edinburgh Animal Hospital, honoring his years of service and his special bond with local children.
   

• 2 popular doughnut shops and a restaurant close in Hampton Roads (pilotonline.com) — Chesapeake’s Amazing Glazed doughnut shop in Great Bridge has closed after 12 years, with the owner citing high local business costs and political frustrations, and considering a move to Moyock. A new veteran-owned shop, MOOD 757, plans to open in the same spot using the shared recipes, while separate closures hit popular doughnut and restaurant spots in Hampton and Norfolk.
   

• Two Guatemalan men arrested in Chesapeake enforcement operation (wavy.com) — Federal immigration officers recently arrested two Guatemalan men in Chesapeake during a targeted enforcement operation, and both are now in ICE custody pending removal. The men had prior removal orders and reentry issues, highlighting how national immigration enforcement decisions under multiple administrations are playing out in local neighborhoods.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A late shout out of thanks to the man that delivered my Kohls package to me Saturday morning.
    I got a notice from Kohls at 8:30 Friday night that my package was delivered only to find out not at my house. I didn't recognize this house to be… (Nextdoor Albemarle River Estates)
  • Melanie took such great care of my father in his last 2 years of life with a devastating neurological disease, PSP.
    She was SO good and went above and beyond for my Dad. I'll always be grateful to her. I'm sure she has many references as well (Nextdoor Great Bridge Acres)
  • Bickford Senior Living Group, LLC posted a job opening for Activity Assistant in Chesapeake. Apply here.
  • MOD Pizza posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew Member in Chesapeake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chesapeake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Portsmouth

  • Portsmouth plans new food truck court in Olde Towne with $15,000 state grant (13newsnow.com)
  • Portsmouth schools wins full accreditation for the first time in more than a decade (pilotonline.com)
  • Portsmouth seeks input on future of demolished public housing site (pilotonline.com)

Virginia Beach

  • ‘Everyone must eat,' says Virginia Beach Jewish resident combating food insecurity (jns.org)

Ok Chesapeake! 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: "Why was the pilot so easily distracted ?" — She had her head in the clouds . (Thank you GARY M. for sending it in!)
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