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Elkton, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Elkton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Elkton’s $23,300 camera deal bypass a council vote?
Also on today's calendar: Dogs 2 Read 2 @Elkton Community Library and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 42.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nobody Owns These Cameras: The Security Problem Hiding on America's Public Roads (dev.to) — Elkton’s license-plate cameras logged over 55,000 unique vehicles in 30 days, yet only 76 triggered hotlist hits and officers ran just three searches. The town spent $23,300 on its Flock Safety contract, signed by the town manager without a council vote or public notice, raising questions about oversight and how this surveillance data is controlled. 
📸 Around Elkton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Build It Up @Elkton Community Library →
Elkton Community Library, 106 Terrace Ave, Elkton
4:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
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Spotswood at East Rockingham →
East Rockingham, 250 Eagle Rock Road, Elkton
7:00 pm -
The Miller-Kite Museum Halloween/ Ghost Investigation Fundraiser →
310 E. Rockingham St., Elkton -
Halloween at the Jennings House w Lunar Paranormal & The Haunted M.D. →
310 E. Rockingham St., Elkton
6:00 pm -
William Monroe at East Rockingham →
East Rockingham, 250 Eagle Rock Road, Elkton
7:00 pm -
Dogs 2 Read 2 @Elkton Community Library →
Elkton Community Library, 106 Terrace Ave, Elkton
4:00 pm -
Fantastic Family Fun @Elkton Community Library →
Elkton Community Library, 106 Terrace Ave, Elkton
10:30 am
Friday October 9
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
Wednesday October 28
Monday November 2
📣 Elkton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Motions Day (Circuit Court) →
Rockingham County Circuit Court, 80 Court Square, Harrisonburg -
Book Bats Book Club
Greene County Library, 222 Main Street, Stanardsville
3:30 pm -
BARREL BEATS: OPEN DJ DECKS →
Rootstock Wine Bar and Provisions, 86 West Gay Street, Harrisonburg
8:00 pm -
Greene Teen Advisory Board
Greene County Library, 222 Main Street, Stanardsville
4:00 pm -
PetSmart Cat Adoptions →
PetSmart, 1671 E Market St, Harrisonburg
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We had them replace the Disa valve on my 1997 BMW Z3.
I will always take my baby to them and only them. Great working with them. (Nextdoor Massanutten)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elkton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shenandoah
- SU hosts Hampden-Sydney in ODAC opener (nvdaily.com)
- Take a day trip this month (fairfaxtimes.com)
- Staunton District Traffic Alert for October 5 – 9, 2026 (virginia.gov)
Harrisonburg
- Star Heating & Cooling Announces Sustainable Air Conditioning Solutions (daily-tribune.com)
Ok Elkton! 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 scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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