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🌱 How Gretna’s Hawks turned a milestone night into a statement win

Gretna, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Gretna’s Hawks turned a milestone night into a statement win

Also on today's calendar: Hello Fall Paint Party at Jr’s Mexican Grill in Gretna.

Today's riddle: What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler; a little morning rain, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 38.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gretna Hawks roll past Dan River in Battle of the Blue Hats (wset.com) — Gretna football fans saw the Hawks dominate Dan River 46–21 on a milestone night that also introduced the first Gretna Hawks Hall of Fame class. Seven inaugural members were honored before Gretna’s defense and rushing attack took over the rivalry game.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Chatham

  • Secretary Kennedy promotes healthy living in Chatham (wfxrtv.com)
  • Inside the FDA's abortion pill review (newsbreak.com)

Altavista

  • Police: Man charged after fleeing traffic stop in Altavista (wset.com)
  • Playoff push intensifies for Week 8 of Football Friday (wset.com)

Danville

  • Danville Community College students walk to raise breast cancer awareness (wset.com)
  • National Night Out Community Celebration held in Danville Thursday (wsls.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college?" — Bi son (Thank you Judy O. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Gretna

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