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

In today's newsletter:

  • How I-81's massive upgrade will affect Harrisonburg-area drivers
  • How Harrisonburg-area residents can cut their risk of rabies exposure
  • Harrisonburg volleyball looks to rebound after tough loss at Broadway

Also on today's calendar: Shenandoah Valley Real Estate Wealth Workshop (Live Virtual Sign-Up) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 60, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• VDOT alerts drivers to I-81 lane closure (nvdaily.com) — Drivers from Harrisonburg should know that a major I-81 widening program, which includes work in the Harrisonburg area, is moving forward as part of a $4 billion corridor upgrade. A related lane closure and detour near Strasburg this weekend highlights how ongoing construction aims to reduce congestion, improve safety, and support economic growth along the interstate.
   

• CSHD shares safety tips to avoid rabies cases (whsv.com) — From its Harrisonburg office, the Central Shenandoah Health District is urging Valley residents to avoid contact with stray or wild animals and seek immediate medical care if bitten or scratched. Officials stress that rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear but can be prevented through prompt treatment and keeping pets vaccinated, and they encourage residents to report strangely behaving animals to authorities.
   

• Broadway volleyball earns much-needed win over Harrisonburg (dnronline.com) — Harrisonburg High's volleyball team dropped a four-set Valley District match at Broadway on Thursday, continuing a rough stretch with three losses in its last four outings. The Streaks, now 9-4 overall and 3-3 in district play, will look to rebound when they travel to East Rockingham on Tuesday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update on Ramona♥️ She is doing well and is absolutely perfect in every way EXCEPT when she's left alone.
    Poor girl has extreme separation anxiety and will tear the place up. Anyone had this issue before and have any tips on how to correct it? (Nextdoor Ralph Samson)
  • Sally Beauty Holdings posted a job opening for Color Consultant 1260 - Harrisonburg in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker Lead - James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

  • Suspect in triple shooting in Manassas dead after self-inflicted gunshot wound on Interstate 81 (rocktownnow.com)
  • Late summer rain: a mixed blessing (whsv.com)
  • Defensive back Joey Strong finds his voice as leader for Bridgewater football (dnronline.com)

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Ok Harrisonburg! 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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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