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🌱 Could your pet have crossed paths with Hopewell’s rabid bat?

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Good morning Hopewell! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your pet have crossed paths with Hopewell's rabid bat?

Also on today's calendar: BT - Del McCoury Band - October 10, 2026, doors 6:30pm and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 67.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rabid bat found inside someone's bedroom in Hopewell (wric.com) — A rabid bat was found in a bedroom of a Holly Drive home in Hopewell, and health officials are urging anyone nearby who may have had contact with it to call animal control immediately. Residents are reminded to keep pets' rabies vaccinations current, avoid handling wildlife or strays, and wash and report any animal bites right away. Hopewell animal control can be reached at 804-541-2204.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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