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Madison, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Madison! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās coming to Madisonās long-vacant General Store corner?
- How one Madison veteranās service dog completely changed his daily life
Also on today's calendar: Hoover Ridge - Music in the Park - Gone Country and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Madison eyesore sold: County couple purchase old āGeneral Store' and adjoining property (pjrnews.com) ā A long-vacant āGeneral Storeā property on Washington Street in the Town of Madison has been sold to county residents Robert and Rachel Miller, who plan a major transformation. They envision a hospitality hub with a coffee and biscuit cafĆ©, high-end butcher and deli, two restaurant concepts, patio and Blue Ridge views, dessert house, and year-round fire pit, pending town planning approvals. 
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ā¢ My service dog's impact: William Jones (legion.org) ā Madison veteran Bill Jones shares how his service dog Tosh has restored his confidence, safety, and independence after living with a progressive neurological disease and frequent falls. As National Service Dog Day approaches on Sept. 20, he describes Toshās daily assistance, their deep bond, and his hope that more veterans in communities like Madison can access similar life-changing support. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Madison
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Upcoming Events in
Madison
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ā Featured events ā
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Music in the Park 2026 - Gone Country ā
Hoover Ridge Park, 10 Hoover Ridge, Madison
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
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Hoover Ridge - Music in the Park - Gone Country ā
Hoover Ridge, Madison -
Yoga @ The Vineyard with Sterling Howell ā
Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison
10:15 am -
Board of Supervisors' Meeting ā
414 North Main Street, Madison
6:00 pm -
Circuit Court ā
1 Main Street, Madison
9:30 am -
The Essence of Practice: A Community Weekend Retreat ā
Seven Oaks Retreat Center, 403 Pathwork Way, Madison
3:00 pm -
Book Club @ The Vineyard ā
Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison
6:00 pm -
Hoover Ridge - Pooch Pursuit ā
Hoover Ridge, Madison -
Madison ā Greene (26 / 30, H / MH) ā
Madison Social Services, 101 South Main Street, Madison
9:00 am -
Madison ā Greene ā
Madison Social Services, 101 South Main Street, Madison
9:00 am -
Bubbles & Waffles ā
Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison
12:00 pm -
Circuit Court ā
1 Main Street, Madison
9:30 am
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Wednesday September 30
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Assistant Manager Customer Service in Orange. Apply here.
- L3Harris Technologies posted a job opening for Facilities Technician C (Electrician) 1 in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
š Nearby News
Orange
- Samantha Clarke's mother criticizes police on anniversary of daughter's disappearance (cvillerightnow.com)
Culpeper
- PHOTOS: Teaching children, honoring first responders at Culpeper Remembers 911 25th (starexponent.com)
- Culpeper Chamber celebrates Get Inked by Jenna's opening in Remington (insidenova.com)
- Grand Opening Trilogy Northern Virginia (northeast.golf)
Ok Madison! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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