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🌱 How Martinsville moms are lifting up military families through prayer

Martinsville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Martinsville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Martinsville moms are lifting up military families through prayer
  • How Martinsville marked Josh Berry’s last top-10 before Indy rebound

Also on today's calendar: Martinsville Mustangs vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the man do after he went upstairs to get a stovepipe? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 67.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Martinsville community holds prayer vigil for military (wdbj7.com) — Martinsville residents and local chapters of Blue Star Mothers gathered for a prayer vigil supporting active-duty service members and veterans as the conflict in Iran continues. Organizers say the event helps parents and families lean on faith and each other when they haven’t heard from loved ones overseas, offering crucial emotional support and connection in the Martinsville area.
   

• Todd Gilliland Wins NASCAR's $1 Million In-Season Challenge (autoweek.com) — Martinsville gets a brief shoutout as the track where Josh Berry last scored a top-10 finish back in March, before his strong run in Sunday’s Brickyard 400. The story mainly follows Todd Gilliland’s surprise $1 million In-Season Challenge win and other key moments from the Indianapolis race, including Corey Heim’s victory and Kyle Larson’s early exit.
   

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  • Let’s try this again.
    I am looking for a mobile mechanic, I got a no start issue and I can’t figure out that the problem is. I’d rather no have to pay to tow it somewhere… (Nextdoor Mulberry/Druid Hills)
  • Hi everyone.
    I’m in search/need of moving boxes. If u have any or know where I could get some, please let me know. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Forest St/Starling Ave)
  • TBA posted a job opening for Elementary Principal (Succession Planning) in Martinsville. Apply here.
  • Albert Harris Elementary School posted a job opening for School Custodian - Part-Time - After School/Evenings in Martinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Community steps up after SNAP scam hits Danville families (wdbj7.com)
  • This Virginia Town Is So Affordable, Retirees Say They've Found Their Little Slice Of Heaven (myfamilytravels.com)
  • God's Pit Crew mobilizes teams for West Virginia flood cleanup (wfxrtv.com)

Ok Martinsville! 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: He came down with the flue. (Thank you Fred P. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Martinsville

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.