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Martinsville, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Martinsville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What does this major lawsuit mean for Martinsville’s city government?
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Some sun, hot; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Friday: Not as warm; an a.m. t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former Petersburg city manager sues Martinsville over job loss (progress-index.com) — A former Martinsville city manager has filed a federal lawsuit against the city, a council member, and its former law firm, alleging discrimination, retaliation, due process violations, and breach of contract tied to her 2024 firing. She claims a flawed investigation over an alleged bribery scheme damaged her career, and is seeking reinstatement, severance pay, and additional compensation for lost opportunities. 
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★ Featured events ★
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The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Monday June 22
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City Council Meeting →
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The June German Ball →
New College Institute, 191 Fayette St, Martinsville
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High Point Thomasville HiToms at Martinsville Mustangs →
Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
7:00 pm -
Asheboro Zookeepers at Martinsville Mustangs →
Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
7:00 pm -
Storytime at Spencer-Penn Centre →
Spencer Penn Center, 475 Spencer Penn Rd, Spencer
10:00 am -
High Point Thomasville HiToms at Martinsville Mustangs →
Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
7:00 pm -
Boone Bigfoots at Martinsville Mustangs →
Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
7:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Holiday - Juneteenth →
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Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting →
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Martinsville Mustangs vs. Wilmington Sharks →
Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
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Franks & Dranks →
Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Ave, Martinsville
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Martinsville Mustangs vs. Tri-City Chili Peppers →
Hooker Field, 450 Commonwealth Blvd E, Martinsville
7:00 pm
Friday June 19
Tuesday June 23
Saturday July 11
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Saturday July 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have two beautiful kittens that need a home.
One is yellow and the other is a tortoiseshell. I live on Jefferson Circle which is basically a racetrack. They will never survive this street. I’m… (Nextdoor Mulberry/Druid Hills) - My little girl was gifted an above ground swimming pool but it didn’t come with a pump.
Does anyone have one that they don’t need? Funds are extremely tight so I figured I would see what someone may have laying around (Nextdoor Horse Pasture and Spencer)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Martinsville. Apply here.
- Lowe's posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Martinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martinsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Franklin County firefighter recovering after oak beam falls on him (wdbj7.com)
Danville
- New studio offering fitness, dance classes officially opens in Danville (wset.com)
- Missing Danville woman found, police say (wset.com)
- Danville Field Notes: Local ministers remember city's civil rights movement on its 63rd anniversary (cardinalnews.org)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)
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