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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Martinsville fire chief prepares to retire after 30 years with department (wset.com) — Martinsville's longtime fire chief, Dan Howell, will retire in December after 30 years with the city's fire department, and officials expect a new chief to start January 1. Howell reflects on his childhood ties to uptown Martinsville, the department's growth, and his plans to keep volunteering in Henry County while finally spending more time with family.
2. Martinsville surveys residents about feral cat colonies (henrycountyenterprise.com) — Martinsville is asking residents to report feral cat colonies through an online survey as the city studies whether a trap-neuter-release program is feasible. With more than 350 cats already identified, officials say data will guide grant applications, cost estimates, and a plan that balances animal welfare, neighborhood concerns, and side effects like potential rat increases.
3. Fuller Center dedicates two new homes in Martinsville (henrycountyenterprise.com) — Two Martinsville families just moved into newly built Fuller Center homes in the city, marking a major milestone for local affordable housing efforts. The nonprofit, based on Starling Avenue in Martinsville, partnered with regional organizations to provide zero-interest mortgages and is now seeking donations to fund future builds, even though its homeownership applications are closed until spring 2027.
4. NASCAR Team Owner, Crew Members Suspended After Attacking Corey Heim At Martinsville Hot Dog Stand (whiskeyriff.com) — A heated clash at Martinsville Speedway's famous infield hot dog stand has led NASCAR to suspend team owner Chad Bryant and multiple crew members after they confronted and punched driver Corey Heim following the ValleyStar Credit Union 300. Martinsville readers will recognize the track's iconic concession area at the center of the scuffle, which drew sharp criticism from Denny Hamlin and prompted stiff fines, probation, and anger-management requirements.
5. NASCAR owner Chad Bryant, crew member suspended indefinitely for attacking Corey Heim at Martinsville (miamiherald.com) — NASCAR has suspended team owner Chad Bryant and several crew members indefinitely after a widely shared post-race attack on driver Corey Heim at Martinsville Speedway's infield concession area. For Martinsville residents, the penalties follow a chaotic ValleyStar Credit Union 300 weekend at the local track and signal NASCAR's effort to clamp down on violence at one of the region's signature racing events.
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