🌱 Patch AM: Have you seen this missing Portsmouth man or his blue Nissan?

Good morning Portsmouth! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Have you seen this missing Portsmouth man or his blue Nissan?
• What nearly $6 diesel could mean for Hampton Roads riders and shoppers
• How a Portsmouth veteran is reviving military boxing on a global stage

Also on today's calendar: Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Critically Missing Adult Alert: Virginia man last seen Friday may have 2 dogs in Nissan SUV, troopers say (wtvr.com) — Police are asking Portsmouth residents to help find 32-year-old Joseph Nicholas Garcia, last seen Friday leaving his home on Leckie Street and possibly driving a blue 2021 Nissan Rogue with two dogs. Authorities say his disappearance poses a credible threat to his safety and urge anyone with information to call Portsmouth Police dispatch or share the alert widely.
   

• Diesel prices hit nearly $6 per gallon in Hampton Roads (wavy.com) — With diesel prices in Hampton Roads nearing $6 per gallon, Portsmouth-based reporting highlights how higher fuel costs are pressuring freight companies, public transit budgets, and ultimately local consumers. Hampton Roads Transit is temporarily buffered by pre-purchased fuel contracts but is reviewing route changes and efficiency moves as ridership ticks up from drivers seeking relief from rising transportation expenses.
   

• Navy veteran brings back military boxing to Hampton Roads with West Point vs. Naval Academy bout (wtkr.com) — A Navy veteran from Portsmouth is helping revive an old military boxing tradition by organizing a December bout between West Point and the Naval Academy in Williamsburg. The event, expected to be streamed to bases worldwide, aims to celebrate Hampton Roads' military heritage while giving future officers a high-profile stage and engaging the broader community in a unique sporting showcase.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Portsmouth

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• Inner Peace Summit: A Day to Recharge. Reconnect. →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA,
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Scholastic Book Fair
  Academy of International Studies at Rosemont Norfolk, VA 23510
  8:30 am
• Rothko-Inspired Mixed Media Art with Susan Owens →
  Portsmouth VA
  12:45 pm
• Baseball vs Azalea Gardens CLONE
  Academy of International Studies at Rosemont Lake Taylor School
  5:15 pm
• Softball vs Azalea Gardens
  Academy of International Studies at Rosemont Granby High School
  5:15 pm
• Baseball vs Azalea Gardens
  Academy of International Studies at Rosemont Granby High School
  5:15 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Compass Academy at Ruffner School Open House
  Ruffner Academy 610 May Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504
  5:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Track & Field Meet
  Academy of International Studies at Rosemont BTW High School
  5:15 pm
Thursday September 17
• Night of Healing: Why My Mom Screening →
  900 Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
• Field Event Day
  Academy of International Studies at Rosemont BTW High School
  5:00 pm
• Softball vs ADL
  Academy of International Studies at Rosemont BTW High School
  5:15 pm
Friday October 2
• Higher Purpose Consulting LLC presents Health & Well-Being Conference & Expo →
  Hub 757, 6801 Bridgeway Dr, Suffolk
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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