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Good morning Powhatan! 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:

  • Do you recognize the faces in this Powhatan man's mystery photos?
  • Want better bluegill fishing at Powhatan WMA? See DWR's tips.

Also on today's calendar: Movie Night: The Extraordinary Caterpillar and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Help a Virginia man find the owner of this box of family photos: 'A big part of somebody's life' (wtvr.com) — A Powhatan County man is asking for the community's help returning a box of old family photos and mementos he discovered in an auction lot. Many items are labeled with the names Adelia Stewart and Kathryn A. Flynn, and he's hoping someone in Powhatan or beyond recognizes the people so the memories can go home.
   

• DWR Fishing Report: How to Catch Bluegill in Virginia (thefishingwire.com) — If you're looking to fish close to home, this new DWR video spotlights bluegill and redear sunfish at Powhatan Wildlife Management Area in Powhatan County and explains how the agency manages its lakes and ponds. Viewers also get straightforward tips on tackle, baits, and techniques, plus a tool to find other public fishing spots across Virginia.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All the pharmacist ladies there are helpful, professional and polite.
    They take time to answer your questions. Personal service with a smile. Mary Jane is super fast at the counter, getting you checked out quickly and… (Nextdoor Fighting Creek)
  • Everyone is amazing!
    They know who you are when you walk in the door and they truly care! This isn't just a drug store they make you feel like family too! (Nextdoor Walnut Creek)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Powhatan. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Powhatan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Powhatan here.

🗞 Nearby News

Goochland

  • Assistant Chief Promotion! - Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue & Emergency Services (goochlandfire-rescue.org)
  • Spanberger administration revokes Virginia youth psych facility's license, calls system 'broken' (wtvr.com)
  • Former VADOC Employee Found Guilty Following 2025 Attempt to Smuggle Drugs into Facility (virginianreview.com)

Cumberland

  • Cumberland Hospital abuse cases settle after 6 years of investigations and litigation (wtvr.com)

Ok Powhatan! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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