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🌱 Shenandoah community mourns longtime resident Frank Calvin Comer

Shenandoah, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Shenandoah! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Shenandoah community mourns longtime resident Frank Calvin Comer
  • How Shenandoah’s schools were reshaped in a 1961 county overhaul
  • Thinking about adopting? Meet Pepper, a ready-to-snuggle Shenandoah-area pup.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Frank Calvin Comer (pagevalleynews.com) — Shenandoah residents are mourning 90-year-old Frank Calvin Comer, a lifelong Shenandoah native, Army veteran, machinist, and devoted member of Shenandoah Assembly of God. His funeral will be held Friday, August 14, at the church, with visitation Thursday evening and burial to follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Shenandoah.
   

• Finishing touches at new schools (pagevalleynews.com) — School changes in Shenandoah and Stanley are highlighted in a 1961 Page County archive, when both towns’ high schools were consolidated into the new Page County High School and their buildings converted to elementary schools. The piece recalls how Luray and Shenandoah facilities were remodeled, marking a major shift in how local students were educated.
   

• Meet Pepper (pagevalleynews.com) — If you’re looking to add a furry friend in the Shenandoah area, Pepper is a 4‑year‑old beagle/rat terrier mix at the Page County Animal Shelter who’s ready for a new home. She’s already vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped, and is described as a sweet couch‑loving companion who enjoys short walks and long naps. Locals can call or email the shelter to meet her.
   

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  • East Rockingham High School posted a job opening for Basketball - Assistant Girls' Varsity Basketball Coach, ERHS in Elkton. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in New Market. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shenandoah here.

🗞 Nearby News

Elkton

  • Former Cop Sounds Alarm on Flock Cameras as Cities Cancel Contracts Amid Privacy Backlash (webpronews.com)

Harrisonburg

  • Residents invited to apply for Harrisonburg Citizens Academy (whsv.com)
  • What's behind Harrisonburg's business turnover? It's complicated. (hburgcitizen.com)
  • Divine Unity Community Church to host free Back-to-School Bash (rocktownnow.com)

Ok Shenandoah! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shenandoah

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

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shenandoah

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