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🌱 Why Shenandoah officers joined a dangerous chase after torched cameras
Also check out Fantastic Family Fun @Shenandoah Community Library on the Shenandoah Patch calendar

Hello Shenandoah! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Shenandoah officers joined a dangerous chase after torched cameras
Also on today's calendar: Dogs 2 Read 2 @Shenandoah Community Library.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Va. Deputy Exchanges Gunfire With Suspect Accused of Torching Flock Cameras (officer.com) — A late-night series of arsons and gunfire in Page County led to a deputy exchanging shots with a suspect accused of burning multiple Flock license plate cameras around Luray. Shenandoah Police joined several area agencies in the pursuit and arrest of a New York man now facing attempted aggravated murder and other charges. Investigators are asking anyone who saw the camera fires or heard shots to contact the sheriff's office.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shenandoah
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- Fantastic Family Fun @Shenandoah Community Library →
Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S Third St, Shenandoah
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Tuesday September 8
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- Dogs 2 Read 2 @Shenandoah Community Library →
Shenandoah Community Library, 418 S Third St, Shenandoah
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friday Night Out with Gina Sobel & 1/2 Price Wine Flights After 4pm →
DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan
5:00 pm - Late Bloomers →
West Main Market Beer and Wine Garden, 123 W Main St, Luray
6:00 pm - Music in the Mountains with Smokin' Trout →
DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan
2:00 pm - Dogs 2 Read 2 @Elkton Community Library →
Elkton Community Library, 106 Terrace Ave, Elkton
4:00 pm - Music In The Mountains with Jimmy O →
DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan
2:00 pm - Music with Dave Goodrich at DuCard Vineyards →
DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan
2:00 pm - Friday Night Out Music with Otra Vez →
DuCard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Ln, Etlan
5:00 pm - NOT READY 4 MONDAY →
Wisteria Farm and Vineyard, 1126 Marksville Rd, Stanley
6:00 pm - Melanie Pearl Live at Cave Ridge Vineyards →
Cave Ridge Vineyard, 1476 Conicville Rd, Mt Jackson
2:00 pm - Massanutten Resort - Massanutten, VA →
Massanutten Resort, 1822 Resort Dr, Massanutten
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Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
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Sunday August 30
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
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🗞 Nearby News
Elkton
- Lynchburg Police to pause, review use of Flock license plate cameras (augustafreepress.com)
Harrisonburg
- Federal judge throws out 2024 asset sale by Nexus Services (rocktownnow.com)
- Back-to-school budgeting: Financial expert, students discuss savvy spending (whsv.com)
- AAA reminds college students to stay ahead of insurance coverage as classes begin (whsv.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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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