Hi Staunton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Staunton residents can safely dump at Saturday's waste event.
- How Westwood Hills' new safety steps and virtual options affect local families.
Also on today's calendar: Toddler Time and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Showers around; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Waynesboro Facilities Shop hosting Household Hazardous Waste Day this Saturday (rocktownnow.com) — Staunton residents can drop off household hazardous waste in Waynesboro this Saturday morning at the Facilities Shop on Essex Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Accepted items include things like gasoline, oil-based paints, pesticides, and fluorescent bulbs, while electronics, tires, and business waste must go to the landfill instead.
• New safety measures added at Westwood Hills, virtual learning an option (newsleader.com) — Staunton families with ties to Waynesboro schools may want to know that Westwood Hills Elementary remains closed after the recent shooting, with new door locks installed and virtual learning now available but optional. Waynesboro's superintendent outlined added safety reviews, mental health supports, and upcoming resource pickups as the community, including many from Staunton, helps students and staff recover.
📸 Around Staunton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Staunton
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Other local events
Saturday September 12 - Toddler Time →
Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton
11:00 am Monday September 14 - 2026 CCoVA Summit: Bridging Coalitions Across Virginia →
Hotel 24 South, 24 South Market Street, Staunton Wednesday September 16 - What-the-Node Wednesdays: Let's Mesh Around! →
Staunton Innovation Hub, 32 North Augusta Street, Staunton Thursday September 17 - QCMS Presents: Irish Sessions at Marino's Lunch Hosted by Doug Sheridan →
Marino's Lunch, 901 North Augusta Street, Staunton Saturday September 19 - Cars & Coffee Staunton →
Staunton Cars & Coffee Terry Court, 2201 N. Augusta Street, Staunton
8:00 am - Shenandoah Valley - Goshen Pass (59, A / B, MH) →
Riverheads High School, 19 Howardsville Rd, Staunton
9:00 am - Women's Soccer at Mary Baldwin →
Staunton VA
12:00 pm Sunday September 20 - Songwriting Class for Singer/Songwriters →
Queen City Music Studios, 16 W Beverly Street, Staunton
1:00 pm - Songwriting Class for Singer/Songwriters @ Queen City Music Studios (Staunton VA) →
Queen City Music Studios, 16 W Beverly Street, Staunton
1:00 pm Wednesday September 23 - QCRS - Monthly Meeting Speaker TBD →
Staunton Public Library, 1 Churchville Avenue, Staunton
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does this cat belong to anyone?
Near the Valley Mission... Lisa's Garden, My House... Showed up about 3 weeks ago, still hanging around... Its being fed, and it … (Nextdoor Newtown/West End) - Is this your young cat Its been hanging at my residence for a couple days.
Very friendly, has a collar. I believe it's someone's pet close to Aiken St (Nextdoor Churchville Ave)
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Staunton. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Chick-fil-A Front of House Team Member in Staunton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Staunton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Verona
- Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for Sept. 7, 2026 (newsleader.com)
- Blue Ridge Area Food Bank calls on community to support Hunger Action Month (pmg-va.com)
Fishersville
- Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for Sept. 7, 2026 (newsleader.com)
- 10 people died in 8 Va. crashes over Labor Day weekend (roanoke.com)
- 1-year-old hit by gunfire exchange at Danville apartment complex listed in stable condition (roanoke.com)
Ok Staunton! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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