🌱 Why six online sting suspects are now jailed in Verona without bond

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In today's newsletter:

• Why six online sting suspects are now jailed in Verona without bond
• Are your kids’ measles shots up to date before school starts?

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Sunshine, very warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Staunton police arrest six in online sting (newsleader.com) — Six men arrested in a Staunton police online sting are now being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail in Verona, underscoring the facility’s central role in regional public safety. The operation targeted suspects accused of trying to solicit minors, following undercover conversations that investigators say led to attempted in-person meetings.
   

• Measles deaths prompt vaccination reminder in Virginia (whsv.com) — Health officials, speaking from Verona, are urging families to double-check children’s measles vaccinations as Virginia has already seen 178 cases this year. With school starting and a recent Pennsylvania outbreak turning deadly, the Central Shenandoah Health District stresses keeping MMR rates at or above 95% to protect vulnerable neighbors.
   

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📸 Around Verona

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Verona

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20

• African American Heritage Festival →
  Gypsy Hill Park, 600 Churchville Ave, Staunton
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3

• School Board Meeting at the Augusta County Government Center
  Augusta County Verona, VA 24482
  6:30 pm

Monday September 7

• Holiday: Schools & Offices Closed
  Augusta County Verona, VA 24482

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 31

• KCVBall@Riverheads
  Kate Collins Middle School Waynesboro, VA 22980
  5:30 pm

Tuesday September 1

• Gym/KCVBall
  Kate Collins Middle School Waynesboro, VA 22980
  4:00 pm
• KC/CrossCountry/@StewartMiddle
  Kate Collins Middle School Waynesboro, VA 22980
  5:30 pm

Thursday September 3

• KCVBall/H/SDraft
  Kate Collins Middle School Waynesboro, VA 22980
  5:30 pm

Friday September 4

• Aud/Williamson
  Kate Collins Middle School Waynesboro, VA 22980
  8:00 am
• Weekly Guided Tastings at Accordia →
  Accordia, 114 E Beverley St, Staunton
  5:00 pm
• Together: Family Recovery Screening at The Wayne
  Waynesboro Public Schools Wayne Theatre, 521 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980, USA
  6:00 pm

Saturday September 12

• Elevated Summer Cookout →
  Queen City Brewing Ltd, 834 Spring Hill Rd, Staunton
  4:00 pm

Saturday September 26

• Harmony Harvest Farm: Besties & Blooms, A Flower Experience →
  Harmony Harvest Farm, 201 Little Run Rd, Weyers Cave
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Goodwill Industries of the Valleys posted a job opening for Hanger - Full Time in Verona. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member - No Experience Required in Staunton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Verona here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Staunton

• Staunton's transition from late summer to early fall (newsvirginian.com)
• Piasa Birds celebrate win at Staunton, but much work still to be done (bnd.com)
• Drought update: Localized rains helpful, but most of us are still high and dry (augustafreepress.com)

Fishersville

• Irvin Washington Judd Jr. (pagevalleynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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