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🌱 How Warrenton’s animal health lab upgrade could protect local farms.

And check out 82nd Waterford Fair on the Warrenton Patch calendar

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Hey there, Warrenton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Warrenton's animal health lab upgrade could protect local farms.

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Expanded testing facilities to help livestock producers (henrycountyenterprise.com) — Warrenton's Regional Animal Health Laboratory is getting part of a $13.1 million expansion to modernize testing and better protect Virginia's livestock and poultry industries. The project will add new lab space, updated technology, and improved access for farmers, strengthening disease monitoring and safeguarding both local herds and the broader agricultural economy.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Gainesville

  • Tech Giant Files Application For New Data Center In Prince William County: Report (patch.com)
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Haymarket

  • Virginia Pesticide Program Opens 2026 Pre-Registration (thewinchestergazette.com)
  • UVA Health is Recognized by the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Awards (uvahealth.com)

Nokesville

  • New Sainthood Cause for Heroic Dad Thomas Vander Woude Moves Forward as Virginia Bishop Publishes Edict (catholicnewsworld.com)

Ok Warrenton! 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 there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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