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🌱 What really happened at Waynesboro’s heated transgender bathroom school meeting?

Waynesboro, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Waynesboro! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What really happened at Waynesboro’s heated transgender bathroom school meeting?
  • Waynesboro police revisit late-night call and make a domestic assault arrest
  • Are Waynesboro kids protected as measles cases climb in Virginia?

Also on today's calendar: Waynesboro Chapter Meeting and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dozens speak at Waynesboro meeting over transgender bathroom concerns (newsleader.com) — Waynesboro residents packed the May 12 School Board meeting to argue over how local schools handle bathroom access for transgender students, with speakers sharply divided on safety and discrimination concerns. The board, which follows a broad nondiscrimination policy and state guidance, took no public action after hearing proposals ranging from stricter separation to more single-user, gender-neutral bathrooms.
   

2. Waynesboro man arrested after alleged domestic assault (whsv.com) — Waynesboro police say a local man was arrested after officers revisited a late-night domestic incident on East Main Street and obtained new evidence indicating multiple alleged crimes. Authorities report the suspect is being held at Middle River Regional Jail and has a July 13 hearing scheduled in Waynesboro Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.
   

3. VDH confirms measles outbreak in Buckingham County: Vaccine skepticism is contributing factor (augustafreepress.com) — A growing measles outbreak in Buckingham County has health officials warning families in Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County to check their kids’ MMR vaccinations, especially toddlers. Local coverage rates for 7-year-olds are below the ideal 95%, and first-dose rates for 2-year-olds in Waynesboro and Staunton are notably low, prompting strong recommendations to get up to date.
   

4. You Can Go Behind The Scenes To See Bald Eagles And Owls At This Renowned Virginia Wildlife Hospital (myfamilytravels.com) — Waynesboro’s Wildlife Center of Virginia is inviting visitors behind the scenes to see bald eagles, owls, and other recovering wildlife through free, reservation-only tours and online Critter Cams. The article explains how to visit the Delphine Avenue facility, what to expect on open house and group tours, and how locals can help injured animals or support the center’s conservation work.
   

5. The latest drought conditions in the Shenandoah Valley with this map (newsleader.com) — Waynesboro is specifically included in new drought maps showing current dry conditions across Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. Residents can explore an interactive U.S. Drought Monitor tool to see how local precipitation, streamflow, soil moisture, and vegetation health are affecting drought intensity here and across the country.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Family Coming To Visit This Weekend.
    Neighbors any suggestions/ideas where i can take them to eat, things for them to see, etc? Thanks In advance (Nextdoor Cortland)
  • I would like to hire someone to build a tree house for my kids.
    The pictured tree house is rotten. The new house doesn’t have to look anything like the old tree house. I just want it safe and sturdy. Stuarts… (Nextdoor Augusta Farms)
  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Waynesboro. Apply here.
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Merchandiser Retail Coverage II - Walmart - PRIMARY in Waynesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waynesboro here.

Ok Waynesboro! 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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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