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1. Daily Roundup of Recent Arrests – August 21, 2026 (thewinchestergazette.com) — Winchester residents are reminded that the Gazette's recent-arrests listings are strictly informational, with everyone presumed innocent until proven guilty. The notice stresses that data come from government sources, may change, and should not be used alone for decisions, while offering a link to last week's arrest roundup.
2. Meet the New Chair of USApple's Board of Directors (growingproduce.com) — A fourth-generation apple grower from Winchester, Philip Glaize III of Glaize Apples, has been chosen to chair the U.S. Apple Association's Board for 2026–2027. His leadership puts Winchester's long apple-growing legacy in the national spotlight and continues a family tradition, as his father previously held the same role.
3. This New Jersey Apple Orchard Was Named One of America's Best (njfamily.com) — A New Jersey farm is in the running for USA Today's best-orchard honors, and the list of top contenders includes Marker-Miller Orchards in Winchester. Our local orchard is recognized alongside major destinations nationwide, underscoring Winchester's appeal for apple picking and agritourism fans.
4. Civil War Battle Is a Landmark in Belle Grove Plantation's Long History (lancasterfarming.com) — Just south of Winchester, Belle Grove Plantation's fields once hosted Civil War troops and now preserve layers of local farming and enslaved people's history. This in-depth feature traces the site's evolution from Isaac Hite Jr.'s wheat plantation through the Battle of Cedar Creek to today's tours, conservation work, and ongoing agricultural operations in the Shenandoah Valley.
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