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1. Virginia authorities still looking for man with West Virginia ties who walked away from work release unit (wvmetronews.com) — Authorities are searching around Winchester for 31-year-old John Wesley Webb, who walked away from a local work-release center, removed his ankle monitor near the Valley Avenue Motel 6, and allegedly stole a car from the nearby Sheetz. If you see him or know anything about his whereabouts, you're urged to call the Frederick County Sheriff's Office or Winchester Frederick Clarke Crime Solvers.
2. Kit Redmer Named Executive Director of Our Health (thewinchestergazette.com) — A longtime public servant who previously led communications for the City of Winchester has just been named executive director of local health nonprofit Our Health, effective October 1. The organization coordinates vital services like primary care, mental health support, food distribution, and literacy programs for tens of thousands of area residents, and this leadership change will help shape how those services grow to meet Winchester's needs.
3. VDOT Retimes 21 Traffic Signals Across Frederick County (thewinchestergazette.com) — Drivers in and around Winchester will notice smoother trips after VDOT retimed 21 traffic signals this spring along Routes 11, 277, and 522, including key intersections south and west of town. The changes aim to cut congestion, save fuel and time, and improve safety, with projected regional savings in the millions each year.
4. Latest from the Drought Monitoring Task Force: Most of still in a drought (augustafreepress.com) — State drought officials have downgraded conditions for our area, moving Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah counties and the City of Winchester from a drought warning to a drought watch. While recent rain has helped, Winchester residents are still considered in drought conditions, so continued water awareness and conservation remain important even as the official alert level eases.
5. Daily Roundup of Recent Arrests – September 25-26, 2026 (thewinchestergazette.com) — Residents of Winchester and Frederick County can access a regularly updated roundup of recent arrests, with a reminder that all listed individuals are presumed innocent. The Winchester Gazette stresses that information comes from government sources, may change, and should not be used alone for judgments or decisions.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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