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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Winchester Police Log 476 Calls, Make 2 Shoplifting Arrests (thewinchestergazette.com) — Winchester residents can see a snapshot of last week's police activity, with 476 calls for service, two shoplifting arrests at Apple Blossom Mall stores, and investigations into a hit-and-run, vehicle theft, and a motorcycle crash. The department notes this is a highlight reel, and directs people to its website for the full briefing.
• All 7 Winchester Public Schools Score Above 80 in Ratings (thewinchestergazette.com) — Winchester families can see how every city public school performed this year, with all seven schools scoring above 80 on Virginia's performance framework and Handley High earning a Distinguished rating. Several schools are labeled "Approaching Expectations" because of federal TSI rules tied to students with disabilities, and the division outlines new supports aimed at improving outcomes for those students.
• Clarke Sheriff Seeks Cody Southard on Two Firearm Charges (thewinchestergazette.com) — Clarke County deputies are asking area residents to help locate Cody Eugene Southard, who is wanted on misdemeanor charges of brandishing and recklessly handling a firearm. Tips can be shared anonymously through Winchester Frederick Clarke Crime Solvers, where information leading to an arrest may earn a cash reward, making this a case Winchester-area readers could directly help solve.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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