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In today's newsletter:
- What could the Winchester Gateway decision mean for future data centers?
- What you should know before viewing Winchester's recent arrest listings.
Also on today's calendar: Mix It Up Sports Presents Live Combat Sports and 10 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Carrie S.!
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: Less humid with sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
- Monday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Frederick County Planning Commission recommends denial of Winchester Gateway data center (nvdaily.com) — Frederick County's Planning Commission has unanimously recommended denying the Winchester Gateway data center proposed just south of Winchester and backed an ordinance to remove data centers from all county zoning districts. Both decisions now go to the Board of Supervisors, with public hearings on Sept. 23 that could determine whether large data centers can be built near Winchester at all. 
• Daily Roundup of Recent Arrests – August 27, 2026 (thewinchestergazette.com) — Local readers are reminded that recent arrest listings for Winchester and Frederick County are provided as a public service, with everyone presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Winchester Gazette stresses that all information comes from government sources, may change, and should not be used alone to judge individuals, while offering a link to last week's arrests.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winchester
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★ Featured events ★
- Mix It Up Sports Presents Live Combat Sports →
Winchester Sportsplex, 221 Commonwealth Ct, Winchester, VA, 22602,
7:00 pm - Mix It Up Sports Presents Live Combat Sports, MMA and more →
Winchester Sportsplex, 221 Commonwealth Ct, Winchester
7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Division Holiday
Winchester , VA 22601 - Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber 407 S Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601
4:00 pm - Small Business Freedom Alliance
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber West Oaks Farm Market 4305 Middle Road Winchester, VA 22602 (540) 539-8175
7:30 am - School Board Visit to FDES
Winchester , VA 22601
8:30 am - SING - Senior Interest Networking Group
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Airport Business Center 491 Airport Road Winchester, Virginia 22602 (540) 450-5756
8:45 am - School Board Visit to DMIS
Winchester , VA 22601
9:45 am - Hob Nob in the Valley 2026
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Chilly Hollow Brewing Company 669 Chilly Hollow Rd Berryville, VA 22611
5:30 pm - NSV Civitan →
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Conference Room 491 Airport Rd., Ste 101 Winchester VA 22602 Enter Main Terminal Proceed to left to the end of the hallway
6:00 pm - Masonic Friends & Family
Winchester Hiram Lodge Af & AM Jim Barnett Park, 1001 E Cork St, Winchester, VA 22601, USA
5:30 pm - Winchester, VA — Aaron Tippin →
Backseat Events USA, 114 Full House Dr, Winchester
9:00 pm - Sevendust Tribute Show, feat. Illusion & Sonic Disciple @Backseat Events →
114 Full House Drive, Winchester
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- From Winchester to Country Radio: Hometown Artist Chris Darlington Makes History —Kerri Mariano Read on Patch
- Doing major and minor remodeling to house I inherited.
Need regular help on projects. Three year plan. Looking for quotes. Local references please. Retired, yet work more than ever! (Nextdoor Hayfield Road) - Can anybody tell me what these are???
Someone is throwing them into my yard and my dogs are trying to eat them! One dog ate part of one and got sick!!! I am trying to locate a source so I… (Nextdoor Greenwood Road)
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 7 – September 11, 2026 (virginia.gov)
Middletown
- Middletown Train Station Nears Completion, Eyes Christmas Opening (thewinchestergazette.com)
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