Community Corner
🌱 Which Charles Town runners starred in this week’s Mid-Atlantic roundup?
Spotted on the Charles Town calendar: Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting
Good day Charles Town! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Charles Town runners starred in this week's Mid-Atlantic roundup?
- Why a Charles Town banker is sounding the alarm on a crypto bill
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Aurie C.!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mid-Atlantic three stars: August 17, 2026 * The Racing Biz (theracingbiz.com) — Charles Town's thoroughbred track had a strong week, with Amidships returning from a long layoff to crush a West Virginia-bred allowance field, while Jeannette the Jet and Bellofthebluegrass also scored local allowance wins. The roundup also spotlights standout performances at Monmouth, Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Parx, giving racing fans a quick look at who's hot around the Mid-Atlantic. 
• Wall Street Banks Duking It Out With Crypto Bros Over Key Bill – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A Charles Town community banker warns that a major crypto-regulation bill in the U.S. Senate could pull deposits away from local banks that finance homes, farms, and small businesses. The legislation, backed heavily by the crypto industry and many Republicans, has drawn sharp pushback from big and community banks, while supporters argue it will clarify rules, protect consumers, and keep innovation in the U.S.
📣 Charles Town Shout Outs!
- 🌟 Abby Owner of Harper's Ferry Market There's something really special about a person who doesn't just run a store—but creates a space where talented, passionate people can come together Check it out —Aurie C.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charles Town
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting
Jefferson County Schools WHS 300 Washington Patriots Dr, Auditorium, Charles Town, WV 25
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
🗓 Events Nearby
- Bird Walk at Cool Spring Preserve →
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States
7:30 am - Greencastle-Antrim Girls JV Soccer @ Musselman →
Musselman High School, 126 Excellence Way, Inwood
1:00 pm - Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting
Jefferson County Schools WHS 300 Washington Patriots Dr, Auditorium, Charles Town, WV 25
6:00 pm - Trail Stewards Volunteer Workday at Cool Spring Preserve
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States
7:00 am - Case Nature Center Open Day
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, WV, 25414, United States
9:30 am - Trail Stewards Volunteer Workday at Yankauer Nature Preserve
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Yankauer Nature Preserve, 438 Whitings Neck Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25404, United States
1:00 pm - Eclipse Sportswire Charles Town Classic Photo... →
Charles Town Races And Slots, 580 E 5th Ave, Ranson
12:00 pm - Eclipse Sportswire Charles Town Classic Photo Workshop 2026 →
Charles Town Races And Slots, 580 E 5th Ave, Ranson
12:00 pm - Monthly Bird Walks
Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation Woodpecker Woods, Old Furnace Road and Cheney Avenue, Bolivar, WV, 25425, United States
8:00 am - Loudoun Valley JV Football @ Musselman →
Musselman High School, 126 Excellence Way, Inwood
7:00 pm - Musselman Freshman Football @ Jefferson →
Jefferson High School, 4141 Flowing Springs Rd, Shenandoah Junction
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
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Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Beautiful Nursery Grade Mums for a Great Cause!
I will deliver to Spruce Hill, Spruce North, Huntfield & surrounding neighborhoods!!! (Nextdoor Spruce Hill Estates)
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Charles Town. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Ranson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charles Town here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harpers Ferry
- Washington, D.C.'s fall forecast is calling for a cooler autumn — here's when peak foliage could arrive (secretdc.com)
Shepherdstown
- Explore Yellowstone's history and wildlife at NCTC lecture (heraldmailmedia.com)
Martinsburg
- Pets fly to their forever families (newsargus.com)
- Two Days of Agricultural Law Education in West Virginia (morningagclips.com)
- Barrick, chambers intend to return to WVU football (theintermountain.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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