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In today's newsletter:

  • Who is taking over as pastor at Fincastle’s Catholic church?
  • What secret Botetourt spy story is debuting onstage in Fincastle?
  • How secure is Fincastle’s water supply during this regional drought?

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Saturday: High thin cloudiness, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Diocese of Richmond announces clergy assignments for 2026-2027 (catholicvirginian.org) — Catholics in Fincastle will see a change at Church of the Transfiguration this summer, as Father Peter Naah becomes pastor and Father Zaverio Banasula moves to Virginia Beach. The Diocese of Richmond’s new assignments, effective July 1, also shuffle many other priests across Virginia parishes, but Fincastle’s Masses and ministries will continue under new leadership.
   

2. Sidewalk Art Sale, VA 250 play at Attic Productions, VMT's rockabilly (wfirnews.com) — A new one-act play, A Most Horrid Conspiracy, is running this Thursday through Sunday at Attic Productions in Fincastle as part of Virginia’s VA 250 celebration. The Culture Calendar also highlights Roanoke’s Sidewalk Art Show and the Star City Rockabilly Festival for those looking to explore nearby arts events.
   

3. The Roanoke Valley is experiencing a drought, but it's far from raising red flags (cardinalnews.org) — Fincastle residents who get water through the Western Virginia Water Authority are in a region facing one of the driest stretches in more than a century, but reservoir supplies remain very strong. Carvins Cove and Spring Hollow together hold over 500 days of water, even as officials weigh updating a nearly 20‑year‑old drought plan and adding a higher‑use rate tier ahead of Google’s massive Botetourt County data center project.
   

4. Virginia Media Inc. acquires The Virginia Mountaineer, The Lebanon News (vpa.net) — Fincastle readers may notice ownership changes at The Fincastle Herald’s parent company, as Virginia Media Inc. expands by acquiring two additional Southwest Virginia newspapers. Leaders say the family-owned chain aims to strengthen local journalism across 18 counties while continuing investments in both print and digital community coverage.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)
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