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Hanover, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Hanover! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Hanover’s new state lab change crime investigations across Virginia?
- What did the ex-Hanover High boosters president do to get prison?
- See how a Hanover High standout ranked at scout day
Also on today's calendar: The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 102, low: 71.
- Saturday: Not as hot with sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virginia opens new state-of-the-art Central Laboratory in Hanover's Mechanicsville area (wric.com) — A major new state Central Laboratory has just opened in Hanover County’s Mechanicsville area, bringing more than 100 forensic and medical examiner professionals into a 281,000-square-foot facility on Times Dispatch Boulevard. The move shifts key crime and death investigation work from Richmond into Hanover, promising long-term investment, high-skilled jobs, and expanded public-safety capabilities based right in the county. 
• Former Hanover High Athletic Boosters club president to spend one year in prison for embezzlement (wric.com) — A former Hanover High School athletics boosters president has been sentenced in Hanover County Circuit Court to one year in prison and ordered to pay restitution after embezzling from the club. The case underscores how financial misconduct can affect local school programs and highlights the court’s effort to recoup tens of thousands of dollars for the community.
• 2026 Ironbridge Showcase Scout Day: Stat Release (prepbaseballreport.com) — A Hanover High School player, Daniel Liso, ranked among the top fastball arms at the recent Ironbridge Showcase Scout Day, clocking in just over 82 mph. The event highlighted several standout Virginia high school prospects, including athletes from nearby Atlee and other regional programs, giving local families a snapshot of emerging baseball talent.
📸 Around Hanover
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★ Featured events ★
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Social Hour at The Hedged Vine →
The Hedged Vine, 13337 Greenwood Rd B, Glen Allen
1:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Community Services Board Meeting
Hanover County Main Calendar Martha Ann Fields Building7515 Library Drive Hanover VA
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Beginner's Hula Dancing
Pamunkey Regional Library Atlee Meeting Room, Atlee Branch
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Finance Committee →
Hanover County Main Calendar -
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Early Voting Begins for Primary Election →
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Hanover County Main Calendar Hanover County Administration Building > Board Room - Hanover Cou
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Ashland Morning Book Club
Pamunkey Regional Library Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Ashland Branch
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Ashland Bridge Club
Pamunkey Regional Library Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Ashland Branch
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The GovCon Summer Soiree - Federal Contractors NETWORKING EVENT →
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:00 pm
Monday June 15
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
Monday June 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Daily Ranger Talk at Cold Harbor Battlefield
Richmond National Park Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center, 5015 Anderson-Wright Drive, Mechanicsville VA 23111.
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Community Policy and Management Team →
Hanover County, VA Calendar
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Personal Finance Seminar 101
Colonial Trail Elementary Glen Allen, VA 23059
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RU Summer 2026
Deep Run High School - Multipurpose
5:45 pm
Thursday June 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m looking for a housecleaner.
Just a small woman business owner that’s licensed and insured. Don’t want a big company or franchise. Like to support entrepreneurial ladies like… (Nextdoor Hanover)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Ashland. Apply here.
- Drury Hotels Company, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Glen Allen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hanover here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ashland
- Store Associate in 133 JUNCTION DRIVE, Ashland, Virginia,United States (cvshealth.com)
- Material Handler at Wegmans Food Markets (wegmans.com)
- After Ashland dam removal, freshwater mussel species reintroduced to South Anna River – Mountain Media, LLC (henrycountyenterprise.com)
Glen Allen
- Wittman honors Glen Allen student who earned Congressional Gold Medal Award (henricocitizen.com)
- 8713 Swink Pl, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (redfin.com)
- 2808 Queensland Dr, Glen Allen, VA 23294 (realtor.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It cracks up (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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