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Hello again Harrisonburg! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How JMU's explosive second quarter buried Marshall in Harrisonburg
  • Phone ping in Harrisonburg helped police track deadly I‑81 shooting suspect
  • What PETA's $10,000 whistleblower offer could mean for Harrisonburg meat plants

Also on today's calendar: Shenandoah Valley Real Estate Wealth Workshop (Live Virtual Sign-Up) and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Camden Coleman, George Pettaway lead unbeaten James Madison to 45-17 romp over Marshall (whsv.com) — James Madison stayed unbeaten in Harrisonburg with a dominant 45–17 win over Marshall, powered by Camden Coleman's three touchdown passes and George Pettaway's 206 rushing yards and two long scores. The Dukes erased an early deficit with 28 straight second‑quarter points, thrilling home fans before heading on the road to face Georgia Southern next weekend.
   

• Virginia: Gunman Vows "Three People Are Going to Die" Before Shooting Two Co-Workers, Then Himself (lawenforcementtoday.com) — A workplace shooting in Manassas that killed two people and injured a third briefly drew investigators' attention to Harrisonburg, where the suspect's phone was pinged before police tracked his car down Interstate 81. The North Carolina man later died of a self‑inflicted gunshot during a standoff in Augusta County, leaving families, co‑workers, and regional communities grappling with the sudden violence and unanswered questions about motive.
   

• PETA will pay meat workers $10,000 to blow the whistle. Is that a good thing? (greenprophet.com) — Harrisonburg is one of several meat‑producing regions where PETA is offering $10,000 to workers who provide information that leads to government enforcement over misrepresented meat products. The campaign follows allegations involving Shenandoah Valley Organic's Farmer Focus brand and raises broader questions about paying whistleblowers, how regulators verify claims, and what it all means for consumers who pay premiums for higher‑welfare labels.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone in need of a place to stay this weekend?
    I have one furnished room with a private bathroom in my house. I live alone with my dog Bruno. (Nextdoor Downtown Harrisonburg)
  • Hello, I make homemade zucchini bread and I am making a huge batch soon.
    I am selling each loaf for $12. If you or know anyone who would like to buy some, please let me know! (Nextdoor Reservoir Street)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Harrisonburg. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrisonburg here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

  • Dementia Virtual Tour; Season's Last Farmers Market (bridgewater.blog)
  • No. 2 Equestrian Defeats No. 1 Lynchburg, 5-4 on the Road (dartmouthsports.com)
  • No explosives found after bomb threat near Bridgewater business on Main Street (dnronline.com)

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Ok Harrisonburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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