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Good morning to you Leesburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to weigh in on Old Ox Road intersection safety changes

Also on today's calendar: FREE Intro Class and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: Very warm and humid, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Not as warm; a morning shower, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• OldOxRd/DouglasCt-OldOxRd/DullesSummitCt NOW (loudountimes.com) — Loudoun County is seeking public feedback on planned safety and pedestrian upgrades at two Old Ox Road intersections, and residents can review plans online or at the Edwards Ferry Road DTCI office in Leesburg. If written comments show enough concern, the county may schedule a public hearing, but requests must arrive by September 25, 2026.
   

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  • On this National Day of Rememerance, with so many in this area losing a loved one, colleague or friend, join me in remembering by good friend from Bucks County Pa, who left a Stock Trader Position at Dean Witter Reynolds in Old Town Alexandria, to
    become a Bond Trader at Cantor Fitzgerald in NYC , Mr. Bill Godshalk...Roll Tide Bill. May his and everyone's memory be a blessing. (Nextdoor Loudoun County Gov)
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  • Police: Husband Killed Wife, Then Himself In Centreville Home (patch.com)

Ok Leesburg! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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