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Spotted on the Purcellville calendar: Rock Painting at the Chapman DeMary Trail!

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Coffee in hand, Purcellville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you checked your property for the missing Purcellville woman?
  • Why Purcellville's old train station is now a regional trail magnet

Also on today's calendar: Rock Painting at the Chapman DeMary Trail! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Search Continues For Missing Loudoun Woman Last Seen In Purcellville (patch.com) — Authorities are actively searching in Purcellville for 81-year-old Carolyn R. Taylor, last seen Sunday morning on Foundry Road and considered endangered due to cognitive impairment. Residents near the area are urged to check yards, sheds, wooded edges, and review security footage, and to call 911 immediately with any sightings.
   

• 9 Charming Virginia Train Stations That Have Been Turned Into Something Completely Different (myfamilytravels.com) — Purcellville residents can take pride in the town's restored 1910 train station, now a lively trailhead and community space anchoring the western end of the W&OD Trail. The piece showcases how this landmark, alongside Main Street shops and markets, helps define Purcellville as a regional destination for cyclists and visitors.
   

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  • Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0252 in Purcellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Purcellville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leesburg

  • What an AOPA Flight Training Experience Award can do for you (aopa.org)
  • Loudoun County to host open houses on data center standards in September (insidenova.com)
  • A&S Dean Urges Incoming Students at First Lecture to... (virginia.edu)

Middleburg

  • This Historic Virginia Inn Has A Stunning Pool, Rolling-Hill Views, And Farm-To-Table Dining (southernliving.com)

Ashburn

  • Sneak peek at menu at Loudoun's new Torus Bagels (theburn.com)

Ok Purcellville! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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