Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shenandoah

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 How a DARE officer once changed drug education in Page County schools.

Shenandoah, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Shenandoah! 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 a DARE officer once changed drug education in Page County schools.
  • How a late-night Flock camera vandalism turned into gunfire pursuit

Also on today's calendar: Dogs 2 Read 2 @Shenandoah Community Library.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DARE begins (pagevalleynews.com) — Fifth graders in Page County schools, including those from the Shenandoah area, once met a new kind of teacher when DARE officer Ellen Phillips began leading drug‑resistance lessons in 1989. This archival piece recalls how the program focused on self‑worth and decision‑making rather than just naming drugs. It also notes how quickly Virginia school divisions adopted DARE statewide.
   

• New York man fires rifle at deputy after vandalizing several Flock cameras in Luray (pagevalleynews.com) — A New York man is accused of shooting at a Page County deputy after several license-plate Flock cameras were vandalized and set on fire around Luray, with Shenandoah Police among multiple agencies assisting. The deputy was not injured, the suspect eventually surrendered, and investigators are asking anyone who saw damaged cameras or heard gunfire to contact the sheriff’s office.
   

📸 Around Shenandoah

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Shenandoah

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Shenandoah Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Shenandoah. Apply here.
  • Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian in Harrisonburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shenandoah here.

🗞 Nearby News

Elkton

Harrisonburg

  • Harrisonburg police warn of increased traffic as JMU students return (whsv.com)
  • Enter to Win Tickets to Each Night of the Shenandoah County Fair (969wsig.com)
  • Train, Moon Taxi to perform at JMU's Atlantic Union Bank Center (whsv.com)

Ok Shenandoah! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shenandoah

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Shenandoah

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.