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In today's newsletter:

  • How an Amherst junior golfer nearly captured a state golf title.
  • What land did Amherst council just approve for a new park?

Also on today's calendar: BStrong Coaching Open House (Maverick Strength and Conditioning).

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun; not as cool, temps: high: 57, low: 32.
  • Thursday: Cooler; an afternoon shower, with a high of 50 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lancer golfer Caitlyn Baxter honored for standout season (newsadvance.com) — Amherst County High School junior golfer Caitlyn Baxter has been formally recognized by the county school board after a standout season that included a second-place finish in the VHSL Class 4 state championship. The Amherst native’s achievements, work ethic, and growing list of honors highlight a rising local athlete putting the community’s golf program on the state map.
   

• Headlines from across the state: Drunk raccoon found in liquor store is a repeat offender, officials say; more … (cardinalnews.org) — Amherst residents may be interested to know that the Amherst council has voted to buy land for a new public park, according to a linked report. That local decision appears alongside other Virginia headlines, including Bedford’s Second Amendment stance, statewide school performance, and major economic developments elsewhere in the state, all compiled in this brief news roundup.
   

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  • Central Virginia Community College creates new early college program for homeschoolers (wfxrtv.com)
  • Powerball jackpot reaches $1.1 billion with drawing tonight at 10:59 p.m. (wset.com)
  • How Madison House of the Arts is fighting food insecurity with new kids breakfast program (wsls.com)

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