🌱 Patch AM: What happens next after a Blacksburg councilman’s election fraud conviction?

What's up Blacksburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What happens next after a Blacksburg councilman’s election fraud conviction?
• How one small donation helps feed hundreds of Blacksburg-area kids
• Blacksburg community mourns the passing of Jason “Jake” Wade Mills

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Wilfredo T.!

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, warm and misty, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
• Friday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 48 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Blacksburg council member guilty of election fraud (montcova.com) — A Blacksburg Town Council member has been convicted by a Montgomery County jury of felony election-related charges tied to questions about his residency within town limits. Prosecutors said he misrepresented his address while serving on local boards and running for council, while his attorneys argued he relied on guidance from the former mayor. Sentencing guidelines outlined in the article could affect his future on council.
   

• University Club supports YMCA's Meals on Main program (montcova.com) — Families in Blacksburg should know that the YMCA at Virginia Tech’s Meals on Main program continues to receive local support, including a new $887.50 donation from the University Club of VPI & SU. The program offers free, USDA-approved meals and snacks to children in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and nearby areas, and has already served more than 200,000 meals. Residents can contribute online or by mail to keep it going.
   

• Mills, Jason Wade (nrvnews.com) — Blacksburg is mourning the loss of Jason “Jake” Wade Mills, 45, a lifelong resident born in town and known for his welcoming smile at Redline Automotive in Christiansburg. His obituary honors his love of family, football, and friends, and notes that services will be held at a later date, with donations to the family requested in lieu of flowers.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• CLOSED
  Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
  9:00 am
• Pulaski InSpire hybrid gathering
  InStill Mindfulness , 246 N Washington Ave Suite E , Pulaski
  2:30 pm

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day - Recreation Center closed
  Town of Christiansburg Calendar Christiansburg, VA 24073

Friday December 26

• Christmas Holiday - Administrative Office closed
  Town of Christiansburg Calendar Christiansburg, VA 24073

Saturday December 27

• Family Movie Matinee: Minecraft Movie & Rice Crispy Blocks
  Radford, VA Calendar , 30 W. Main St. , Radford
  11:30 am

Monday December 29

• 9:30 AM Monday Inner Radiance Yoga
  644 W Main St , Radford
  2:30 pm
• Family Paint Night – A Winter’s Tail
  Paint 'n Fun Ceramics , 782 New River Rd NW , Christiansburg
  6:00 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Town Hall , 100 E. Main St. , Christiansburg
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Boys Basketball vs William Byrd (JV 5:30PM/Var. 7:00PM)
  Salem High School , 400 Spartan Dr , Salem
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Years Eve - Recreation center closes at 5 p.m.
  Town of Christiansburg Calendar Christiansburg, VA 24073
  5:30 am
• Killer Countdown - Stave & Cork
  Stave & Cork , 115 E Main St , Salem
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Virginia Tech University posted a job opening for Assistant Dean of Advancement, College of Science in Blacksburg. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Christiansburg

• Musical magic made by tomorrow's traditionalists (montcova.com)
• Anderson, Dorris Tolbert (montcova.com)

Radford

• Radford city manager presents update on city's financial situation (wdbj7.com)
• Radford golfer to play at Lynchburg (montcova.com)
• Radford, Lottie Poff (nrvnews.com)

Ok Blacksburg! 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

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