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๐ŸŒฑ What investigators are still trying to learn about the Mechanicsville fatal crash

Good morning Hanover! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. โ˜€๏ธ

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators are still trying to learn about the Mechanicsville fatal crash
  • What led to the late-night shooting on Bell Creek Road?
  • How a drunk raccoon brought in $200,000 for Hanover Animal Control

Also on today's calendar: Hanover Concert Band Holiday Pops Concert and 7 more events.

๐Ÿ“ธ Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Hanover? Post it to Hanover photos of the day! โ˜ƒ๏ธ ๐ŸŸข-๐ŸŸ -๐ŸŸฃ-๐Ÿ”ด-๐ŸŸก-๐Ÿ”ต โ˜ƒ๏ธ

Today's riddle: Can February March? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 54, low: 29.
  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 55 and low of 50 degrees.


๐Ÿ“ฐ News we're reading

โ€ข Person killed in Mechanicsville wreck, deputies say (wtvr.com) โ€” A person was killed early Saturday in a crash on the 7200 block of Brooking Way in Mechanicsville, according to the Hanover County Sheriffโ€™s Office. Deputies are still investigating what led to the wreck, and no further details have been released yet. Residents in Hanover County may notice an ongoing law enforcement presence in that area as the case develops.
   

โ€ข 18-year-old in critical condition after Mechanicsville shooting (nbc12.com) โ€” An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot during a confrontation between two groups late Saturday night on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville, Hanover County. Deputies say multiple guns were displayed inside a business before the dispute spilled into the parking lot, where shots were fired and the suspects fled. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Hanover County Sheriffโ€™s Office or Crime Stoppers.
   

โ€ข Drunk raccoon in liquor store is repeat offender (boingboing.net) โ€” A mischievous raccoon that broke into a liquor store has unexpectedly brought more than $200,000 in donations to Hanover County Animal Control, thanks to viral attention and memes. The animal, a repeat offender in the same building complex, was rescued and released after being found drunk and passed out, and now serves as a lighthearted reminder of how shared humor can benefit local services.
   


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Other local events
    Tuesday December 16
  • West Hanover Yarn Works
    Montpelier Branch Creative Commons,
    6:30 pm
  • Wednesday December 17
  • Take & Make: Pasta Snowflake
    Mechanicsville Branch
  • Mechanicsville Manga Maniac Club
    Mechanicsville Branch Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side),
    4:00 pm
  • Greenwood Church Rd/Blanton Rd/Ashland Rd/Ashcake Rd Roundabout Public Hearing
    Patrick Henry High School , 12449 W Patrick Henry Road , Ashland
    6:00 pm
  • Writing for Joy
    Goochland Branch Goochland Meeting Room,
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday December 18
  • West Hanover Yarns Works
    Montpelier Branch Montpelier Conference Room,
    10:00 am
  • Let's Play Games!
    Goochland Branch Goochland Meeting Room,
    12:00 pm
  • Saturday December 20
  • Breakfast with Santa
    Hanover Tavern , 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd #1511 , Hanover


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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Boys Basketball at Home Against Brookland
    Holman Middle Glen Allen, VA 23059
    5:00 pm
  • Wrestling at Brookland
    Holman Middle Glen Allen, VA 23059
    5:00 pm
  • Basketball: G/JV
    Mechanicsville High School
    6:00 pm
  • Town Council Meeting
    Council Chambers - Ashland Town Hall , 121 Thompson Street , Ashland
    6:30 pm

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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

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๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

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Mechanicsville


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