🌱 City-Wide Curfew For Minors Proposed + ATV Rider Dies In Crash

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But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny. High: 82 Low: 56.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Lynchburg today:

1. An ATV rider died in Amherst County over the weekend after a crash. According to officials, crews received a call near 2:00 p.m. on Saturday to the South Pedlar ATV Trail System in nearby Elon. A medevac landed on a nearby bridge to airlift the injured to the trauma center. Unfortunately, the rider did not survive his injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. (WDBJ)
2. On the docket at this week's Lynchburg City Council meeting is a city-wide curfew for minors. There has been an uptick in recent criminal activity caused by juveniles, according to officials. Many community members wonder how effective the curfew will be if passed, especially because schools will let out for the summer in the weeks to come. Those interested should stay tuned after the meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. (Subscription: Lynchburg News and Advance)
3. Planet Fitness made a generous donation to the Lynchburg Fire Department (LFD), providing them with nine treadmills, an elliptical machine, two Arc trainers, and three step climbers. The fire department plans to incorporate this new fitness equipment into its existing collection across its eight fire stations and administration building. LFD expressed gratitude to Darryl Dubose of Station 2 for organizing the donation and praised Planet Fitness for its outstanding community partnership. (WSET)

Today and tomorrow in and around Lynchburg:

Monday, May 22

• Open Mic At The Clubhouse Sports Bar And Grill (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 23

• Book Swap At Rustburg Branch Library, Rustburg (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The supermarket Aldi will be coming to Lynchburg! According to ABC13, a banner is hanging outside of the old Bed Bath and Beyond on Wards Road announcing Aldi's impending opening with a "coming soon" message. (WSET)
• On Sunday, community members gathered at James River to help clean up litter near the water. The initiative was part of Star Hill Brewery's "Love Your River" event. (WFXR)
• For fans of the clothing store Simply Too Cute, May is the time to shop! Simply Too Cute is moving locations from inside River Ridge Mall to Timberlake Road near the West Edge Apartments. Many items are on final sale or discounted in advance of the move. (WSET)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.