🌱 New Assessment Devices + Woman Arrested, Charged With Arson

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Here are the top three stories today in Lynchburg:

1. A Lynchburg city council member is demanding a musical being put on by two local high schools be canceled due to “anti-Christian” messages. Martin Misjuns, a Republican member of Lynchburg’s City Council, sent a letter to the school board objecting to the school play and demanding the resignation of the school superintendent. He says the community should not be funding disrespect toward any race, religion, or creed — something he believes the production of “The Prom” is doing. The musical takes place in a conservative town in Indiana, where a high school girl is banned from taking her girlfriend to the prom because they’re in a same-sex relationship. (WRIC ABC 8News)
2. A woman has been arrested on arson charges in connection to a mobile home fire, according to The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. According to deputies, first responders were dispatched to the 200 block of Hidden Valley Road for a structure fire on Apr. 27. During the investigation, it was revealed that the fire was intentionally set, identifying Margaret Ann Williams Adams as a person of interest. Williams Adams is being held without bond at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail. (WFXRtv.com)
3. On Saturday, the Lynchburg Fire Department (LFD) gathered with students from the Liberty University medical school to practice a new assessment device. LFD personnel and staff, and students from the Liberty University medical school got together to practice with new ultrasound assessment devices from Butterfly. The department said that these will help medical personnel with recognizing cardiac activity, collapsed lungs, and other medical conditions. (WSET)

Today in Lynchburg:

• Ladies Fitness At Hope Company (6:30 PM)
• Open Mic At The Clubhouse Sports Bar and Grill (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Peaks View Park in Lynchburg was among areas in the region that saw flooding due to heavy rainfall on Friday, spreading to some of the ball fields and trails. (WSLS 10)
• On Saturday, the Campbell County rescue squad celebrated 60 years with an open house for the public. There were food, games, and tours of their station and fleet! (WSLS 10)
• The Lighthouse's first affordable housing unit is coming to Lynchburg in the next two weeks. A non-profit, The Lighthouse organization works within the community to help bring affordable housing to those in need. The new home is the first of over 50 homes that the organization plans to build. (WSET)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll see you around!

— 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.