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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lynchburg police are worried about your keyless ignition
  • Meet the six new officers now sworn to protect Lynchburg
  • How Lynchburg police say you can outsmart holiday scammers and thieves

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  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny much of the time, temps: high: 54, low: 22.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lynchburg crime rate declines as police warn about keyless ignition systems (newsadvance.com) — Crime in Lynchburg, including vehicle break-ins, is trending downward, but police are urging drivers to be cautious with keyless ignition systems. The deputy police chief says summer’s spike in stolen cars has eased, yet officers still want residents locking vehicles, securing valuables, and understanding how push‑button starts can make some cars easier targets.
   

2. Family and city leaders celebrate as six new officers take oath to protect Lynchburg (wset.com) — Six new officers have been sworn into the Lynchburg Police Department at City Council chambers, marking the start of their service to the community. Surrounded by family, friends, and city leaders, the recruits celebrated months of training and the support systems behind them as they step into their new roles protecting Lynchburg residents.
   

3. Stopping grinches: Lynchburg police offer tips to avoid holiday scams and porch pirates (wset.com) — Lynchburg police are sharing practical tips to help you avoid holiday scams and package thefts as online orders and last-minute shopping ramp up. Crime prevention specialist Katie Jennings urges residents to track deliveries, use trusted helpers for packages, and stay extra vigilant when shopping online so local “grinches” don’t steal your Christmas.
   

4. Women's Lacrosse Schedule Is Set for 2026 Season (fightingirish.com) — Notre Dame’s women’s lacrosse team will visit Lynchburg on April 6, 2026, to play Liberty, bringing a top ACC program to town for local fans. The rest of their newly released schedule includes a mix of conference and nonconference games across the country, but this Virginia stop is the closest chance for Lynchburg-area residents to see them in person.
   

5. Virginia Tech freshman enrollment from Northern Virginia tracks with previous years (cardinalnews.org) — Virginia Tech’s freshman enrollment from Northern Virginia this fall held steady despite fears that Trump administration funding cuts would sharply reduce numbers. The piece also notes the University of Lynchburg is preparing to pilot three-year bachelor’s degree programs, a change local families may watch closely as they weigh college options and costs.
   

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