🌱 Shooting In Miller Park + Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Donation

Hello again, hello. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; cooler. High: 51 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lynchburg:

1. The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting in Miller Park involving two shooters and two victims. The victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and police recovered seven casings in the Miller Park pool area. The story is still developing and more information is expected to be released. (WFXR)
2. Sandusky Middle School is set to receive new musical instruments courtesy of the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a national organization that supports music education in schools. The foundation donates new instruments to underserved schools with minimal budgets, often replacing instruments that are over 30 years old. This donation comes as many school music programs across the U.S. face funding cuts. (ABC 13 News)
3. In December, Roscoe Turner, owner of Lynchburg Music Center and Lynchburg Pawn Shop, discovered that over $30,000 had been transferred from two of his bank accounts to unknown accounts in California. Turner contacted his banks, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Bedford County Sheriff's Office immediately after discovering the transactions. The transfer of funds was unauthorized and remains under investigation, but Turner believes his late wife's identity has been stolen. (ABC 13 News)

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Coming up in and around Lynchburg:

Friday, March 10

• Family Day Special, Let's Paint At Imagination Station Studio LLC, Forest (All Day)
• Hoverboard Glow Night At FunQuest Family Entertainment Center (5:00 PM)

Saturday, March 11

• Saturday Market Day At 1219 Main St. (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for things to do this weekend? Visit the Forest Farmer’s Market, an outdoor market with producer-only farmer and artisan products, on Saturday morning. (Forest Farmer’s Market via LYH)
• Mark your calendar for upcoming events in the Lynchburg area. This weekend specifically, Barefoot in the Park at the Commerce Street Theater will perform the classic Neil Simon comedy, Barefoot in the Park; additionally, Venardos Circus will take place at River Ridge mall through the weekend. (The News and Advance)

You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with another update!

— 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.