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π± How an Orange County High grad landed a shot with the Yankees
Happening soon: Next Stop Comedy on the Orange Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How an Orange County High grad landed a shot with the Yankees
Also on today's calendar: Jacob's Ladder and 4 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Windy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 59, low: 26.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 47 and low of 36 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Yankees Land 6-Foot-4 Bullpen Sweeper Specialist for Just $800K (heavy.com) β A former Orange County High School standout from Orange pitcher Bradley Hanner, has signed a low-cost deal with the New York Yankees and earned a 2026 spring training invite. The 6-foot-4 right-hander, once a top-ranked prep pitcher in Virginia, is drawing attention for his βeliteβ sweeper as the Yankees hunt for bullpen bargains.
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πΈ Around Orange
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π Upcoming Events in Orange
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β Featured events β
- Next Stop Comedy
Patch Brewing Co., 10271 Gordon Ave, Gordonsville
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Parks & Recreation OCHS Cheer Camp (Two Age Groups)
Orange County, VA Calendar , 201 Selma Road , Orange
9:00 am - Community Policy & Management Team (CPMT) Meeting
Orange County, VA Calendar , 146 North Madison Road Suite 102 , Orange
9:00 am - Parks & Recreation Open Play Pickleball
Orange County, VA Calendar , 200 Dailey Drive , Orange
6:30 pm - Jacob's Ladder
The Grelen Depot , 118 E Main St , Orange
2:00 pm - Parks & Recreation Open Play Pickleball
Orange County, VA Calendar , 200 Dailey Drive , Orange
6:30 pm - New Years Eve Celebration
Lake of the Woods Clubhouse , 102 Lake of the Woods Way , Locust Grove
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Saturday December 27
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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π Events Nearby
- Gimme a Break! Parent's Night Out - Culpeper, VA 2025
Culpeper County Fieldhouse , 16388 Competition Dr , Culpeper
6:00 pm - Ladies Night Up!
State Climb , 115 E Locust St , Culpeper
6:00 pm - Karaoke Night Friday at Beer Hound Brewery
Beer Hound Brewery , 201 Waters Pl Ste 102 , Culpeper
7:00 pm - Music in the Mountains with Jimmy O
DuCard Vineyards , 40 Gibson Hollow Ln , Etlan
2:00 pm - Jimmy O @ DuCard Vineyards!
DuCard Vineyards , 40 Gibson Hollow Ln , Etlan
2:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
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- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Orange. Apply here.
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π Nearby News
Madison
- Central remains perfect with blowout of Madison (dnronline.com)
Culpeper
- Fauquier Senior Center reopens in new, temporary location (starexponent.com)
- Most expensive homes for sale in Blacksburg (insidenova.com)
- Norfolk was burned, the only American city destroyed during the revolution; 250 years later, controversy remains over who ordered its destruction (cardinalnews.org)
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