🌱 Two Frederick County Teachers Arrested + Athey Alley Closure

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Winchester Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A couple of morning showers. High: 57 Low: 38.
• Tuesday: Clouds and sun. High: 52 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Winchester today:

1. Two Frederick County teachers were arrested for "inappropriate contact" with students. Emily Walker, a 23-year-old P.E. teacher at Frederick County Middle School in Winchester, allegedly had relations with a 12-year-old male student on multiple occasions. Matthew Geyer, a 41-year-old teacher's aide at Sherando High School, allegedly engaged in a sexual encounter with a 16-year-old male student. Walker is facing a felony charge of taking indecent liberties with a child and Geyer was charged with the delinquency of a minor. (Fox News)
2. Athey Alley, from National Avenue to Kern Street, will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. starting today, Mar. 27 through Apr. 27 due to Washington Gas work. It will be open to local and emergency traffic only. Click here to see more and to sign up for the city alert system. (Winchester City via Twitter)
3. Looking for something to do this week? Check out all the upcoming events at the Handley Regional Library System in Winchester! Events include a Dance Party on Mar. 31, Babytime on Mar. 28, and Paws For Reading on Apr. 1. (Handley Regional Library)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Monday, March 27

• Easter Bunny Photos At Apple Blossom Mall (11:00 AM)

Tuesday, March 28

• Baby Time At Handley Library (10:30 AM)
• Fotina Naumenko, Soprano At Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Dog Day Afternoon," Al Pacino's second collaboration with Director Sidney Lumet, will play at the Alamo Winchester on Sunday, Apr. 2 at 11:45 a.m. The movie follows a bank robbery that disintegrates into a hostage standoff. Click here for details and to buy tickets for the event. (Alamo Winchester via Twitter)
• Grammy Award-winning bluegrass group The SteelDrivers are coming to Winchester! As part of their Riding the Rails Tour, they will perform at Fiddles and Fifths Festival in Winchester on Sep. 16. (Celebrity Access)
• When you’re in the market for a new place, keeping tabs on the latest listings can take hours of tedious browsing online. Instead, check out a curated list of the latest homes for sale in the Winchester area! Listings include a three-bedroom on Rappahannock Trail for $349,900. (Winchester Patch)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!