🌱 County School Board Member Arrested + Raise For Winchester Teachers

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: An afternoon thundershower. High: 72 Low: 51.
• Thursday: Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Winchester:

1. On Jun. 8, Frederick County School Board member Miles Adkins was arrested and now faces two misdemeanor charges for allegedly driving under the influence and refusing a breath test. According to Virginia State Police, at about 1:27 a.m. troopers stopped Adkins, who was driving a vehicle traveling west on Va. 7. The 39-year-old has since posted bond from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center and he declined to comment on the phone on Monday, Jun. 12. (Subscription: Winchester Star)
2. On Monday night, Jun. 11, the Winchester School Board unanimously voted to approve a series of employee salary increases. The decision comes after the Winchester City Council agreed to completely fund Winchester School's fiscal year 2024 budgetary request last month. The new fiscal year begins Jul. 1. (Subscription: Winchester Star)
3. Virginia Career Works Winchester is hosting the Winchester Job Fair on Thursday, Jun. 15! The Virginia Department of Social Services and other HIlltop, Aerotek, and more employers will be attending. The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 419 N. Cameron Street, 2nd floor, in Winchester. (Virginia Employment Commission via Twitter)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Wednesday, June 14

• Tiny Tales Story Time: Connecting With Nature At Museum Of The Shenandoah Valley (11:00 AM)
• 2023 Summer Kid's Crusade At Lighthouse Baptist Church (10:00 AM)

Thursday, June 15

• Adult Workshop: Plein Air Painting At Museum Of the Shenandoah Valley (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Winchester is searching for a new Deputy Chief of Operations for Fire & Rescue!
  Learn more about the role: click here to learn more about the role and click here to apply. (Winchester Fire via Twitter)
• Check out the latest episode of the Rouss Review to learn about City Council's recent meeting and more! Click here to listen. (City of Winchester via Twitter)
• A beautiful three-bedroom home with a porch and balcony is for sale on Doe Trail for $279,999! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Winchester area at the link. (Winchester Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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!