🌱 Double Homicide Arrest + Local Fire Recruit Line Of Duty Death

Hey, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Winchester Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 85 Low: 67.
• Saturday: Humid with clouds and sun. High: 88 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Winchester today:

1. An arrest has been made after the Frederick County double homicide in April. Jason Matthew William Bowen has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder for shooting two of his coworkers to death, Pamela Marie Lowande and Joshua Daniel Carter, at a home on Fromans Road. The incident is believed to have been a targeted attack and Bowen is being detained at the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center without bond. (The Winchester Star)
2. A Frederick County Fire Rescue Recruit has passed away at Winchester Medical Center after a sudden medical emergency. Ian T. Strickler began his fire training on Jul. 3, 2023 and was in Recruit Class #14. According to the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Facebook page, his death is being recognized as a Line of Duty death with all honors. (Firehouse)
3. The Winchester Star’s Softball Coach of the Year award has been given to Patrick Gibson, the coach of James Wood High School! Despite this year being Gibson’s first, the team set a school record of 22-3 and came out victorious in their tournaments, making it to states for the first time. Patrick says the biggest disappointment of the season was the Sherando loss of seven to two, and even though the team is losing seven senior players this year, he is still very optimistic for next year. (The Winchester Star)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Friday, July 7

• First Friday At Old Town Winchester (5:00 PM)
• Eras Evening At Polka Dot Pot (6:00 PM)

Saturday, July 8

• Author Event: Dr. Kathryn Roe Coker At Winchester Book Gallery (11:00 AM)
• Author Event: Andrea Shapiro At Winchester Book Gallery (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking to add some pets to the family? The Winchester Area SPCA has a litter of 10-week-old kittens who are vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to find a forever home. Meet them here! (Winchester Area SPCA via Facebook)
• The Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter is hosting a BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser each month throughout the summer. Don’t miss the next dinner on Jul. 15 at Winchester Moose Family Center 1283. (Winchester Area Temporary Transitional Shelter via Facebook)
• Have you joined the Handley Regional Library System’s adult summer reading program? If not, there is still time to be entered into the monthly drawing! (Handley Regional Library System via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.