🌱 I-66 Bridge May Be Renamed For Trooper + Handley Students Sign LOI

Good morning, friends. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Winchester Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 72 Low: 51.
• Saturday: Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m.. High: 71 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories in Winchester today:

1. The Interstate 66 eastbound bridge over the U.S. 340-522 interchange could be renamed for Trooper Kevin C. Manion, a Virginia State Police Trooper assigned to the Area 13 office in Winchester and who patrolled Warren County. Manion was killed in the line of duty in 2006 when an unsecured rifle stowed behind the seat of a pickup truck discharged as the truck was pulled onto a rollback tow truck. The Warren County Board of Supervisors recently approved a resolution to request a name change from the Commonwealth Transportation Board. (The Winchester Star)
2. On Wednesday, Handley High School's Elizabeth Imoh and Pierce Francis signed letters of intent to participate in Division I college athletics. Imoh is a preferred walk-on with the NCAA Division I Cavaliers' track and field team and Francis will run cross country and track and field for NCAA Division I Marist College in Poughkeepsie. (The Winchester Star)
3. From Jul. 18 through Jul. 20, Winchester kids aged 13 through 18 are invited to join
   the Winchester Police Department, Winchester Fire & Rescue, and Virginia Army National Guard for an interactive Public Safety & Military Career Preview. Local kids will have the opportunity to see if the careers interest them through hands-on scenarios, live demonstrations, and more. The preview takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Winchester RIT Center on Woodstock Lane. Click here to request more information. (Winchester Police Department)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Friday, May 19

• EastGHOST At The Monument (7:00 PM)

Saturday, May 20

• Family Funday Paint Class Open to Ages 6-Adult At 47 W Boscawen Street (6:00 PM)
• Gray Matter At Winchester Moose Lodge (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cancer survivor Tyler Quinn decided to pursue a career in healthcare after experiencing incredible care during his life-threatening leukemia treatment. Quinn now helps others as a charge nurse at Winchester Medical Center. Read more about Quinn's story here. (Winchester Medical Center via Facebook)
• Winchester Area SPCA's dog kennels are overflowing with adorable dogs who need your help! You can help your local community and local animals by adopting, donating, and/or sharing this message with others. (Winchester Area SPCA via Facebook)
• Online house hunting is great, but sometimes you just need to see the home in person to know if it's "the one." Check out upcoming open houses in the Winchester area, including a three-bedroom on Tye Court on Saturday, May 20! (Winchester Patch)

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