🌱 Local Lane Closures + Woman Guilty Of Murder For Supplying Drugs

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 70 Low: 46.
• Tuesday: Very warm with periods of sun. High: 78 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Winchester today:

1. Between today, Apr. 3, and Friday, Apr. 7, there will be intermittent lane closures near the N. Pleasant Valley Road, National Avenue, and Berryville Avenue intersection. A local service provider will be working on the stormwater infrastructure in the area. (Winchester City via Twitter)
2. For the first time in Winchester's history, a jury found a person guilty of murder after giving drugs to someone who overdosed. On Thursday, Mar. 30, a Winchester Circuit Court jury found 32-year-old Britney Hope Barr of Wardensville guilty of felony homicide and distribution of fentanyl. On Sep. 17, 2020, Barr gave Wilson "Warner" Cropp III a lethal combination of fentanyl and etizolam, then took his phone and fled after realizing he was overdosing. Barr will be sentenced on Jun. 23 and faces a maximum of 80 years in prison. (Subscription: Winchester Star)
3. The Winchester Farmer's Market has switched to its spring/summer hours over the weekend. The market schedule will now be Saturdays and Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Freedom Ag & Energy, 447 Amherst St. The market sells a variety of local products from local vendors. (Winchester Farmer's Market via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Monday, April 3

• Bass Ensemble At Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall (7:30 PM)

Tuesday, April 4

• Chat & Playdate At Handley Regional Library System (11:00 AM)
• Easter Bunny Photos At Apple Blossom Mall (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Animal control found a female, tan, cocker spaniel on Mar. 31 and brought the dog to the Winchester Area SPCA. The dog does not have a collar or microchip. If this is your dog or you have any information on her, please call 540-662-8616 if you know the owner. View the link to see a picture. (Winchester Area SPCA via Facebook)
• The Film Club kicks off this month with some great films at the Alamo Winchester! Included in the showings are "Smoking Causes Coughing" on Apr. 5, "Nights of Cabiria" on Apr. 12, "Superman" on Apr. 16, and more. (Alamo Winchester via Twitter)
• On the hunt for a new home nearby, but getting tired of looking through the same old real-estate listings every time you search online? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Winchester area at the link, including a three-bedroom on Roberts Street for $299,999! (Winchester Patch)

That's it 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!