🌱 Local National Guard Troop Deployed To Border + Gov. Appoints Local

Welcome back, Winchester. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mainly cloudy. High: 82 Low: 59.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny. High: 88 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories today in Winchester:

1. Three Virginia National Guard units, including troops from Winchester, will lead Joint Task Force Cardinal as part of Operation Lone Star to assist in securing the southern border. The deployment is a response to Texas Gov, Greg Abbott's call for assistance after the expiration of Title 42. Gov. Glenn Youngkin's directive will send approximately 100 National Guard members and supporting personnel to Texas, with an estimated cost of $3.1 million for a 30-day operation. (The Center Square)
2. Gov. Youngkin has announced several key appointments to Virginia boards and administration positions. Among the appointments, Kevin D. Shreiner, a professional land surveyor from Winchester, has been appointed to the Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects. The appointments cover various areas such as education, agriculture, finance, health and human resources, labor, natural and historic resources, transportation, and veterans and defense affairs. (Governor of Virginia)
3. The North End Neighbors community is encouraged to attend a meeting where they can receive answers to their questions directly from the local government. Perry Eisenach, the public services director, will be present at the meeting scheduled for Saturday, Jul. 15 at 11:00 a.m. The gathering will take place at The Douglass School. (City of Winchester VA - Local Government via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Monday, July 10

• Preschool Time: Storytime Nook At Handley Regional Library (10:30 AM)

Tuesday, July 11

• Royals Vs Cardinals At Kevin Anderson Field At Bridgeforth Stadium (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ernest LaRose, a sanitation worker in the City of Winchester, has been recognized as the July Employee of the Month for his exceptional dedication and bravery. He assisted Winchester police in capturing a wanted suspect on the Loudoun Street Mall, preventing harm to an officer and helping to secure the suspect until backup arrived. (City of Winchester, VA - Government)
• National Night Out on Aug. 1 at Old Town Winchester is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity to create safer and more caring communities. It encourages positive interactions between neighbors and law enforcement, fostering a sense of community and togetherness. (Winchester Police Department via Facebook)
• The Winchester Police Department is currently seeking Virginia-certified police officers to join its team. Interested applicants can apply here. (Winchester Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.