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Good morning to you Winchester! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Winchester’s child services program earn a statewide innovation honor?
  • What you should know before reading Winchester’s recent arrest listings
  • Why a Winchester driver’s van rolled over on a New York thruway

Also on today's calendar: Antique Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAY 10-4 and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 47 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Monday: Occasional morning rain, temps: high: 54, low: 24.
  • Tuesday: Very windy; much colder, with a high of 31 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winchester CSA Program Receives State Innovation Award (thewinchestergazette.com) — Winchester’s Children’s Services Act program has earned a statewide innovation award for how it coordinates support for at-risk children and families. The city-run initiative uses state and local funds to provide tailored community-based services, overseen by a multi-agency local team that monitors outcomes, budgets, and safeguards against misuse of funds. The recognition highlights Winchester’s emphasis on accountability and family-focused care.
   

• Daily Roundup of Recent Arrests – December 20, 2025 (thewinchestergazette.com) — Winchester-area residents are reminded that people listed in the Gazette’s recent-arrests roundup are presumed innocent and that all information comes directly from government sources. The notice stresses that charges can change, data may not be fully current, and readers should avoid making decisions based solely on mugshots or brief arrest details.
   

• Van Carrying 14 Overturns on I-87; Driver From Winchester (thewinchestergazette.com) — A commercial van crash in upstate New York involved a 65-year-old driver from Winchester whose vehicle rolled over on I-87 with 13 passengers aboard; all suffered only minor injuries. State police say mechanical issues were ruled out and cited driver inattention, along with speeding and electronic device use, as factors while the investigation continues.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winchester

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    Thursday January 1
  • Rotary Club of the Northern Shenandoah Valley
    Region's 117 (Skyline Room) , 180 Bald Eagle Dr , Lake Frederick
    6:00 pm
    • Friday January 2
  • First Friday @ WBG – Live Art!
    Top of Virginia Regional Chamber , 7 N Loudoun , Winchester
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday January 3
  • Champagne Saturday
    Top of Virginia Regional Chamber , 450 Green Spring Rd , Winchester
    12:00 pm
    • Sunday January 4
  • Author Event: A.S. McConnell - Christmas Miracle
    The Winchester Book Gallery , 7 North Loudoun Street , Winchester
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday January 8
  • Antique Silver & Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAY 10-4
    6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101
    10:00 pm

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  • Are there any general contractors/builders who are taking on new work in 2026?
    We're looking to do a full kitchen & dining room gut/renovation and bathroom addition. I'm already exhausted getting the run around from companies… (Nextdoor City Center)
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