🌱 Street Closure For Loudon Street Mile + 100th Class Of Handley HS

Hello and happy Monday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Winchester these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 68 Low: 54.
• Tuesday: Periods of sun with a shower. High: 68 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Winchester:

1. Loudon Street from Commerce to Boscawen in Winchester will be closed for the Loudon Street Mile on Monday. The May 29 race will cause street closures from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Click here to see all upcoming Winchester road closures. (Winchester City via Twitter)
2. On Friday night, May 26, the 100th group of Handley High School students graduated, securing the Class of 2023 a place in local history. The educational facility opened in Winchester in September 1923. Congratulations to the 308 members of the graduating class! (Subscription: The Winchester Star)
3. Reba and David Myers, owners of Dollar Stretcher in Winchester, sued the federal government for the price of 1,560 cartons of cigarettes, which were seized during a smuggling investigation that resulted in a mistrial. The government offered to give the cigarettes back, but they had expired during the ordeal. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Paul V. Niemeyer agreed with other federal circuits and found the government immune from the suit. (VA Lawyers Weekly)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Monday, May 29

• Live Music By Kimberly Burke At The Briedé Family Vineyards (12:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 30

• Paint Night "White Stag" Harry Potter Vibes At Easely Created (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• An older intact male dog named Rocket was found on Caroline Street wearing a camo collar. Call the Winchester Area SPCA at (540) 662-8616 if Rocket is your dog. (Winchester Area SPCA via Facebook)
• Winchester Fire and Rescue Department posted a picture on Facebook of a yellow supply line on the ground. The department asks residents to find an alternate route if they are driving and see this yellow hose, because vehicles will damage the much-needed water supply to firefighters. (Winchester Fire and Rescue Department via Facebook)
• Whether you’re actively searching for a new home or just looking into nearby properties, check out the latest homes for sale in the Winchester area at the link! (Winchester Patch)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next 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!