🌱 Winchester FD Pays Respects During Funeral + VDOT Transport Survey

Hi all. It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Winchester Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Windy with a few showers. High: 49 Low: 42.
• Thursday: A brief shower or two. High: 58 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Winchester today:

1. The Winchester Fire and Rescue Department personnel paid their respects to Deputy Chief Lauck during the funeral procession on May 1. The department lined the 37 overpass as the procession passed. Deputy Chief Lauck was laid to rest at Shenandoah Memorial Park. (Winchester Fire and Rescue Department via Facebook)
2. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking public comment on the transportation issues on the US-50 corridor from VDOT Area HQ entrance in Frederick County to Keating Drive in Winchester. The community can share their opinion in an online survey here and learn more about the issues at a "Study Page" here. (VA DOT Staunton via Twitter)
3. Winchester's second "pick-up party" will take place on May 4 at 5:30 p.m. in Whittier Park, located off Amherst Street on Whittier Avenue in Winchester. Attendees can come dressed in the "Cosmic Cleanup" or space-related theme and participate in activities to accumulate points for prizes. The Community Cleanup event helps keep Winchester beautiful while having fun. (City of Winchester)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Wednesday, May 3

• Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival At 135 North Cameron Street (11:00 AM)
• Star Wars Trivia: Episodes 1-4 And Rogue One At Broken Window Brewing Co. (7:30 PM)

Thursday, May 4

• Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival At 135 North Cameron Street (8:00 AM)
• Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival At Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Winchester Parks & Recreation Department (WPRD) announced that the Rec Center and War Memorial Building will be closed on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 for the Apple Blossom Festival. WPRD also posted a "Park Program Survey" to hear feedback from the community about WPRD programs and events. (City of Winchester)
• The local real estate scene is never boring, and there are a variety of homes to browse these days. Check out the latest homes for sale in the Winchester area, including a four-bedroom on Williamson Road for $654,584. (Winchester Patch)
• Many local employers in the Winchester area are looking to fill openings on their staff for full-time and part-time employees. Opportunities include Financial Aid Advisor (Hybrid), Travel Nurse RN - Neurology, and Foreman Electricians. (Winchester Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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!