🌱 Winchester Man Sentenced For Firearm Purchase + 2023 Celtic Fest

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

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cooler with a little rain. High: 40 Low: 30.
• Saturday: A morning rain or snow shower. High: 41 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Winchester today:

1. A man from Winchester was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to giving false information during a firearm purchase. The firearm was later linked to a deadly shooting in Washington D.C. Investigators used security footage and receipts to determine that Oxner bought the firearm using a relative's debit card and later found another firearm purchased by Oxner in an unrelated search warrant in Washington D.C. (WRIC)
2. Celtic Fest is returning to Old Town Winchester, featuring a variety of vendors and activities celebrating Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and Breton culture. Vendors include artisan vendors and jewelry makers, while performances and demonstrations will feature traditional Celtic music, dance, and instruments. Local businesses will also offer entertainment and specials throughout the day. (Winchester Virginia)
3. The City of Winchester is hosting a workshop on Saturday, Mar. 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Rouss City Hall. Attendees can learn about how funding is allocated for capital improvements, how public schools are funded, and how budget decisions are made. The workshop aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the budget process and to answer questions from attendees. (Old Town Winchester)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Friday, March 10

• Story Time At The Airport At Winchester Regional Airport (10:30 AM)

Saturday, March 11

• Author Event: Lauren Roberts - "Gemini Divided" At Winchester Book Gallery(11:00 AM)
• Celtic Fest In Old Town Winchester (12:00 PM)
• Author Event: Cassandra Taylor - "Why I Serve" At Winchester Book Gallery (2:00 PM)
• Apparition Trail Ghost Tours Of Old Town Winchester At John Handley Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Your favorite local vendors will be back again for the weekly Winchester Farmer’s Market tomorrow, Mar. 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop by the Freedom AG & Energy parking lot and support the Winchester small business community! (Winchester Farmer's Market via Facebook)
• Handley High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary during the 2023-24 school year, and they’re looking for memorabilia from current and former students, staff, and community members to include in a book about the school’s history. If you have any items to consider for inclusion, bring items to the Hollingsworth Mill tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to be photographed or scanned. More information about the celebration can be found at onehandley.com. (Winchester Star )
• If you’re a Neil Simon fan, you won’t want to miss this production of “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” opening this weekend at the Winchester Little Theatre. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays until Mar. 25. Tickets start at $14 and are available on the theatre’s website. (Winchester Little Theatre)

Alrighty, you're all good 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!