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🌱 Trudy Goetz forgives her mother's murderer in court
Hey there, Amherst! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Trudy Goetz forgives her mother's murderer in court
- Amherst Falcons dominate in WIAA playoff opener
Today's riddle: What did Noah tell his sons about fishing off the ark? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy, breezy and cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cool with rain, temps: high: 51, low: 47.
- Thursday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Long time coming': Sales gets life in prison for elderly woman's murder in Amherst (roanoke.com) — In a poignant court session, Trudy Goetz forgave Justin Sales, who received a life sentence for the murder of her elderly mother in Amherst. This case, which unfolded over six years, highlights the deep emotional impact on the victim's family. 
• WIAA Football Playoffs: Round 1 Filled with Upsets and Shutouts (tchdailynews.com) — The Amherst Falcons showcased their strength in the WIAA playoffs, defeating Lancaster 42-14. Junior running back Ayden Nerdahl led the charge with an impressive five touchdowns, propelling the team into the next round of the postseason.
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PADDY D QUARTET: "READY TO SAIL
Second Stage | Amherst, 194 2nd St, Amherst
7:00 pm
Friday November 14
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Final LIVE Market of Season
Parking lot across from Hill Hardware in downtown Amherst.
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Planning Workshop Amherst County Planning Commission
Amherst County , 153 Washington St , Amherst
6:00 pm
Thursday October 30
🗓 Events Nearby
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City Council Finance Committee Meeting
Lynchburg, VA Calendar , City Hall - 2nd Floor Training Room 900 Church Street , Lynchburg
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Young Potters: Beginning Throwing and Hand Building
May Carter Pottery Studio , 519 Commerce Street , Lynchburg
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City Council Work Session
Lynchburg, VA Calendar , 900 Church Street , Lynchburg
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Beginning & Intermediate Pottery
May Carter Pottery Studio , 519 Commerce Street , Lynchburg
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City Council Meeting
Lynchburg, VA Calendar , 900 Church Street , Lynchburg
7:00 pm -
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
May Carter Pottery Studio , 519 Commerce Street , Lynchburg
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Public Hearing: Court House Hill/Downtown Historic District Boundary Increase
Lynchburg, VA Calendar , 900 Church Street , Lynchburg
11:00 am -
Kid's Clayworks: Fun and Games
May Carter Pottery Studio , 519 Commerce Street , Lynchburg
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Thursday Independent Studio
May Carter Pottery Studio , 519 Commerce Street , Lynchburg
6:30 pm
Tuesday October 28
Wednesday October 29
Thursday October 30
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🗞 Nearby News
Lynchburg- Lynchburg Film Festival returns to the Academy Center of the Arts (wsls.com)
- Women's Soccer Welcomes Mary Washington for Final Nonconference Bout (lynchburgsports.com)
- Centra's best friend, April Sweetie, uplifts spirits in hospital visits (newsadvance.com)
- Haaland scoring run over in Man City loss as Arsenal opens up 4-point lead in Premier League (fox40.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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