🌱 Local business owner dies in tragic vehicle accident

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In today's newsletter:

• Local business owner dies in tragic vehicle accident

Also on today's calendar: Poe's Richmond: Presented by the Poe Museum and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Noah tell his sons about fishing off the ark? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy with rain and drizzle, with a high of 53 and low of 48 degrees.
• Wednesday: Rain, temps: high: 58, low: 52.
• Thursday: A.M. rain; otherwise, cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Off-road vehicle vehicle crash kills John Mazza Jr., prominent business owner and pilot (progress-index.com) — A tragic off-road vehicle crash in Matoaca claimed the life of John Mazza Jr., a respected business owner and pilot. The accident occurred on October 25, and Mazza was known for his contributions to aviation and local community.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Matoaca

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 30

• VSU Agritourism Fall Fest — Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia State University
  VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 30

• Board of Supervisors Fall Advance
  Board Training Room , 14010 Boydton Plank Road , Dinwiddie
  9:00 am
• Poe's Richmond: Presented by the Poe Museum
  Ettrick Park , 20400 Laurel Rd , Petersburg
  11:00 am

Friday October 31

• QUARTERLY Form 941 Employers Federal Tax Return submission deadline for Jul - Sep
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association , 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd , Petersburg
• Board of Supervisors Fall Advance
  Board Training Room , 14010 Boydton Plank Road , Dinwiddie
  9:00 am

Saturday November 1

• Valued Veterans Fall Recognition Ceremony (with Valued Veteran of Year Recognized) held in November
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association , 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd , Petersburg
• Pilgrim Ceremony - Jeffrey Dowdy - Franconia #1076
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association , 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd , Petersburg
  2:00 pm

Sunday November 2

• Pilgrim Ceremony - Kim Denniston - Fredericksburg #1655 1 PM
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association , 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd , Petersburg

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 28

• Trick-Or-Treat Dance Party
  Ettrick Park , 20400 Laurel Rd , Petersburg
  1:00 pm

Friday October 31

• QUARTERLY Form 941 Employers Federal Tax Return submission deadline for Jul - Sep
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association , 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd , Petersburg

Saturday November 1

• Valued Veterans Fall Recognition Ceremony (with Valued Veteran of Year Recognized) held in November
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association , 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd , Petersburg
• Pilgrim Ceremony - Jeffrey Dowdy - Franconia #1076
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association , 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd , Petersburg
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Colonial Heights

• Petersburg High School Class of 1975 celebrates at 50th golden reunion (progress-index.com)
• Football Game Preview: Meadowbrook Monarchs vs. Colonial Heights Colonials + Official Tickets (maxpreps.com)

Petersburg

• Petersburg High School's 'First Class' wears 70s attire for 50th reunion. See photos (progress-index.com)
• Sponsored Content: Inspiring Mini-Documentary Spotlighting the RBC Dealer Institute (richmondbizsense.com)
• Spanberger and Sears engage with voters in Hampton Roads ahead of election night (wric.com)

Chester

• LSU has now fired offensive coordinator Joe Sloan (lsureveille.com)

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