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Hello Broadway! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which familiar faces just stepped away from Broadway’s Town Council?
  • Could Broadway someday see passenger trains return alongside a new trail?
  • How did Broadway’s girls dominate Monticello in their home opener?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 52 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; cooler in the p.m., temps: high: 53, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Broadway Town Council honors departing members (dnronline.com) — Broadway’s mayor and council publicly thanked Vice Mayor Bev London, Councilman Chad Comer, and longtime Town Attorney Matt Light during their final council meeting, marking a major leadership transition at Town Hall. All three reflected on difficult decisions, community projects, and their deep affection for Broadway, promising to stay active in town life even as they step away from official roles.
   

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• Amid lawmaker concerns, Va. transportation board to consider rail and trail plan in January • Virginia Mercury (virginiamercury.com) — State transportation leaders are advancing a plan to buy the long-idle Shenandoah rail corridor that runs from Front Royal to Broadway, preserving it for a future rail line while building a multi-use trail. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority supports a rail-with-trail concept, though many public comments favor a trail-only option, and any passenger service through Broadway and on to Harrisonburg would likely be decades away.
   

• Gobblers down Mustangs for fourth consecutive victory (dnronline.com) — Broadway High’s girls basketball team rolled to a 66–45 home-opening win over Monticello at BHS, notching its fourth straight victory behind 18 points from Ella Yoder. Several Gobblers contributed solid scoring, and Broadway now turns its attention to hosting Harrisonburg in a key Valley District matchup Friday.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Harrisonburg

  • Gingerbread replicas of Generations Park and Friendly City Co-op are on display (dnronline.com)
  • Donations from 29th annual Toy Convoy distributed to Valley families (whsv.com)
  • Harrisonburg City School Board discusses plan for future job opportunities (rocktownnow.com)

Shenandoah

  • Step into 2026 with First Day Hikes at Shenandoah River State Park (royalexaminer.com)

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