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🌱 Why Hopewell’s fire marshal rushed to a Prince George park blaze

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Hey there, Hopewell! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Hopewell’s fire marshal rushed to a Prince George park blaze

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 55, low: 50.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 57 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prince George looking into cause of major fire at Scott Park building (progress-index.com) — Hopewell’s fire marshal’s office helped Prince George crews battle a major fire that heavily damaged the concession stand at Scott Memorial Park late Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported, but damage is estimated at $140,000, and Prince George police are investigating the cause. Anyone with information is urged to contact Prince George Police.
   


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    Thursday December 18
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    Appomattox Regional Library- Hopewell Branch, 209 E Cawson St, Hopewell
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  • Season's Greetings Neighbors, my boy wondered off yesterday and may have lost his way home....
    if anyone seen or know of his whereabouts please contact me at 757-603-7659. Thanks in advance.@ (Nextdoor Ward 7)
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    I want to warn local contractors and service providers about a scam attempt I recently encountered. I was contacted by someone using the name Robert… (Nextdoor Hopewell Marina)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Officer saves man being attacked by dogs in Colonial Heights (wric.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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