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🌱 How a tie-breaking vote reshaped Kilmarnock’s Town Council this week

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  • How a tie-breaking vote reshaped Kilmarnock’s Town Council this week

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

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 53 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: A morning shower; windy, temps: high: 60, low: 29.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kilmarnock Town council appoints Cynthia Scott to fill unexpired term (rrecord.com) — Kilmarnock’s Town Council has appointed resident Cynthia Scott to fill the unexpired term of Curtis Smith after considering seven applicants. Following split support between finalists Scott and Braxton “Carter” Robbins, Mayor Shawn Donahue broke a tie vote, underscoring strong public interest in serving in town government.
   

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  • Does anyone know of a good auto repair shop in the Kilmarnock area that works on Mini Coopers?
    I've noticed a lot of them around here so I'm hoping someone has a lead. Thank you! (Nextdoor Painter Point)
  • Neighbors PLEASE do not give away animals on Nextdoor or Facebook marketplace, people can do horrible things.
    Please call your local animal shelter if you have a pet you need to give away. (Nextdoor Indian Creek Estates)
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Kilmarnock. Apply here.
  • Lancaster County School District posted a job opening for Preschool Teacher in Kilmarnock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kilmarnock here.

🗞 Nearby News

Yorktown

  • Coleman Bridge opening delays expected to persist into early 2026 (pilotonline.com)
  • Letters for Dec. 16: Don't ignore early contributors to Virginia rail line (dailypress.com)
  • Major Battles That Turned the Revolution (naludamagazine.com)

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