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🌱 How 38 Louisa teachers just scored new money for their classrooms

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Hi Louisa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 38 Louisa teachers just scored new money for their classrooms
  • What Perriello’s comeback bid could mean for Louisa voters

Also on today's calendar: Whiskey Bizness and 2 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Louisafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 34, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy; not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Louisa County Public Schools awards dozens of teachers with grants (29news.com) — Louisa County teachers just received a big boost, with 38 faculty members awarded up to $1,000 each in classroom grants from the Louisa Education Foundation and school board. The surprise check deliveries at Louisa County High School will fund hands-on projects, new tools, and enhanced learning experiences for students across multiple subjects this year.
   

• Tom Perriello jumps into race for his former 5th District House seat (newsadvance.com) — Louisa County is again in the spotlight as former Congressman Tom Perriello launches a bid to reclaim the 5th District U.S. House seat, which includes Louisa. The race, amid ongoing redistricting fights and other potential Democratic contenders, could reshape how Louisa’s voice is represented in Washington next year.
   

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    Friday December 19
  • Tipsy Trivia Night
    Southern Revere Cellars, 1100 E Jack Jouett Rd, Louisa
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Cake Decorator in Louisa. Apply here.
  • TAD PGS, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Support in Louisa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Louisa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Goochland

  • Woman with over 20 years of local government experience named new director of economic development for Goochland County (wric.com)
  • Richmond District: Drivers are advised to plan for extra time if travel is necessary (virginia.gov)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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