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🌱 Could that “free rent” email be a costly Staunton scam?

Good day Staunton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could that “free rent” email be a costly Staunton scam?
  • How Staunton turns its downtown into a Hallmark-style Christmas escape
  • How license plate readers helped track a Staunton suspect to Buena Vista

Also on today's calendar: Staunton Farmers Market Winter Market.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and colder, with a high of 29 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold with periods of sun, temps: high: 33, low: 19.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Staunton police charge woman with money laundering in alleged rental scam (newsleader.com) — Staunton residents are being warned to double-check any unexpected rent offers after local police charged a Roanoke woman in an alleged scam that cost a Staunton tenant money. Investigators say the victim sent rent through Cash App after a fake email, and some funds were allegedly converted to Bitcoin, leading to a felony money laundering charge and an upcoming Staunton court appearance.
   

2. 5 Charming Virginia Towns That Go All-Out For Christmas, According To Visitors (islands.com) — Staunton gets a starring role here as a storybook-style Christmas getaway, with Beverley Street’s Victorian architecture, a festive parade, and Gypsy Hill Park’s drive-through Celebration of Lights all highlighted. The piece also links Staunton to nearby Charlottesville and other Virginia holiday towns, suggesting easy regional trips packed with markets, performances, wineries, and historic estates that shine during December.
   

3. Staunton Man Arrested for Vehicular Tampering and Theft (rocktownnow.com) — A man from Staunton has been arrested in Buena Vista in connection with several recent vehicle tampering incidents and an alleged vehicle theft, according to police. Investigators from Buena Vista, Rockbridge, and Augusta County used license plate reader technology to identify the suspect, and authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact Buena Vista Police.
   

4. Dunlap, Bennington leads Riverheads girls in win. Basketball roundup. (newsleader.com) — Staunton High’s girls basketball team rolled to a dominant 66–30 district win over Alleghany, led by 21 points from Chasyn Smith and strong support from teammates. The roundup also highlights Riverheads’ rivalry win over Buffalo Gap and split results for Waynesboro’s girls and boys squads in Shenandoah District play.
   

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    Tuesday December 16
  • 2025 Lantern Tours
    Frontier Culture Museum, 1290 Richmond Ave, Staunton
    5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are you bored?
    A good watch to learn a little bit about the Coyote / Coy Wolf on the east coast is linked below. They are here. Have been … (Nextdoor Newtown/West End)
  • We are having a kinda arts an craft show today Saturday 12-13 at augusta expo in fishersville.
    Free admission, free parking, easy in an out to interstate 64 . All indoor ,heated building. Come on out an buy some Christmas presents for someone … (Nextdoor Newtown/West End)
  • Staunton District Traffic Alert for Dec. 15 – 19, 2025. Please use caution in highway work zones.... (X: VaDOTStaunton)
  • Do you travel along Route 340 (Rosser Avenue/P. Buckley Moss Drive) between Northgate Avenue and Ladd Road? VDOT wants to hear from you! Take a short... (X: VaDOTStaunton)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Staunton. Apply here.
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Day in Staunton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Staunton here.

Ok Staunton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Staunton

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Staunton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.