Good morning, Lynchburg.

The Lynchburg Fire Department held its annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Monday to honor firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The service featured a five-bell signal tribute and recognized the families they left behind.

LEAP’s Winter Farm Share is inviting Lynchburg residents to register for fresh winter produce from local farms.

The program will launch soon+ participants should check online for registration instructions.

Madison Heights welcomed Amherst County’s first Chipotle on Monday, adding to a string of new businesses along Route 29 as residents gain more lunch choices.

Director Tyler Creasy said additional residential and commercial projects will fuel growth & offer more community options.

The Claw Factory, open off Timberlake Road since Sept.

19, features 56 machines offering games and prizes — including Gotcha Capsules and claw foot machines — for local visitors. It operates Monday-Thursday noon-8 p.m., Friday noon-9 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Evergreen Burial Park will host its 21st Annual Historic Walking Tour, offering residents a guided visit through its storied grounds to learn about local history (further details on timing and meeting point are forthcoming).

Gas prices in Lynchburg fell over the last week, with AAA reporting the average for a gallon of regular gas dropped 7 cents to $4.13 as of Monday; statewide, prices dropped 10 cents to $4.12.

The decrease follows a national trend of lower prices.

Stewartsville Elementary will close at the end of this school year as the school board reviews four consolidation plans that could also affect Bedford Primary (vote set for Oct.

15).

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg is designing a teen center across from E.C.

Glass High School on Langhorne Road that will open in spring 2027. Club staff are engaging teens in plans for spaces like a salon and podcast studio + recruitment for the program is underway.

New records have revealed the cause behind the Banister River fish kill, and local environmental experts are reviewing the findings — officials plan further action based on the data.

The FDA has expanded a recall for frozen organic blueberries and berry blends sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s after additional products were linked to an earlier E. coli outbreak.

Lynchburg consumers should check freezers and either discard the items or return them for a refund since no new illnesses have been reported.

Nearly 300 new townhome units are planned along Leesville Road, raising resident concerns as a study shows only 20% of drivers follow the 35 mph speed limit.

Local developers say the additions will provide more affordable housing options as traffic increases.