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Sharp Shooter's - Lorton's Shooting Range, A Poor Turnout On Election Day and the Number of the Day

Plus, Lorton's week in crime and the Battle of Lake Erie.

It’s Tuesday, Sept. 10. Here are five things you need to know. Tell us what we need to know on the Patch message board!

1. Sharp Shooters Small Arms Range . Have you been to the range? Give it a great rating on Patch!

2. You Said It: “For Governor I will vote for a man who actually lives here, works here, raised his family here, Ken Cuccinelli!” A reader responds to our question about whether you’ll be voting this November. Estimates suggest a poor voter turnout for the statewide election.

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3. ICYMI: Here’s Lorton’s weekly crime report.

4. Number of the Day: 5 (or 5S, to be exact). Rumors are swirling about the latest announcement today from Apple. Among the rumors a slick new iPhone device that may include fingerprint identification technology.

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5. Today…in History: On Sept. 10, 1813, U.S. forces defeat the British in the Battle of Lake Erie, an important point in the War of 1812. Tall ships recently re-enacted the battle.

Have an awesome day! 


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