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Local News | Shenandoah CountyThursday, November 20, 2008Panel to look at pay for mileage WOODSTOCK — Shenandoah County Library Director Rob Pasco might be dealing with an ever-leaking roof, but he has an idea how to slow the flow of something else — county money for gas mileage. Thursday, November 20, 2008 Officials continue land hunt WOODSTOCK — The Shenandoah County School Board purchased land for a new building last week, but its search for spots to construct two new elementary schools continues.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 Strasburg planners recommend changing lighting ordinance for hotel STRASBURG — The Planning Commission has recommended that the Town Council approve an ordinance and two corresponding special-use permits that would legalize two currently nonconforming uses of upward-facing lighting in town. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Presgraves fighting trial move to Roanoke HARRISONBURG — Page County Sheriff Daniel W. "Danny" Presgraves is fighting the U.S. government's push to move his corruption trial to Roanoke. Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Civil suits alleging sexual harassment settled out of court NEW MARKET — The four civil lawsuits filed against the Shenvalee Golf Resort and its former general manager claiming sexual harassment have been settled out of court in Rockingham County. Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Seven fire department members terminated NEW MARKET — Its reputation currently in flames, the New Market Volunteer Fire Company has terminated seven of its members. Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Council discusses upheaval NEW MARKET — Though the matter was not on the Town Council's agenda, several panel members took time Tuesday to comment on the administrative upheaval at the New Market Volunteer Fire Company. Tuesday, November 18, 2008
WOODSTOCK — The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors is ready to put the old Woodstock High School up for sale. Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Council discusses upheaval NEW MARKET — Though the matter was not on the Town Council's agenda, several panel members took time Tuesday to comment on the administrative upheaval at the New Market Volunteer Fire Company. Monday, November 17, 2008 Shenandoah schools won't start before Labor Day WOODSTOCK — All's fair in love, war and starting the Shenandoah County Public Schools calendar after Labor Day. Saturday, November 15, 2008 Cockfight pit owner receives 16 months HARRISONBURG — A Manassas man who owned a Page County cockfighting pit shut down by federal agents was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court to 16 months in federal prison. Saturday, November 15, 2008 Persistent roof leak plagues Shenandoah County Library EDINBURG — Stuck between Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, Rob Pasco was taking part in Groundhog Day the last part of this week. Saturday, November 15, 2008
STRASBURG — Because of Americans' lust for cupcakes, a small dog will get to wear a Christmas sweater this year. Friday, November 14, 2008 Fire chief: Service won't be affected NEW MARKET — Despite the black cloud of fraud allegations hanging over it, the New Market Volunteer Fire Company is operational and ready and willing to run calls, acting Chief Matt Hughes said Thursday morning. Friday, November 14, 2008
QUICKSBURG — If you're going for a trip down memory lane, John O. Marsh Jr. is as good a walking partner as there is. Friday, November 14, 2008 Developer files suit against town over denial of subdivision plat STRASBURG — The developers of a controversial subdivision adjacent to Cedar Creek have filed — but not yet served — a lawsuit against the town appealing the August denial of a preliminary subdivision plat for the project, Town Attorney Jay Neal said Thursday. Friday, November 14, 2008 Strasburg council OKs charter changes STRASBURG — The Town Council approved several changes to Strasburg's charter Tuesday night, including one clarifying the number of votes needed to levy taxes. Thursday, November 13, 2008
WOODSTOCK — In these difficult times, the eternal optimism of children is refreshing. Thursday, November 13, 2008
s NEW MARKET — Over lunch Wednesday, a crowd of about 40 got a crash course in recent Colombian history, U.S.-Colombian relations and even international trade. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Officer: Fire not as harsh as feared EDINBURG — Emergency personnel battling a blaze in the George Washington National Forest are breathing a sigh of relief, according to U.S. Forest Service information officer Stephanie Bushong. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Strasburg to get grant, loan from USDA for water plant STRASBURG — Despite early indications to the contrary, the town will receive a loan and a grant totaling more than $14 million from the USDA Rural Development program for its new water treatment plant, according to Town Manager Kevin Fauber. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Shenandoah panel agrees to energy audit WOODSTOCK — The Shen-andoah County Board of Supervisors' property and public works committee has agreed the county should get at least an initial audit of how efficiently it uses energy. Wednesday, November 12, 2008 County Red Cross is drop off for cards WOODSTOCK — The Shenandoah County Chapter of the American Red Cross is serving as a drop-off location for holiday cards for soldiers and their families. Holiday Mail for Heroes is a joint effort of the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes, according to a news release from Shenandoah County Red Cross Executive Director Sharon Baroncelli. The cards go to military members, vets and their families here and abroad. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Government seeks to move Presgraves trial HARRISONBURG — Widespread interest in the Page County Sheriff Daniel W. "Danny" Presgraves public corruption case and related charges has prompted the government to request that his trial be moved to U.S. District Court in Roanoke. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Planners recommend rezoning for utility WOODSTOCK — The Planning Commission has unanimously recommended that the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors approve a rezoning request that will allow a trucking business to relocate from South Ox Road to a site on Va. 42. Monday, November 10, 2008
WINCHESTER — Suturing pig legs, starting IVs, studying X-rays, cradling pseudo-babies, getting inside a medical helicopter, inserting a breathing tube — it was all in a day's work for hundreds of youngsters who participated in the Come Explore Nursing and Health event Saturday at Winchester Medical Center. Monday, November 10, 2008 Alms house 'really not in good shape' WOODSTOCK — The cost of stabilizing the alms house at the county farm will run hundreds of thousands of dollars, the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors' property and public works committee has been told. Monday, November 10, 2008 Slaughterhouse plan withdrawn by owner WOODSTOCK — The sound coming from Forestville is the silence of the lambs. Monday, November 10, 2008 Wastewater plant begins operation MT. JACKSON — The town has ushered in a new era of treating sewage. Saturday, November 8, 2008 Cockfight pit owner to be sentenced HARRISONBURG — The Manassas man who owned the cockfighting pit linked to the federal indictment of Page County Sheriff Daniel W. "Danny" Presgraves says he should receive a lighter sentence next week because his wife has never had a job. Saturday, November 8, 2008 Planners support rezoning requests WOODSTOCK — In a 6-1 vote Thursday, the Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve two rezonings and corresponding special-use permit requests allowing Bryce Resort to build up to 30 townhouses on roughly 3.5 acres. Saturday, November 8, 2008 Shenandoah schools to offer child ID kits Shenandoah County Public Schools officials are taking an extra step to make sure no child is left behind. |
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