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City Nightspots\' ABC Hearings Canceled 2009-11-20
HARRISONBURG - Administrative hearings slated Thursday for two popular Harrisonburg nightspots charged with violating state liquor laws didn\'t happen.
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Ex-Mayor Criticizes Use Of Police Car 2009-11-19
ELKTON - The town manager says he was just doing his job. One town councilman called it an error in judgment.
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Miller To Head BC Board Of Trustees 2009-11-18
HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg attorney Nathan Miller has been tapped as the chairman of the Bridgewater College board of trustees.
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Attempted Murder Case Put On Hold 2009-11-17
HARRISONBURG - The case against an Elkton man facing arson and attempted murder charges is on hold until mental health experts decide whether he was sane at the time of the incident.
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New Elkton Police Chief A Native Son 2009-11-17
ELKTON - Kevin Whitfield fulfilled a roughly 15-year-old goal of becoming chief of the Elkton Police Department on Monday.
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Holiday Cheer, From Elkton To Afghanistan 2009-11-16
HARRISONBURG - Fondly known as \"Aunt Bubble\" to one of her nieces, Lindsay Etherton likes to goof around with relatives at family get-togethers.
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Mr. Cortes Goes To Washington 2009-11-16
HARRISONBURG - The story of an immigrant family that runs a successful taxi company in Harrisonburg starts about 10 years ago.
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Developer Looks To Expand Center 2009-11-14
BRIDGEWATER - A local developer has his sights set on a couple of projects that would more than double the commercial space at a shopping center on Bridgewater‘s North Main Street.
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Dog Found, Ending Teen\'s Rabies Fears 2009-11-13
HARRISONBURG - Ginny Coffman and her family breathed a sigh of relief Thursday morning after the dog that bit the 15-year-old two days earlier was found and identified.
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Looking At Capital Letters 2009-11-12
HARRISONBURG - The Charlottesville postmark on mail sent in the central Valley may become a thing of the past.
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Schools, Law Enforcement Eye Gangs 2009-11-10
DAYTON - There\'s no such thing, Sgt. Chris Rush says, as having too many solutions to preventing the spread of gangs.
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Attempted Murder Trial Set For Jan. 12 2009-11-09
HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg man charged with attempted murder will go before a jury early next year.
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Breeze Reporter Accepts Ruling 2009-11-09
HARRISONBURG - The final word has been written on James Madison University\'s flap with two student journalists accused of violating school policy.
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Harrisonburg Couple Wins $250K Jackpot 2009-11-09
HARRISONBURG - A local couple is a quarter-of-a-million dollars richer following a recent Mega Millions lottery drawing.
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A Monument To ‘Self-Sacrifice\' 2009-11-09
HARRISONBURG - Like so many others from the central Shenandoah Valley, Eddie Black recognizes names inscribed on four plaques on the monument off South High Street.
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Paying Tribute 2009-11-09
HARRISONBURG - The annual Veterans Day parade in downtown has, in recent years, been somewhat of a disappointment for participants and spectators.
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Verdict: Mixed Results 2009-11-06
HARRISONBURG - Hearings for two college journalists accused of violating university policy yielded mixed results Thursday.
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Theft Defendant Gets 10 More Years 2009-11-06
HARRISONBURG - A Broadway man convicted of a string of burglaries throughout the Valley was sentenced to another decade in prison Wednesday and ordered to pay more than $56,000 in restitution in Shenandoah County Circuit Court.
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New Life For Short Rentals 2009-11-05
PENN LAIRD - A public hearing Wednesday night left county planning officials\' heads spinning. After being in apparent limbo for more than a year, the controversial issue of short-term property rentals in Massanutten has been given new life.
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Driver Charged In August Fatal Bike Crash 2009-11-04
HARRISONBURG - More than two months after a bicyclist was killed on Port Republic Road east of Harrisonburg, police charged the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash.
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Voters Paint Page County Red 2009-11-04
LURAY - Voters painted Page County red on Tuesday and ushered in Republicans to the three seats up for election to the Board of Supervisors.
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Turnout Takes A Dive 2009-11-04
HARRISONBURG - As expected, Tuesday\'s election for local and statewide offices brought far fewer voters to the polls than last year\'s race for president.
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Page County Picks Thomas As Sheriff 2009-11-04
LURAY - John Thomas can soon drop the word \"interim\" from his title after being elected Tuesday as Page County sheriff in a landslide victory.
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Elkton Still Negotiating Purchase Of Well 2009-11-03
ELKTON - A well that became the solution to Elkton\'s water woes back in August still does not belong to the town.
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McDonnell, GOP Eye Sweep 2009-11-02
WEYERS CAVE - Polls suggest Republican Bob McDonnell should be picking out drapes for the governor\'s mansion.
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Police Probe Tire Slashings 2009-11-02
HARRISONBURG - Police are investigating vandalism in the city that has left tires on nearly two dozen vehicles flat.
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ACLU Likely To Support JMU Reporters 2009-10-30
HARRISONBURG - The American Civil Liberties Union will \"more than likely\" support two area college journalists facing administrative charges filed against them after they interviewed residents inside an on-campus dormitory.
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North River Library Pays Off $500K Expansion Debt 2009-10-29
BRIDGEWATER - About four years after the North River Library in Bridgewater opened its new wing, the expansion is completely paid off.
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15th District Race Gets Hot 2009-10-27
HARRISONBURG - The race for the House of Delegates 15th District seat boiled over Monday with the challenger accusing his opponent of being \"unethical\" and the incumbent decrying \"dishonest\" and \"mean-spirited\" attack ads.
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City Man Pleads To Meth Charges 2009-10-22
HARRISONBURG - A man investigators described as a mid- to upper-level methamphetamine distributor pleaded guilty Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Harrisonburg.
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How Well Do You Pay? 2009-10-22
HARRISONBURG - \"We pay their salaries.\" That\'s the common phrase for expressing derision over the actions, or lack thereof, of folks in Washington, D.C.
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Elkton To Hold Meeting On Clean-Coal Facility 2009-10-21
ELKTON - In an ongoing effort to build momentum for a proposed clean-coal research facility in Elkton, advocates are holding a public meeting about the facility Thursday.
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Police: Boy Accidentally Shot In Leg 2009-10-20
HARRISONBURG - Police said a 9-year-old boy was shot accidentally in the leg Monday while squirrel hunting with his father near Fulks Run.
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Elkton Chief To Step Down 2009-10-20
ELKTON - Town Council bid adieu Monday to one-third of the Elkton Police Department. Two employees, including the chief, are leaving the six-man department.
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Police Search For Tech Student 2009-10-20
HARRISONBURG - Police are looking for a Virginia Tech student who disappeared over the weekend following a concert at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
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Town Resident Hits Mega Jackpot 2009-10-19
SHENANDOAH - It\'s about 5,000 times the median annual household income in Page County - a two with eight zeros after it.
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‘Bulldog\' Chief Honored 2009-10-19
TIMBERVILLE - Retired Timberville Police Chief Richard Sullivan had his work cut out for him when he took the job in 1972.
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Driver Injured In Crash With Train 2009-10-16
HARRISONBURG - A Shenandoah woman was seriously injured Thursday when a train plowed into her vehicle on a private road in McGaheysville.
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Nine Arrested In Gang Case 2009-10-16
HARRISONBURG - Two suspected gang members who recently moved to the Shenandoah Valley and allegedly began recruiting Harrisonburg\'s youth were among nine people arrested Wednesday by the CHARGE Gang Task Force.
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Wind Energy Proposal Eyed 2009-10-15
SHENANDOAH COUNTY - The steps may soon be outlined for Shenandoah County property owners who aspire to harvest wind energy.
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Cops Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect 2009-10-15
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County deputies arrested a man Wednesday who\'s accused of robbing a North Valley Pike gas station at gunpoint last weekend.
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Dayton\'s Jurisdiction May Grow 2009-10-15
HARRISONBURG - Lead-footed drivers on roads outside Dayton may soon have to hit the brakes for cop cars other than Rockingham County deputies\' cruisers.
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Cheating The Executioner 2009-10-15
HARRISONBURG - The message was loud and clear to Shabaka WaQlimi. After being convicted of rape, murder and robbery, a Florida judge gave WaQlimi - now 60 - two life sentences and the death penalty.
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Surge In Gun Sales Wane 2009-10-12
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| 45. |
Crash Leaves Man Critical 2009-10-12
PAGE COUNTY - A Stanley man is fighting for his life after crashing his pickup into a home in Page County over the weekend - the second time this year that the house has been struck by a vehicle.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Eyes Rate Increases 2009-10-09
HARRISONBURG - Parents will see rates for the Boys & Girls Clubs\' after-school programs at Rockingham County schools go up by 50 percent, according to proposed increases.
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Right Route To School 2009-10-07
TIMBERVILLE - Timberville roads may get new neighbors in the form of nearly 2.3 miles worth of sidewalks and multipurpose paths.
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Police Arrest Accused Scammer 2009-10-06
HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg man accused of posing as a fundraiser for local nonprofit organizations has been arrested, police said Monday.
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JMU Group Joins Abortion Protest 2009-10-05
HARRISONBURG - Between war in the Middle East, the worst economy in decades and debate over health care reform, getting a word in edgewise on most other issues can be a daunting task.
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Gilbert Boosts War Chest With $19K Fundraiser 2009-10-05
HARRISONBURG - With about a month left until the election, Republican Del. Todd Gilbert continues to pad his campaign coffers in the race for the 15th District - and he\'s getting help raking in the cash from some GOP heavy hitters.
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Kids Learn To ‘Walk This Way\' 2009-10-05
HARRISONBURG - More than 2,500 children will learn to \"walk this way\" to their Harrisonburg and Rockingham County schools this week.
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I-81 Rollover Injures Three 2009-10-05
HARRISONBURG - Seatbelts likely prevented serious injuries or even death in a rollover crash Saturday on Interstate 81 that sent three people to the hospital.
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Fire Officials Probe Industrial Park Blaze 2009-10-02
HARRISONBURG - Firefighters responded to a blaze at a two-story industrial building on Beery Road about 12:15 a.m. Thursday.
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| 54. |
Shoes To Benefit Kenyan Widows 2009-10-02
HARRISONBURG - Don\'t let the footwear on display in the storefront fool you - Jack Collins shoe store is not reopening.
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| 55. |
After-School Headache 2009-10-02
HARRISONBURG -
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A Chance To Live The ‘Good Life\' 2009-09-28
NEW MARKET - Lizzy Hunter knows the people who will move into a group home in the Pleasant View subdivision.
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Police Charge Moving-Truck Driver 2009-09-28
HARRISONBURG - The driver of a moving truck whose compact car became unhinged Thursday on Interstate 81 and crashed into another vehicle didn\'t realize what had happened until he stopped for gas in Augusta County, police said.
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Fire Company Funds Restored 2009-09-24
NEW MARKET - The embattled New Market Volunteer Fire Department got some good news upon learning that its local government funding will soon be entirely restored.
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Local Tourism Continues To Rise 2009-09-23
HARRISONBURG - The economic downturn hasn\'t kept tourists away from the central Valley, but it seems to have diminished the number of visitors spending the night at area hotels.
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Year-Round Veggies, Here We Come 2009-09-14
HARRISONBURG - Beth Schermerhorn doesn\'t care what month it is. She wants to be able to make a salad with fresh vegetables grown in her own backyard, even in the dead of winter.
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City Hotels Robbed 2009-09-14
HARRISONBURG - Police believe one man was behind two armed robberies at Harrisonburg hotels Saturday night. The crimes occurred within minutes of one another, according to police.
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Crime Solvers Goes Online 2009-09-08
HARRISONBURG - In November, 19-year-old Reginald \"Shay\" Nicholson was shot and mortally wounded after a fight broke out at the Hunters Ridge apartment complex.
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Crash Claims Elderly Woman 2009-09-01
HARRISONBURG - A Deltaville woman died Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Massanutten Drive that sent three other people to the hospital.
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A Good Deed Gone Bad? 2009-08-29
HARRISONBURG - A Woodstock man is behind bars after an attempted robbery scheme in Rockingham County went awry.
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Not A ‘Gitmo' 2009-08-28
FRANKLIN, W.Va. - Entrepreneurs behind a proposed illegal immigrant detention center sought to quell concerns about the facility Thursday and assured residents it would not house "hardened criminals" or terrorists.
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Chamber Taps Interim President 2009-08-28
HARRISONBURG - Once again, Richard "Dick" Morin is the interim president of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce.
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‘Go Polar' At JMU Saturday 2009-08-27
HARRISONBURG - A polar researcher will be at James Madison University this weekend to give a presentation on changes at the North Pole and Arctic Ocean.
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Republicans In 20th Make Bell Their Nominee 2009-07-28
HARRISONBURG - The Republican Party's new candidate in the race for the 20th District House of Delegates seat is a familiar face.
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Harrisonburg Motorist Dies In Crash Friday 2009-07-06
HARRISONBURG - Alcohol and speed are suspected factors in a Friday evening rollover crash that killed a Harrisonburg man.
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‘Vision' Urged For Timberville Comp Plan 2009-06-29
TIMBERVILLE - It's a guide, Town Manager Austin Garber says, that directs Timberville's growth over the next decade and beyond.
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Swine Flu Hits County 2009-06-26
HARRISONBURG - As the H1N1 virus continues to circulate, the first case has appeared in Rockingham County.
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No Church Zone? 2009-06-10
HARRISONBURG - Broadway merchants have asked town officials to consider preventing churches from moving into retail and commercial spaces located on downtown Main Street.
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Residents Blast Council Over Rate Increases 2009-06-09
ELKTON - Town Council drew fire Monday night from former members of the governing body and other Elkton residents at a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases.
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Language Of Learning 2009-06-09
HARRISONBURG - Many people may take it for granted, but everyday tasks like shopping, going to the post office - even getting around town - can be tough if you can't speak or read English. That's something Askol Farag knows a lot about.
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Taxpayers Fired Up Over Proposed Rate Increases 2009-06-08
ELKTON - Elkton taxpayers plan to turn out in force tonight to protest the town's proposed 60-percent increase in water and sewer rates.
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Inmate Escapes After Checkout 2009-06-05
HARRISONBURG - A Rockingham County Jail inmate escaped custody Thursday after being checked out of the jail by law enforcement personnel.
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| 77. |
Giving Their All To Stop MS 2009-05-22
HARRISONBURG - Despite the tumbling economy, this was a record-breaking year for the city's annual multiple sclerosis fundraiser held Thursday.
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Fire Department Gets Funds Restored 2009-05-22
NEW MARKET - As expected, the New Market Town Council voted Tuesday to thaw funds previously frozen to the town's volunteer fire department.
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Volunteer Firefighter Saves Neighbor 2009-05-22
HARRISONBURG - A volunteer firefighter may have saved his neighbor's life when he rescued the man from a house fire Thursday night.
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Miller Preps For Future, Open For Any Endeavor 2009-05-21
PENN LAIRD - Logan Miller doesn't put herself in a box. She has ambition and determination, but isn't sure where it will take her.
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Pence Keeps Busy Staying At Top Of Her Class 2009-05-21
PENN LAIRD - Rachel Pence keeps herself busy. Really busy. Between sports, volunteer work, and the clubs and organizations that Pence is involved in, you might wonder how this 18-year-old Spotswood High School senior has time for school.
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BRCC Breaks Ground On Tech Center 2009-05-21
WEYERS CAVE - Construction is under way at Blue Ridge Community College for a facility that will be home to a new manufacturing program.
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| 83. |
Late-Night I-81 Crash Sends One To Hospital 2009-05-20
HARRISONBURG - A head-on crash on Interstate 81 sent one man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries late Tuesday.
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City Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge 2009-05-19
HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg man faces an attempted murder charge following a weekend incident in the city that started as a domestic dispute.
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Opinions Differ On Dayton Layoffs 2009-05-19
DAYTON - Town Council members reaped both criticism and praise at Monday's meeting for their recent decision to cut staff positions.
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DAILY NEWS-RECORD LEADERSHIP AWARDS, BROADWAY HIGH SCHOOL FINALIST: LISA WILSON 2009-05-18
BROADWAY - The old saying
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| 87. |
Recession Hits Valley Manufacturing Hard 2009-05-18
HARRISONBURG - Unless you've been cut off from the rest of the world for the last seven months, it's no secret which industries are at the forefront of the economic crisis.
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| 88. |
A Fighting Anniversary 2009-05-18
NEW MARKET - Civil War re-enactments aren't just about shooting guns and firing cannons.
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| 89. |
BC Graduates 288 2009-05-18
BRIDGEWATER - It started out as a project for his creative writing class.
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| 90. |
Hispanics Now 13.8 Percent Of City Population 2009-05-15
HARRISONBURG - The percentage of Hispanics in the city is more than double the state average, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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| 91. |
Tactical Retreat 2009-05-14
SHENANDOAH COUNTY - The fight over a proposed military-style training facility in Shenandoah County is over - for now.
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| 92. |
Dayton Town Attorney Steps Down 2009-05-14
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| 93. |
City Company Wins National Award 2009-05-13
HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg-based landscape and design company won a national award Tuesday from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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The Pub Accepts ABC's Ruling 2009-05-12
HARRISONBURG - The owners of The Pub have decided to accept a suspension of the bar's liquor license rather than file an appeal.
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| 95. |
Summer Institute At EMU Trains Peacebuilders 2009-05-12
HARRISONBURG - Fiji is a beautiful country with picturesque beaches and stunning landscape. But the Pacific Island nation struggles with inner turmoil and unrest.
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| 96. |
Hit-And-Run Suspect Still On The Loose 2009-05-11
HARRISONBURG - Several days and dried-up leads later, police are still on the hunt for the Harrisonburg man they believe caused a head-on crash late Wednesday.
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| 97. |
Police Seek Suspect In Crash 2009-05-08
HARRISONBURG - Police are looking for a Harrisonburg man they say caused a head-on crash late Wednesday night and fled the scene on foot.
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| 98. |
Blue Hole Debate Revs Up 2009-05-08
HARRISONBURG - A fatal crash nearly two weeks ago has reignited debate over a popular destination in western Rockingham County.
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| 99. |
Teacher, Pastor Wins Golden Deeds Award 2009-05-07
HARRISONBURG - When the fourth-grade teacher asked what the students wanted to be when they grew up, Michael Shenk knew right away.
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| 100. |
Jimmy Carter To Visit JMU 2009-05-06
HARRISONBURG - The Mahatma Gandhi Center for Peace and Global Nonviolence at James Madison University will honor a former U.S. president and first lady with its top award.
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Dayton Cuts Four Staff Positions 2009-05-06
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| 102. |
Developer Retreats On Training Site 2009-05-05
NEW MARKET - Following a meeting with Shenandoah County residents adamantly opposed to a proposed military-style training facility, the man behind the project decided to postpone a public hearing on it.
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Not Quite Quenched 2009-05-04
HARRISONBURG - The central Valley has been getting much-needed rain over the past few days, but it's a drop in the bucket compared to average precipitation levels.
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| 104. |
Training Facility Gets Flak 2009-05-01
NEW MARKET - Shenandoah County residents opposed to a proposed military-style training facility said the man behind the project was dodging their questions at a meeting Thursday.
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| 105. |
Thefts Land Man Nine-Year Sentence 2009-05-01
HARRISONBURG - A Broadway man accused of a string of thefts in Shenandoah County will spend nine years in prison for his involvement in a theft ring.
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| 106. |
Unemployment Increases Slightly In Harrisonburg 2009-05-01
HARRISONBURG - The city's unemployment rate increased slightly in March while Rockingham County and much of the rest of the central Valley enjoyed mild dips compared to February's numbers.
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| 107. |
Slaying Victim Named 2009-04-29
HARRISONBURG - Police have identified the victim of an apparent homicide whose body was found earlier this month in western Rockingham County.
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| 108. |
Dolan To Defend Training Facility 2009-04-29
SHENANDOAH VALLEY - Dave Dolan has seen a lot of information spread around in recent weeks about a training center he wants to build in Shenandoah County.
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| 109. |
Town Gets $4.2M Injection 2009-04-29
NEW MARKET - New Market will get a big chunk of change from federal stimulus money to connect to the Broadway wastewater treatment plant.
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| 110. |
Former Pro Football Player Praises Salvation Army 2009-04-28
HARRISONBURG - Oscar Roan says he's seen firsthand how the Salvation Army changes lives. The nonprofit Christian organization helped both him and his father beat alcoholism and get their lives back on track.
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Motorcycle Wreck Leaves One Dead 2009-04-27
HARRISONBURG -A motorcyclist died Saturday after being thrown into oncoming traffic on U.S. 33 west of Harrisonburg.
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| 112. |
Search For Next BC President Begins 2009-04-27
BRIDGEWATER - The search for Bridgewater College's next president is under way.
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| 113. |
Four Weddings And A Commencement 2009-04-27
HARRISONBURG - Several Eastern Mennonite University students couldn't wait until after graduation to start the next stage of their lives.
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| 114. |
Historical Bottle Diggers Of Virginia Prepare For Show 2009-04-24
HARRISONBURG - The Historical Bottle Diggers of Virginia is holding its annual show this weekend.
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| 115. |
Officials Try To Stem Chickenpox Outbreak 2009-04-24
The Virginia Department of Health and Page County Schools are hoping to stem a chickenpox outbreak affecting three public schools in the county.
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| 116. |
Efforts To Stop Proposed Training Center Continue 2009-04-24
NEW MARKET - A grassroots group in Shenandoah County that is opposed to a planned military-style training center is trying to gain momentum ahead of a hearing on the project.
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| 117. |
Big Tent's His ‘Playground' 2009-04-23
HARRISONBURG - Kellam Bermudez had quite a different childhood than most people. For one thing, what he called his
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| 118. |
Valley Program Marks Progress On Autism Education 2009-04-22
WEYERS CAVE - Teaching students with autism is a challenge for even well-qualified special education instructors.
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| 119. |
Civil War History Comes Alive 2009-04-20
ELKTON - As a veteran, John Mann believes American soldiers shouldn't be judged by the wars they fight.
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| 120. |
Bomb Threat Closes Harrisonburg High Early 2009-04-17
HARRISONBURG - A bomb threat at Harrisonburg High School made Thursday afternoon a dud.
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| 121. |
Transportation Board Approves Bypass Plan 2009-04-17
HARRISONBURG - Another step toward construction of a road project called the Bridgewater Bypass was taken Thursday, but what has been perhaps the biggest hurdle since its inception remains uncertain: funding.
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Elkton Appoints Council Member 2009-04-16
ELKTON - Elkton Town Council appointed the vice chairman of the town's planning commission to a vacant council seat.
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| 123. |
County Death A Likely Homicide 2009-04-15
HARRISONBURG - Police are investigating the death of a man found Friday in western Rockingham County as a homicide.
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| 124. |
Single-Vehicle Crash Kills 1 Near Elkton 2009-04-15
ELKTON - Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed an Elkton woman Monday night just outside town limits.
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| 125. |
Juvenile Court Judge Takes Oath 2009-04-14
HARRISONBURG - David O'Donnell takes his new role personally. As a juvenile and domestic relations court judge for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, O'Donnell says he'll lean on his own family to help him know how to handle sensitive issues.
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| 126. |
Council Vacancy Draws Interest 2009-04-13
ELKTON - Time is almost up for residents to apply for the vacant seat on the Elkton Town Council.
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| 127. |
Town Shortens Drive-Thru Hours 2009-04-10
HARRISONBURG - The drive-thru hours at the Dayton Town Office are going back to the original schedule, about two months after the administration indicated there wouldn't be a change.
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| 128. |
Blaze Damages Luray School 2009-04-09
Spring break got off to an unexpectedly smokin' start at Luray Elementary after a fire was discovered early Wednesday in a kindergarten classroom.
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| 129. |
Signer Woos Area Dems 2009-04-09
HARRISONBURG - Democrat Mike Signer says he's running for lieutenant governor because he believes the Republican Party is getting ready to make a comeback in Virginia.
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| 130. |
City Wine Bar Aims To Break Out Of The Mold 2009-04-09
HARRISONBURG - Don't let the European café-style fool you. Franklin's Café and Wine Bar is not a stuffy, uptight place, its owner says.
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| 131. |
Funeral Home Icon Dies At 91 2009-04-07
HARRISONBURG - Bill Lindsey was always there with a kind word when you needed him. And that was particularly important in his line of work.
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| 132. |
Fine Earth In Running For Top Award 2009-04-06
HARRISONBURG - A local business is looking for a little help in its effort to win the national Community Excellence Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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| 133. |
Woman Flown To U.Va. After Crash 2009-04-06
HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg woman is recovering at the University of Virginia Medical Center following a three-vehicle wreck Saturday west of Harrisonburg.
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| 134. |
Video Games: Culprit Or Scapegoat? 2009-04-03
BRIDGEWATER - Several high-profile shooting rampages have raised concerns in recent years that violent video games fuel deadly attacks.
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| 135. |
The Healing Wall 2009-04-02
HARRISONBURG - His eyes welling with tears, the 62-year-old Vietnam veteran gazed off in the distance, and looked more than 40 years into the past.
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| 136. |
Rosetta Stone Going Public 2009-04-02
HARRISONBURG - After months of speculation, Rosetta Stone laid out details of its plan to go public Wednesday in regulatory filings.
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| 137. |
Dukerz Bets On Economy 2009-04-02
HARRISONBURG - People thought it was crazy when they found out the Troutmans were going to open up a new restaurant at the beginning of the month.
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| 138. |
Elkton To Get Tough On Meals Tax 2009-04-01
ELKTON - Restaurateurs be warned. The town is going to crack down on eateries that don't pay the meals tax on time.
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| 139. |
Army Vet's Life Marked By Sacrifice 2009-03-31
HARRISONBURG - Lucius "Casey" Frye was a tough veteran of three wars who did what it took to get the job done and do it well.
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| 140. |
Police ID Pedestrian In Saturday Crash 2009-03-31
HARRISONBURG - Police have identified the pedestrian who was struck Saturday night on North Mason Street.
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| 141. |
Man Hit By Car Remains Critical 2009-03-30
HARRISONBURG - A pedestrian was hit by a car Saturday night on North Mason Street, sending a 54-year-old Harrisonburg man to the University of Virginia Medical Center in critical condition, police say.
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Energy Efficiency Grants Coming 2009-03-27
HARRISONBURG - The city is in line to get more than $200,000 in federal stimulus funds for projects to boost energy efficiency.
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| 143. |
They Can't Touch This 2009-03-27
HARRISONBURG - It looked like good news. The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority, the city's provider of low-income housing, learned $228,000 in federal stimulus money was coming its way.
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Elkton Council Member Quits 2009-03-26
Elkton Town Council's decision to hire a James Madison University senior for its top administrative job was not as unanimous as it first appeared.
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From JMU To Elkton's Top Job 2009-03-25
HARRISONBURG - Reid Wodicka, a James Madison University senior, balances work and school, a familiar position for many college students these days.
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Valley Residents Remember Bluegrass, ‘Old-Time' Music Icon 2009-03-24
HARRISONBURG - Local musician Carl William DePoy really struck a chord with those close to him.
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| 147. |
Snuffing Out Business? 2009-03-23
HARRISONBURG - The owner of Jess' Quick Lunch is worried that the state's new anti-smoking law could burn the restaurant's bottom line.
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Improving Home Improvements 2009-03-23
The benefits of home improvements can come in the form of two kinds of
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| 149. |
Town Manager A Priority For Elkton 2009-03-23
ELKTON - Elkton officials hope to fill the town's top administrative position quickly.Town Council has a special, closed-session meeting tonight to interview three candidates for the vacant town manager position.
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Embracing Other Cultures 2009-03-21
HARRISONBURG - Around the world in 80 ... minutes? Students and teachers from Spotswood Elementary School helped put on a series of fun and educational activities aimed at showcasing different cultures on Thursday night.
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| 151. |
State Police: Gang Initiation Texts ‘Phony' 2009-03-20
HARRISONBURG - Text messages have been going around claiming a gang initiation may happen at Wal-Mart this week, possibly a shooting or other serious criminal activity.
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| 152. |
Shooting Suspect Surrenders 2009-03-19
HARRISONBURG - The suspect in a weekend shooting on Logan Lane turned himself in early Wednesday morning.
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| 153. |
N.Y. Man Gets Five Years For Cocaine 2009-03-19
HARRISONBURG - A New York man arrested in Shenandoah County last summer with more than 2 pounds of cocaine will spend five years in prison.
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| 154. |
16 City School Jobs To Be Cut 2009-03-18
HARRISONBURG - As expected, 16 positions will be eliminated from the city schools division next year as part of overall cuts in its budget.
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Harrison Students Sweep Elks' Contest 2009-03-16
HARRISONBURG -Students from Thomas Harrison Middle School swept an "Americanism" essay contest sponsored by the local Elks lodge.
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| 156. |
1 Stabbed, 1 Shot In City 2009-03-16
HARRISONBURG - Two suspects were still on the loose Sunday night after separate violent incidents over the weekend sent two men to the University of Virginia Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
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| 157. |
Police Hunt For Suspects In Shooting, Stabbing 2009-03-15
HARRISONBURG - Two suspects are on the loose after separate violent incidents this weekend sent two men to the University of Virginia Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
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| 158. |
Bridgewater Mulls Pay Hike For Council 2009-03-13
BRIDGEWATER - Town Council members may get a raise for the first time in almost 40 years.
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| 159. |
Bridgewater Town Council Approves Zoning Change 2009-03-12
BRIDGEWATER - Town Council approved a rezoning request Tuesday for about 45 acres, clearing the way for a proposed subdivision of nearly 150 units.
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| 160. |
Dayton Seeks New Contractor To Finish Va. 257 Job 2009-03-12
DAYTON - One contractor is moving equipment out of town, making way for a new company to finish the water and sewer project along Va. 257.
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| 161. |
Cops Get Lift From Stimulus 2009-03-11
HARRISONBURG - Virginia's U.S. senators say funding from the federal stimulus package will benefit public safety agencies throughout the state.
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| 162. |
Schools Get Boost 2009-03-09
HARRISONBURG - Details are beginning to emerge as to how much funding local school divisions could receive in federal stimulus money. But what's not so clear is just how they'll be able to spend their share.
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| 163. |
Circuit City Closes Its Doors For Good 2009-03-09
HARRISONBURG - The last big price cut at Circuit City came around 4 p.m. on Sunday. And as sales go, it was about as big as most consumers will ever see. Going out of business will have that effect.
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| 164. |
Big Hearts, Bigger Help 2009-03-09
HARRISONBURG - Rob Hoskins and Jeffrey Long like to joke around. Hoskins, 54, and 13-year-old Jeffrey playfully poke fun at each other and mess around
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| 165. |
A Fresh Start In Dayton? 2009-03-09
HARRISONBURG - Dayton officials hope to work together at tonight's meeting better than has been the case since half the council was replaced at the beginning of the year.
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| 166. |
Help In Time Of Need 2009-03-06
PAGE COUNTY - Five-year-old Auna Sherfey was a firecracker.
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| 167. |
Fluoride Issue Heads To Court 2009-03-06
HARRISONBURG - You might think the fluoride issue in Timberville ended when Town Council voted last month to continue adding the chemical to its water supply.
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| 168. |
‘They Lost Everything' 2009-03-05
STANLEY - Investigators plan to pick up their probe today into what caused a house fire in Page County that left a family homeless and claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl.
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| 169. |
Football Legend Puts Faith First 2009-03-04
HARRISONBURG - Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden has 382 career wins.
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| 170. |
Advisory Closes Two Pendleton Schools 2009-03-04
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| 171. |
Big Chill Follows Big Storm 2009-03-03
HARRISONBURG - What may have been the Valley's last snowstorm of the winter didn't pass through quietly.
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| 172. |
Restoration Of Funds Urged For New Market Fire Dept. 2009-03-02
NEW MARKET - About three and a half months after voting to freeze funding for the New Market Volunteer Fire Company, the town and Shenandoah County appear ready to trust the department with their money again.
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| 173. |
Man Hit By Taxi 2009-03-02
HARRISONBURG - An unidentified man was taken to the University of Virginia Medical Center with serious injuries after being hit by a cab early Sunday in Harrisonburg.
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| 174. |
Teen, 20-Year-Old Die In Crash 2009-03-02
HARRISONBURG - A teenage boy and 20-year-old woman died Friday after they were ejected from their vehicle during a rollover crash on U.S. 33 in Barbour County, W.Va.
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| 175. |
Winter Weather Swats Valley 2009-03-02
HARRISONBURG - Winter weather hit the Valley over the weekend, with Sunday night's snow expected to continue into this morning for accumulations of anywhere between two to four inches.
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| 176. |
Harrisonburg Police Look For Wallet Thief 2009-02-27
HARRISONBURG - Police are looking for a suspect they say used credit cards from a stolen wallet.
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| 177. |
DEQ Reviewing Plant Permit Renewal 2009-02-25
HARRISONBURG - Broadway and an environmental advocate continue to butt heads over the town's wastewater treatment plant in Timberville.
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| 178. |
Deal Keeps Woman Out Of Prison 2009-02-24
HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg woman pleaded guilty Monday to hitting her boyfriend with her car last spring.
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| 179. |
Service To Community Is Her Legacy 2009-02-23
Standing at about five feet tall, Mildred "Bee" Hite May didn't cast a long shadow, but her legacy of community service surely will.
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| 180. |
Finance Chair Resigns - Again 2009-02-23
ELKTON - For the second time in as many years, Elkton Town Councilman Mike O'Neill has stepped down as chairman of the finance committee.
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| 181. |
Another Timberville Turning Point 2009-02-21
There's a story around every corner in Timberville. Just ask Bev Garber. He knows most of them.
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| 182. |
Third Suspect In Kelley Street Shooting Nabbed In Indiana 2009-02-20
HARRISONBURG - The third suspect wanted in connection with a shooting on Kelley Street last fall has been arrested in Indiana.
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| 183. |
Solemn Opposition 2009-02-20
HARRISONBURG - While a man awaited execution in Greensville County for slaying a Winchester police officer, a local group held a vigil on Court Square Thursday opposing capital punishment.
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| 184. |
Cleanup Effort Under Way 2009-02-19
NEW MARKET - How do you clean up a creek in a large region crossing multiple jurisdictions while balancing the needs of nearby residents?
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| 185. |
To Deduct Or Not To Deduct? 2009-02-17
HARRISONBURG - In these tight economic times, it's especially important for small businesses to avoid overpaying taxes.
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| 186. |
For Schools, A Gold-‘Plated' Fundraiser 2009-02-16
HARRISONBURG - Joan Clasbey knows how much a little extra money can help a school.
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| 187. |
High Winds Take Toll On Valley 2009-02-13
HARRISONBURG - A day like Thursday could have been the inspiration for Bob Dylan's classic
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| 188. |
Fluoride To Stay 2009-02-13
TIMBERVILLE - Mayor Don Delaughter found himself in a position Thursday that he had hoped to avoid.
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| 189. |
Activist: Dialogue Key To Peace In Gaza 2009-02-12
HARRISONBURG - Two fundamental obstacles block peace between Israel and Palestine, according to an Israeli peace activist.
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| 190. |
Shenandoah Turns 125 2009-02-12
Shenandoah has had its share of hardships, but it doesn't give up. Within the last three years, two separate fires ravaged the First Street area.
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| 191. |
Wind Storm Sweeps Through Valley 2009-02-12
HARRISONBURG - As predicted, wind and rain swept through much of the central Shenandoah Valley Wednesday night, with the storm's intensity picking up around 8:30 p.m.
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| 192. |
Gun Rights To Take Center Stage At JMU 2009-02-11
HARRISONBURG - The Second Amendment will take center stage as the first Gun Rights Week gets under way at James Madison University.
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| 193. |
Upgrade Costs Miscalculated 2009-02-11
BRIDGEWATER - Residents may see a hefty increase in sewer rates in the coming year.
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| 194. |
Amendment Gives Choice In Textbook Funding Use 2009-02-10
HARRISONBURG - An amendment in the House of Delegates' version of the state budget would allow school divisions to decide how to spend money that would normally be allocated for new textbooks.
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| 195. |
Dayton Council Draws Fire Over Possible Cuts 2009-02-10
DAYTON - Town Council members drew fire at Monday's meeting as residents voiced concerns over the possibility that the police department might be downsized.
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| 196. |
Fluoride Fight Goes On 2009-02-09
TIMBERVILLE - Following the General Assembly's rejection of a bill that would have asked Timberville residents whether the town should continue adding fluoride to its water, a local group is taking a different tack in the battle over fluoridation.
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| 197. |
They Came, They Sawed 2009-02-09
HARRISONBURG - Local chainsaw operators are helping out in an Arkansas forest that was pummeled by a massive ice storm about two weeks ago.
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| 198. |
Regional Flu Season Picking Up Steam 2009-02-06
HARRISONBURG - While the flu is widespread in the rest of the state, it hasn't been much of a problem here - yet.
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| 199. |
‘The Worst They've Ever Seen' 2009-02-05
HARRISONBURG - A local crew is lending a hand to restore power in Kentucky, where thousands of people are without electricity following last week's ice storm.
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| 200. |
Town To Revisit Fluoride Issue 2009-02-05
TIMBERVILLE - The rejection of a bill that would have allowed residents to vote on the fluoride issue got mixed reviews from Timberville Town Council members.
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| 201. |
Former Fort Harrison President Shares Roots With Valley Landmark 2009-02-04
HARRISONBURG - For John Sipe, being involved in Fort Harrison is personal. "It's something that's very close to me because I am a descendant of the Harrisons," he said.
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| 202. |
Work Starts On $12M Treatment Plant Project 2009-02-04
BROADWAY - Construction is under way to update the town's wastewater treatment plant to meet 2011 state mandates.
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| 203. |
Speaker: Sports A Doorway For Refugee Children 2009-02-03
BRIGDEWATER COLLEGE - Luma Mufleh's life started to change when she noticed refugee children playing soccer in the streets of a Georgia city outside Atlanta.
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| 204. |
'An Unofficial Holiday' 2009-02-02
HARRISONBURG - It's an unofficial holiday, as one football fan described it.
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| 205. |
Gala-Fundraiser Set For Valentine's Day 2009-02-02
HARRISONBURG - The Arts Council of the Valley will hold a fundraising gala on Valentine's Day, showcasing talent from local schools.
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| 206. |
Area Growth Rate Outstrips State's 2009-01-30
HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg's population grew at nearly double the state rate between 2007 and 2008, according to figures released this week.
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| 207. |
Presgraves Trial Stays Where It Is 2009-01-29
HARRISONBURG - A federal judge denied a change-of-venue request filed by the prosecutors in the criminal corruption case against Page County Sheriff Daniel Presgraves.
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| 208. |
New Market Mayor Told To Revise Budget 2009-01-29
HARRISONBURG - Perhaps another indicator of the economic crisis, New Market Mayor Larry Smith is navigating his way through bankruptcy proceedings.
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| 209. |
UPDATE 3:25 P.M. Judge Denies Motion To Move Presgraves Trial 2009-01-28
HARRISONBURG - A federal judge has denied a change of venue motion filed by prosecutors in the case against Page County Sheriff Daniel Presgraves.
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| 210. |
Storm Turns Va. Roads Deadly 2009-01-28
HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg and Rockingham County fared better than surrounding areas hit by a winter storm Tuesday.
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| 211. |
State Agency Plans Count Of Homeless 2009-01-28
HARRISONBURG - The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development is doing a statewide "point-in-time" count of homeless people this week.
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| 212. |
Winter Storm To Hit Valley, Region 2009-01-27
HARRISONBURG - It's time to bring your snow shovel out of furlough. Old Man Winter will rear his head in the Valley today, possibly delivering the first significant amount of snow of the season.
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| 213. |
For Celiacs, ‘It's A Long Road' 2009-01-26
HARRISONBURG - Deborah Howdyshell started having health problems a few months after her son was born in April of 2006.
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| 214. |
Valley Arts Council Taps New Director 2009-01-26
HARRISONBURG - Cecilia Carter Browne was drawn to the city's downtown. When she found out she was in the running to take the helm at the Arts Council of the Valley, Carter Browne explored Harrisonburg and found the downtown to have the right combination of design, ambience, culture and history.
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| 215. |
Presgraves Trial To Go On As Scheduled 2009-01-24
HARRISONBURG - A federal judge denied a motion Friday to delay the trial of Page County Sheriff Daniel Presgraves.
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| 216. |
Man Charged With DUI Following Crash 2009-01-24
HARRISONBURG - A Mount Crawford man was arrested early Friday after police say he stole an acquaintance's truck and crashed it into a light pole while driving drunk.
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| 217. |
School Chiefs: Progress In Peril 2009-01-23
HARRISONBURG - Virginia's school superintendents say the state stands to lose 10 years of progress in education if proposals to slash nearly $500 million in spending are approved.
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| 218. |
Blaze Destroys Page County Home 2009-01-22
LURAY - The cause of a fire that destroyed a Page County home early Wednesday morning is under investigation.
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| 219. |
Sewer, Water Debate Continues 2009-01-22
NEW MARKET - New Market is still trying to figure out how to pay for its connection to the Broadway wastewater treatment plant.
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| 220. |
Locals Have A Ball Of Their Own 2009-01-21
HARRISONBURG - Ginny Holbrook-Heggie couldn't sleep Monday night. She was too excited about the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
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| 221. |
A Chance To See History Firsthand 2009-01-20
HARRISONBURG - The preinaugural festivities in Washington, D.C., over the weekend took Eddie Rozynski's breath away.
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| 222. |
Luray Firefighters Battle Flames - And Freeze - In Pair Of Fires 2009-01-19
LURAY - Luray firefighters' efforts to put out a pair of early-morning fires Saturday were complicated by the weekend's sub-freezing temperatures.
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| 223. |
Protect Pets From Cold, Advocates Say 2009-01-16
HARRISONBURG - With temperatures expected to be much colder than usual through the weekend, animal advocacy groups are reminding people to keep their pets warm.
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| 224. |
Moving Forward 2009-01-16
TIMBERVILLE - The town is on the way to getting its first private retirement community. The development is an expansion of TimberView Crossing, an assisted-living facility off New Market Road.
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| 225. |
As Memory Fades, Life Goes On 2009-01-15
HARRISONBURG - Loretta Shears watched her husband of 47 years slowly lose his memory to Alzheimer's disease.
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| 226. |
Elkton Awards Contract To Repair Leak In Line 2009-01-14
ELKTON - Town Council voted Tuesday to award a contract to A&J Excavation of Harrisonburg to repair a major leak in the sewer line along Blue and Gold Drive.
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| 227. |
New Dayton Council Targets Compensation 2009-01-13
DAYTON - New Town Council members had been sworn in less than an hour before shaking things up at their first meeting Monday.
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| 228. |
Going Up? Roller Coaster Continues 2009-01-12
HARRISONBURG - The gas price roller coaster has headed back up. After plunging from $4 a gallon last summer to $1.40 in late December, prices have shot up 30 cents in just the last two-and-a-half weeks, with most stations in and around Harrisonburg at $1.69 for a gallon of regular unleaded.
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| 229. |
New Council Gets Down To Business 2009-01-12
ELKTON - The foundations were laid for two new town committees at the new Elkton Town Council's organizational meeting.
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| 230. |
Fluoride Vote ‘In Limbo' 2009-01-09
TIMBERVILLE - Town Council had wanted residents to decide whether Timberville would continue fluoridating its water, but a legal roadblock has the measure in limbo.
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| 231. |
Elkton Declares Leak An Emergency 2009-01-08
ELKTON - Town Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to decide how to fix a leak in its sewer line along Blue and Gold Drive that's being called an emergency.
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| 232. |
Rosetta Stone Sees New Jobs In Old Building 2009-01-08
HARRISONBURG - The city is considering selling the old Valley Creamery building on South Liberty Street in a deal its proponents say would bring 100 new jobs to Harrisonburg.
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| 233. |
New Elkton Mayor Aims For Fresh Direction 2009-01-07
Larry Bompiani didn't have political ambitions before last year. Elkton's new mayor didn't like the direction the town was going in and thought new leadership was needed.
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| 234. |
Fire Burns City Landscaping Office 2009-01-06
HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg firefighters worked late Monday to put out a fire that broke out at a landscaping company on West Mosby Road.
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| 235. |
Harrisonburg Nets $23K HUD Grant 2009-01-06
HARRISONBURG - The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority will get a grant of more than $23,000 for a program that aims to help low-income families get out of government-assisted housing.
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| 236. |
Valley Braces For Coming Winter Storm 2009-01-06
HARRISONBURG - Officials are keeping an eye on a winter storm that was expected to bring rain and ice to the Shenandoah Valley today.
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| 237. |
Recycling Program Saves RMH Big Bucks 2009-01-05
HARRISONBURG - A program at Rockingham Memorial Hospital allows the hospital to save money and help the environment.
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| 238. |
Printz Leaves Stamp On Elkton 2009-01-05
ELKTON - It'd be hard to make an argument that Wayne Printz is a pessimist.
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| 239. |
County Official: Let's Look At Fluoride 2009-01-03
HARRISONBURG - Rockingham County should reconsider whether to continue treating its water with fluoride, the county public works director says.
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| 240. |
In With A ‘Bang!' 2009-01-02
HARRISONBURG - Ezra Miller could barely contain his excitement Wednesday as he recalled a puppet show he'd seen earlier that evening at Massanutten Regional Library in downtown Harrisonburg.
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| 241. |
It's A Boy! 2009-01-02
HARRISONBURG - Last year, Leah Kirkpatrick made a prediction for 2008 that she would either get pregnant or have a baby.
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| 242. |
Town Officials Enlist Residents' Help With Municipal Slogan 2008-12-30
NEW MARKET - Mayor Larry Smith wants residents to come up with the best way to describe New Market. The catch?
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| 243. |
Crash With Jetta Sends Motorcyclist To The Hospital 2008-12-29
HARRISONBURG - A McGaheysville man was hospitalized Sunday after running into a car that pulled out in front of his motorcycle in Rockingham County.
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| 244. |
Treasurer Eyes Fiscal Overhaul 2008-12-29
DAYTON - Dayton's new treasurer is getting acquainted with the town's financial operations as he looks to update its accounting system.
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| 245. |
Christmas Day Motorcycle Crash Claims One 2008-12-26
HARRISONBURG - Few details were available Thursday about a motorcycle wreck that claimed a man's life.
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| 246. |
Christmas On The Job: No Break For Many 2008-12-26
HARRISONBURG - Don't expect Virginia State Trooper Jay Styles to give you a break on Christmas Day, or any other day for that matter.
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| 247. |
Kaine Proposes $1M For State's Food Banks 2008-12-24
HARRISONBURG - While most items in the state's budget are facing cuts, money for Virginia's food banks may be included in it for the first time.
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| 248. |
Dayton Project Aims To Make Town More Friendly To Pedestrians 2008-12-24
DAYTON - In a few years, it should be easier to get around Dayton without a vehicle. The town is accepting proposals on a project to build about 12,500 square feet of sidewalk on four streets.
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| 249. |
Bartley Leaves Legacy Of ‘Sacrifice' 2008-12-22
DAYTON - Former Dayton Mayor Edgar Bartley Jr. liked to get things started with a joke.
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| 250. |
Student's Slaying Stuns JMU 2008-12-22
HARRISONBURG - The James Madison University community is reeling after one of its own was found shot to death Friday along with his mother in his parents' Dale City home. On Sunday, friends described James Marshall Smith, 19, as a loveable, funny guy.
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| 251. |
Audit: Elkton's Cash Deposits Drop For Third Year 2008-12-20
ELKTON - Although the town's got about $6 million in net assets, most of that can't be used to pay bills or employees' salaries.
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| 252. |
Concealed Guns Get OK At National Parks 2008-12-20
HARRISONBURG - Visitors to national parks will soon be able to carry concealed firearms with a state permit.
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| 253. |
New Market Tables Water, Sewer Hike 2008-12-19
NEW MARKET - New Market Town Council tabled an ordinance Monday that would increase the cost of water and sewer services.
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| 254. |
Police: Man Nabbed With $6K Of Drugs 2008-12-17
HARRISONBURG - Police arrested a man Monday who they say had several thousand dollars worth of drugs on him.
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| 255. |
Elkton Postpones Vote On Development 2008-12-16
ELKTON - Town Council postponed voting Monday on three measures related to the possible development on part of the Kite property.
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| 256. |
Stanley Fire Causes $100K In Damage 2008-12-15
STANLEY - A house fire in Stanley caused about $100,000 in damage last week, but the family of four who live in the home were not hurt.
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| 257. |
Elkton Looks To The Future 2008-12-15
ELKTON - The 25-year-old letters Melissa Moyer got from her grandparents were bittersweet. They brought back memories of her grandparents, now deceased, as well as what she was like at 17 years old.
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| 258. |
RMH Aiming Higher 2008-12-12
HARRISONBURG - The fundraising campaign for Rockingham Memorial Hospital's new facility exceeded the original goal by more than $1 million, and now officials are setting their sights even higher.
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| 259. |
Bridgewater Town Council OKs Annexation 2008-12-11
BRIDGEWATER - Town Council voted Tuesday to annex about 45 acres that eventually will become a subdivision of nearly 150 homes.
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| 260. |
Bridgewater Annexes 45-Acre Site 2008-12-10
BRIDGEWATER - Town Council voted Tuesday to annex 45 acres after about 90 minutes of public comment on the request.
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| 261. |
Merck Asked To Rethink Discharge Plan 2008-12-09
HARRISONBURG - The state Water Control Board wants Merck's Stonewall Plant to come up with different ways of reaching compliance with 2011 environmental standards rather than raising the limit of nutrients it can discharge into the Shenandoah River.
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| 262. |
Local Horse Comes Home A World Champion 2008-12-08
FULKS RUN - Frank Wilkins says he always wanted to have a world champion spotted horse.
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| 263. |
Concert Helps Heal Racial Wounds 2008-12-08
HARRISONBURG - Doug Mason says the
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| 264. |
Ringing In The Holidays 2008-12-08
HARRISONBURG - Makayla Tingler sat on Santa's lap and told him what she wanted for Christmas. But he wasn't the red-suited Yuletide character the 4-year-old really wanted to see Saturday evening.
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| 265. |
Elkton To ‘Smoke Out' Sewer Lines 2008-12-06
ELKTON - There won't necessarily be fire where there's smoke next week.
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| 266. |
Parade Ushers In Season 2008-12-06
HARRISONBURG - Ryan Shonk likes to watch all the vehicles and people dressed up for the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Christmas Parade.
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| 267. |
Salvation Army Copes With Increased Need 2008-12-05
HARRISONBURG - The Harrisonburg Salvation Army is in crunch time as it tries to give Christmas to more families than ever before.
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| 268. |
First Holiday Home Tour This Sunday 2008-12-04
HARRISONBURG - The city will have its first holiday home tour this weekend. Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance will host tours of homes in the Old Town section of the city and downtown, said Kris Ludwig, special events manager for HDR.
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| 269. |
‘Holidays On Main' Set For Weekend 2008-12-04
HARRISONBURG - Downtown will be brimming with holiday cheer this weekend. The Harrisonburg-Rockingham County holiday parade is set for Friday at 7 p.m. It starts near the Municipal Building and runs north on Main Street past Court Square.
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| 270. |
From Boardroom To Lunchroom 2008-12-01
HARRISONBURG - Charles W. Wampler Jr. doesn't look all that much different from the other volunteers at Rockingham Memorial Hospital's cafeteria.
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| 271. |
‘Real Food' Group: Eat Outside The Box 2008-12-01
HARRISONBURG - Joan Hulvey doesn't ask, "Where's the beef?" She's more concerned with where the beef comes from.
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| 272. |
Balancing Access, Protection 2008-11-28
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK - Shenandoah National Park wants input on how to best protect pristine areas while still allowing visitors to enjoy them.
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| 273. |
Historic Foundation Honors Director 2008-11-25
HARRISONBURG - You might say Scott Harris lives in the past. The Broadway resident says the first museum his parents took him to when he was a child was the Hall of Valor at the New Market Historic Battlefield Park, where he's now the director.
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| 274. |
RMH Works Ahead On ‘Green' Initiatives 2008-11-25
HARRISONBURG - As Rockingham Memorial Hospital's new complex takes shape, officials are working to get environmentally friendly initiatives in full swing by the time the facility opens in 2010.
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| 275. |
Page Co. Fire Claims Dog, Damages Home 2008-11-24
STANLEY - An electrical short is believed to have started a house fire north of Stanley on Saturday that caused about $100,000 in damage.
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| 276. |
Blood Drive Aims To Help Hungry, Too 2008-11-24
HARRISONBURG - Hospitals won't be the only beneficiaries of a blood drive today.
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| 277. |
Crash Victims Identified 2008-11-24
HARRISONBURG - An 80-year-old Edinburg woman and two of her grandchildren have been identified as the victims of Friday morning's fatal crash on Interstate 81 north of New Market.
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| 278. |
Timberville Council Mulls Development 2008-11-21
TIMBERVILLE - The Town Council met with members of the Garber family Thursday to discuss the development of property they own next to Plains Elementary School.
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| 279. |
Generations Crossing Has New Home 2008-11-20
Officials with Generations Crossing described the opening of the organization's new facility like welcoming a new member to the family.
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| 280. |
Guyana Gives Up Ground Search For Plane 2008-11-19
HARRISONBURG - Guyana's government has ended its ground search for a plane that went missing more than two weeks ago in the Amazon jungle.
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| 281. |
Like Mother, Like Daughter 2008-11-19
HARRISONBURG - Virginia's first lady was one of the first white children to go to Mosby Middle School in Richmond.
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| 282. |
Heatwole Canes To Hit Auction Block 2008-11-18
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| 283. |
Acting Chief Garners Praise 2008-11-18
NEW MARKET - At their first meeting since voting to freeze town funding to the volunteer fire company, Town Council members expressed confidence Monday in the department's new leadership.
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| 284. |
Bridgewater Eyes 45-Acre Annexation Plan 2008-11-17
BRIDGEWATER - Bridgewater is considering a proposed annexation of about 45 acres that would eventually become a subdivision of nearly 150 housing units.
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| 285. |
Drive Aids Push To Can Hunger 2008-11-17
HARRISONBURG - Dealing with a food shortage and increased need, the Salvation Army got a boost from a James Madison University fraternity.
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| 286. |
Broadway Looks For Big Idea On Mural 2008-11-14
BROADWAY - The Broadway Hometown Partnership is calling all Valley artists to submit sketches for its mural program.
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| 287. |
Fire Company's Funds Frozen 2008-11-13
NEW MARKET - New Market and Shenandoah County officials have frozen funds for the New Market Volunteer Fire Company after an investigation into its finances revealed possible fraud.
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| 288. |
‘Everyone Has Hope' 2008-11-12
HARRISONBURG - As Reginald "Shay" Nicholson remains at the University of Virginia Medical Center, family and friends are optimistic and hopeful that he'll recover from a gunshot wound to the head.
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| 289. |
New Regulation For Deer Hunting Starts Saturday 2008-11-12
HARRISONBURG - A new regulation goes into effect this hunting season that reduces the number of either-sex deer hunting days on private land in western Rockingham County.
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| 290. |
Secrets Spill As JMU Students Bare Truth 2008-11-12
HARRISONBURG - For a short time Monday night, Wilson Hall at James Madison University was sort of like a confession booth - except more than 1,100 people eagerly listened to strangers revealing their secrets.
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| 291. |
Play To Showcase History 2008-11-12
A play showcasing the town's history will take the stage this week as part of Elkton's ongoing Centennial Celebration.
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| 292. |
City Mulls Eminent Domain For Road 2008-11-12
HARRISONBURG - City Council may exercise eminent domain to acquire a few parcels it needs to build a planned street connection at Erickson Avenue and Stone Spring Road.
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| 293. |
Civil War Flag Bid In Jeopardy 2008-11-10
HARRISONBURG - Although the effort to bring a Confederate flag back to Rockingham County has raised only a fraction of the expected asking price at auction, those who want to reclaim it aren't giving up.
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| 294. |
Iraq Veteran Makes Surprise Parade Visit 2008-11-10
HARRISONBURG - Erin Burtner made a surprise visit to her hometown of Harrisonburg over the weekend to join her daughter and grandfather in the city's Veterans Day parade on Sunday.
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| 295. |
Search For Missing Plane Enters Day 5 2008-11-06
HARRISONBURG - The search for a missing airplane flown by two local pilots in South America is entering day five with no results.
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| 296. |
Former Ranger Turns 100 2008-11-06
HARRISONBURG - Harold
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| 297. |
Bridgewater Incumbents Hold Seats 2008-11-05
BRIDGEWATER - The Town Council looks just like it did before Tuesday's election. Incumbents Roscoe Burgess, William "Bill" Miracle and Vice Mayor Rosetta Harris won re-election, receiving 1,959, 1,479 and 1,528 votes, respectively, according to unofficial totals from Rockingham County election officials.
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| 298. |
Bompiani Defeats Printz In Elkton Race 2008-11-05
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| 299. |
Veterans Memorial Nearly Ready 2008-11-04
GROTTOES - It's a project that's been three years in the making, and Grottoes is just about ready to unveil its Veterans Memorial in front of Town Hall.
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| 300. |
UPDATED 10:28 A.M.: Plane Lost In Amazon 2008-11-03
BRIDGEWATER - Rescue crews were to resume their search this morning for a Dynamic Aviation airplane that went missing in the Amazon jungle region of South America on Saturday. The two pilots on board the plane have been identified as Wes Barker and Chris Paris, both of Harrisonburg.
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| 301. |
New Green Group Just Warming Up 2008-11-03
HARRISONBURG - A new environmental group has its sights set on Congress. The Climate Action Alliance of the Valley aims to support legislators who "vote according to the science of the climate crisis," and hold them accountable for their decisions, said Harrisonburg resident Cathy Strickler, the group's organizer.
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| 302. |
Candidates: No Need For Shake-Up 2008-11-03
BRIDGEWATER - Satisfied with the direction Bridgewater is going in, Town Council candidates don't have many plans to shake things up.
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| 303. |
UPDATE 7:32 P.M.: Search Continues For Plane Carrying Local Pilots 2008-11-02
Rescue crews are continuing their search for a Dynamic Aviation airplane that went missing in the Amazon jungle region of South America on Saturday.
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| 304. |
Steele To Visit City Today 2008-10-30
HARRISONBURG - A former Maryland lieutenant governor plans to stop in Harrisonburg today to campaign for Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain.
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| 305. |
Candidates Spar Over Operations 2008-10-30
DAYTON - A candidates forum Wednesday night looked almost like a partisan debate, with challengers on one side and incumbents at the other.
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| 306. |
City Woman Faces Third DUI Charge 2008-10-29
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| 307. |
No Lack Of Choices For Dayton Seats 2008-10-29
UPDATE: The location for tonight's forum with the Dayton Town Council candidates has been moved to the Wilbur S. Pence Middle School auditorium
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| 308. |
Council, Mayor Hopefuls Sound Off 2008-10-28
ELKTON - With little more than a week left until Election Day, mayoral and Town Council hopefuls made their cases to residents at a forum Monday.
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| 309. |
Kite Property, Town\'s Image Among Priorities For Council Hopefuls 2008-10-27
ELKTON - Elkton voters have a full slate of Town Council candidates to choose from in next week\'s election.
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| 310. |
City Man Dies In Wreck On Va. 42 2008-10-27
HARRISONBURG - Police are investigating the cause of a crash that left a Harrisonburg man dead over the weekend.
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| 311. |
Clark: ‘Time For Change' 2008-10-23
HARRISONBURG - As further evidence of Virginia's status as a battleground state, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's campaign brought in another high-profile supporter to stump for him.
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| 312. |
Elkton Set For Outage 2008-10-23
Power is scheduled to be out for 90 minutes tonight starting at 11 p.m. Dominion Power will come to the town's substation to make final repairs on equipment that was damaged by a lightning strike in August, said Le-Ha Anderson, spokeswoman for the power company.
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| 313. |
Elkton's Mayoral Race Picks Up Pace 2008-10-21
ELKTON - The outcome of November's mayoral election could bring a big change to the town's operations. Larry Bompiani is challenging incumbent Mayor Wayne Printz.
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| 314. |
Fire Sale: Did $1 Deal Burn Elkton? 2008-10-20
ELKTON - How much is the Elkton Fire Department Building worth? A dollar, apparently. At least that's what the Elkton Volunteer Fire Company is paying for it.
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| 315. |
Lohr's Message: ‘Be Thankful' 2008-10-20
HARRISONBURG - The first time she had radiation treatment for breast cancer, Andrea Lohr put off shaving her head for as long as possible.
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| 316. |
Live, From The 'Burg: It's Al-Jazeera TV 2008-10-16
HARRISONBURG - Interest in this year's presidential election goes well beyond the borders of the United States, as evidenced by the presence of the Al-Jazeera English network in the city Wednesday night.
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| 317. |
Driver Faces Felony For Hitting Bicyclist 2008-10-16
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| 318. |
Fugitives ‘Check In' 2008-10-15
HARRISONBURG - Two suspects wanted in connection with a shooting on Kelley Street last month turned themselves in early Tuesday.
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| 319. |
Mayor's Column Sparks Debate 2008-10-15
DAYTON - The mayor's column published in the latest edition of Dayton's bimonthly newsletter has some candidates for town office crying foul.
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| 320. |
Raccoon's ‘Taste' For Power Leads To Outage 2008-10-15
HARRISONBURG - The old cliché goes
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| 321. |
Live And In Color: Fall Foliage Nears Peak 2008-10-13
Leaf peepers, grab your cameras. Shades of orange, yellow and red are beginning to take over the landscape at Shenandoah National Park.
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| 322. |
Tragic Find Ends ‘Torturous' Weeks 2008-10-13
HARRISONBURG - Searchers on Saturday found the body of a Staunton man who went missing in the Shenandoah National Park two weeks ago.
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| 323. |
Man Escapes DWI Arrest 2008-10-13
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - A New Market man compounded his trouble with the law Friday night when police say he attacked a state trooper and escaped custody after being arrested on a drunken driving charge in Rockingham County.
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| 324. |
Car Chase Ends In Arrest 2008-10-13
HARRISONBURG - A high-speed chase Saturday night that wended its way into Harrisonburg and throughout Rockingham County ended when the suspect lost control of his sport utility vehicle and crashed into a state trooper's car.
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| 325. |
Timberville Residents To Vote On Fluoride 2008-10-10
TIMBERVILLE - Whether the town continues to put fluoride in its water will be up to residents. At Thursday's meeting, the Town Council voted 4-2 to leave the issue up to its constituents.
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| 326. |
U.S. 11 Crash Kills 1 2008-10-10
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - A Harrisonburg man was arrested Thursday night after police say he caused a fatal traffic collision and fled the scene of the crash north of the city.
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| 327. |
Dayton Mayor Hopefuls Tout Fiscal Sense, Responsibility 2008-10-09
The ballot to elect Dayton's mayor looks much as it did two years ago, only in reverse. Incumbent Judy Way is being challenged by former Mayor Lawrence "L.J." Purcell, whom Way defeated in 2006 302-278.
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| 328. |
Meetings Challenge Fluoride Orthodoxy 2008-10-07
HARRISONBURG - Fluoridation is widely accepted as a public water treatment, but a Broadway resident wants to change that.
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| 329. |
Nazarene Church Turns 100 2008-10-07
BRIDGEWATER - Phyllis Miller's been going to Spring Creek Church of the Nazarene in Bridgewater all her life.
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| 330. |
Dental Clinic To Expand Hours 2008-10-06
HARRISONBURG - The Harrisonburg Rockingham Dental Clinic is expanding its hours. Starting Oct. 13, the clinic in downtown Harrisonburg will be open five days a week - up from the three-days-per-week schedule it has operated on since opening in July.
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| 331. |
Autumn Celebration Expected To Draw Big Crowd 2008-10-02
DAYTON - Dayton's population is expected to increase at least 30-fold on Saturday for the town's biggest event of the year, the Autumn Celebration.
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| 332. |
U.S. Rep: McCain Voting Record Not Vet Friendly 2008-10-01
HARRISONBURG - Congressman Chet Edwards says people would be surprised to find who has a better record voting to support veterans between the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates.
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| 333. |
Local Programs Offer Addicts ‘A Way Out' 2008-09-30
HARRISONBURG - "Dee" almost had her son taken away several years ago because of her drug addiction.
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| 334. |
Motorcyclist OK After City Crash 2008-09-30
HARRISONBURG - A motorcyclist is in good condition after being airlifted to the University of Virginia Medical Center following a crash Monday afternoon in Harrisonburg, a hospital spokeswoman said.
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| 335. |
Fighting The Invaders 2008-09-30
Grant Turner was excited to see it start raining Saturday morning as he and other volunteers pulled invasive plants from the Shenandoah National Park grounds.
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| 336. |
‘CCC Boys' Reunite For 75th Anniversary 2008-09-29
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK - Before he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 at the age of 19, Whitey Groves did
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| 337. |
Tractor Rollover Kills Man 2008-09-29
HARRISONBURG - A tractor accident took the life of a Rockingham County man on Saturday afternoon as he was doing a good deed for some friends.
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| 338. |
'Kindhearted' Man Killed Doing Good Deed 2008-09-28
HARRISONBURG - A tractor accident took the life of a Rockingham County man on Saturday afternoon as he was doing a good deed for some friends.
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| 339. |
Feeling Like Gold In The Golden Years 2008-09-25
HARRISONBURG - At 78 years old, Nancy Pellerin is in better shape than she was 15 years ago.
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| 340. |
City Police: Help Tag The Taggers 2008-09-24
HARRISONBURG - Police are asking for help to catch those responsible for four incidents in the last month where gang-related graffiti was scrawled at different places in the city.
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| 341. |
Night Fire Damages Harrisonburg Home 2008-09-23
HARRISONBURG - Thelma Phillips went to investigate a noise she heard late Monday and found flames coming up through a vent in her bedroom.
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| 342. |
Aide Defends Obama On U.S. Security 2008-09-22
HARRISONBURG - In an effort to mute Republican criticism over Sen. Barack Obama's lack of foreign affairs experience, the Democratic nominee's campaign has dispatched a team of national security experts to make the case to voters that Obama is ready to lead.
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| 343. |
Free Clinic Director Resigns 2008-09-18
HARRISONBURG - After less than 18 months of being on the job, Rich Sider is resigning as the director of the Harrisonburg Rockingham Free Clinic.
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| 344. |
Obama's ‘Story Of Faith' 2008-09-17
HARRISONBURG - Shaun Casey still gets e-mails claiming that Barack Obama was raised as a Muslim.
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| 345. |
Forest Planning Presses Forward 2008-09-17
GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST - Discussions on how to revise the long-term plan for the George Washington National Forest have moved to the next stage, with officials looking at specific areas and designated uses.
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| 346. |
Police Nab Elusive Suspect After Chase 2008-09-16
HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg man is accused of drunken driving and eluding police after a chase early Monday.
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| 347. |
Better Business Bureau Issues Two Warnings 2008-09-15
HARRISONBURG - The Better Business Bureau is warning companies and individuals to be wary of two questionable business practices, one involving online listings and another for a Web-based ticket broker.
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| 348. |
Timberville Postpones Vote On Fluoridation 2008-09-13
TIMBERVILLE - The town's water will continue to be treated with fluoride - at least, for now.
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| 349. |
Ex-Student-Teacher's Abuse Case Certified 2008-09-12
HARRISONBURG - A former Turner Ashby High School student-teacher was found guilty Thursday of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and felony charges alleging she sexually abused a former student were certified to go before a grand jury.
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| 350. |
Treasurer Hunt Enters Review Phase Friday 2008-09-11
DAYTON - Dayton's going to start reviewing applications as it looks to fill the treasurer position that's been officially vacant for almost a month.
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| 351. |
Attorney's License Suspended 2008-09-09
HARRISONBURG - Clients of a local attorney have been looking for new representation after their original attorney's license to practice was suspended by the Virginia State Bar.
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| 352. |
Timberville Revisits Fluoride In Water 2008-09-09
TIMBERVILLE - The Town Council is considering whether to continue treating its water with fluoride, and residents and officials got an earful at a forum Monday night from dentists with opposing views.
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| 353. |
Hanna Dodges Valley 2008-09-08
HARRISONBURG - Tropical Storm Hanna grazed the central Valley on Saturday, dropping about half an inch of rain in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County early in the day before skies cleared later that afternoon.
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| 354. |
JMU Cops Issue Saferides Alert 2008-09-08
HARRISONBURG - James Madison University is warning its students to be on the lookout for possible impersonators of the school's Saferides' drivers.
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| 355. |
Out For Blood ... Donors 2008-09-06
HARRISONBURG - The heart of central Virginia's blood supply will be in Harrisonburg on Monday for the largest blood drive in the city this year.
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| 356. |
Valley Keeps A Close Eye On Hanna 2008-09-03
HARRISONBURG - As Tropical Storm Hanna sets its sights on the southern U.S., most forecast models have the storm headed toward the central Valley, although it's unlikely to pack much of a punch at that time, meteorologists say.
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| 357. |
Downtown Walking Tours Start Saturday 2008-09-03
HARRISONBURG - The spirits of the dead, Civil War sites, blacksmiths. They're all part of downtown Harrisonburg's history, and starting Saturday, you can learn all about them with the start of the fall 2008 Walking Tour series.
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| 358. |
Town's Annual ‘Fun Day' Set For Saturday 2008-09-02
DAYTON - Volunteers are hoping for good weather and a big turnout for this year's Fun Day in Dayton.
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| 359. |
Virginia Air Quality Improves, EPA Says 2008-09-02
HARRISONBURG - Virginians can breathe a little easier now than they could several years ago, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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| 360. |
Candidate Pumps Up Local Dems 2008-08-29
HARRISONBURG - When Doris Pye marched for civil rights in the early 1960s, she never thought she'd live to see the day a black candidate would come close to being a major contender for the U.S. presidency.
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| 361. |
Board's Makeup Changes 2008-08-27
HARRISONBURG - Joseph Funkhouser didn't expect to be appointed to the James Madison University board of visitors.
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| 362. |
Obama Campaign Expands In Valley 2008-08-27
BRIDGEWATER - Barack Obama's campaign is extending its presence in the Central Valley with the opening of an office in Bridgewater.
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| 363. |
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Lanes On I-81 2008-08-26
WEYERS CAVE - Traffic on northbound Interstate 81 was backed up for 10 miles Monday evening after a tractor-trailer caught fire, blocking both lanes for an hour.
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| 364. |
EVENT BOOSTS LOCAL BUSINESSES 2008-08-25
NEW MARKET - Annie Fellers enjoyed the ambience as she strolled through town Sunday afternoon.
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| 365. |
Lawmakers Unlikely To Lower Drinking Age 2008-08-23
HARRISONBURG - Isaac Masters doesn't understand why there's only one thing he can't yet legally do since he turned 18 two years ago - drink alcohol.
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| 366. |
Energy Star-Certified Homes Arrive 2008-08-23
HARRISONBURG - A local contracting company says green living starts at home. To that end, Herr and Co. Building Contractors built the first Energy Star-certified house in Rockingham County.
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| 367. |
‘Ahead Of Itself' 2008-08-22
DAYTON - The buzz around the town's possible annexation of a Wal-Mart and a trailer park may die down after Thursday's Planning Commission meeting.
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| 368. |
Nurses ‘Plus' 2008-08-21
HARRISONBURG - The title of nurse practitioner can be misleading. Nurse practitioners are trained to diagnose and treat many chronic diseases and minor acute injuries that are normally thought to be under the purview of physicians, said Mary Koogler, an orthopedic nurse practitioner with Hess Orthopedic and Sports Medicine on Quarles Court in Harrisonburg.
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| 369. |
Historic Stone Wall To Get Makeover 2008-08-21
DAYTON - Dayton officials and residents want to keep a piece of the town's history from crumbling away.
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| 370. |
A Losing Battle? 2008-08-20
HARRISONBURG - The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality started monitoring more bodies of water in the last several years, and it found more of the same: pollution.
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| 371. |
Retirement Community Names New President 2008-08-19
BRIDGEWATER - Rodney Alderfer, the new president of Bridgewater Retirement Community, is a people person.
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| 372. |
Cracker Barrel Robbery Suspect Indicted 2008-08-19
HARRISONBURG - A Rockingham County grand jury indicted a Crimora man Monday on charges relating to two armed robberies in Harrisonburg.
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| 373. |
Intersection Dilemma 2008-08-16
BRIDGEWATER - The Ashby Street tug-of-war between the town and a local business seems to be over - for now.
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| 374. |
Out For A Spin 2008-08-15
HARRISONBURG - What makes spinning really fast in circles for a couple of minutes a lot of fun, I'll never understand.
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| 375. |
Getting Down To Scraps 2008-08-14
HARRISONBURG - The current shortage at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network is unprecedented, according to Ruth Jones, spokeswoman for the Verona-based nonprofit.
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| 376. |
New Plane A Lifeline For Missionaries 2008-08-14
BRIDGEWATER - Sylvia Dawson has more than 20 family members living at Mission Padamo in the Venezuelan jungle.
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| 377. |
Ordinance Allows Cell Towers At BC 2008-08-13
BRIDGEWATER - Town Council approved an amendment Tuesday allowing a special-use permit to be issued for telecommunications towers and antennas to be built in the College Campus Enclave.
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| 378. |
New Ordinance Boots Treasurer 2008-08-12
DAYTON - Town Council passed an ordinance Monday that should put rumors about the town's treasurer to rest.
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| 379. |
Audit Answers Coming Monday 2008-08-09
DAYTON - A question often raised at recent Dayton Town Council meetings now has an answer.
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| 380. |
An Ominous Streak For Valley Forests 2008-08-09
HARRISONBURG - The Gypsy Moth hit Virginia forests hard this spring, defoliating 46 percent more forest acres than in 2007, according to the state Department of Forestry.
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| 381. |
Elkton Motorcyclist Dies In Crash 2008-08-06
AUGUSTA COUNTY - An Elkton man died Monday after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a fence off Berry Farm Road in Augusta County.
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| 382. |
A Real Resource 2008-08-06
DAYTON - The Dayton Learning Center's high school program takes in troubled youth from Rockingham County high schools, which have full-time police officers on staff.
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| 383. |
Bridgewater Intersection 10 Years In The Making 2008-08-05
BRIDGEWATER - A construction project more than 10 years in the works is finally making headway.
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| 384. |
Clinic Taps ‘Team Player' As Director 2008-08-04
HARRISONBURG - Tina Latta doesn't make decisions in a vacuum.
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| 385. |
Wood: Local Historian, ‘A True Gentleman' 2008-08-02
BROADWAY - Harold Wood could've told you just about anything that you'd ever wanted to know about Broadway.
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| 386. |
Dayton Looks To ‘Go Green' 2008-08-01
DAYTON - Officials are looking to paint the town green - figuratively speaking, at least.
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| 387. |
A ‘True' Hybrid 2008-08-01
WEYERS CAVE - A vacant lot sits adjacent to IDM Trucking Inc. on Railside Drive. It used to be home to a tractor-trailer freight company that recently went out of business due to the high cost of diesel fuel, said Dennis Houff, co-owner of IDM Trucking.
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| 388. |
Health Center Cuts Physical Therapy 2008-07-31
HARRISONBURG - Physical therapy will no longer be available at East Rockingham Health Center in Elkton starting Friday.
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| 389. |
Recent Grad Scores High Marks In New Job 2008-07-30
GROTTOES - Ashley Davison didn't expect to get hired for such a high-profile position so soon after graduation. But here she is, fresh out of James Madison University, with the title of Grottoes town superintendent.
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| 390. |
Man Pleads Guilty To Making Fake Ids 2008-07-29
HARRISONBURG - Jose Gutierrez-Ramirez will spend at least two years in a federal penitentiary for his role in a counterfeit identification ring.
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| 391. |
When The Doctor Isn't In 2008-07-29
HARRISONBURG - The emergency room. It's traditionally where people go when they've had a serious accident or a sudden severe ailment, such as a heart attack.
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| 392. |
In A League Of Their Own 2008-07-28
HARRISONBURG - Unless you knew she was sick with a routine case of mono, you wouldn't have any inkling that Faith Reid was under the weather at Saturday's Valley Swim League championship meet.
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| 393. |
Giving Page Economy A Boost 2008-07-26
SHENANDOAH - In the last few years, Town Councilman Richard Pierce saw two "just terrible" fires stifle efforts to increase economic development and revitalize downtown.
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| 394. |
Is ‘Iron Hot' For Rail? 2008-07-24
WEYERS CAVE - Frank Nolen said the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation should take advantage of high gas prices.
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| 395. |
Slamming On The Brakes 2008-07-23
HARRISONBURG - Farmer Ian Heatwole wants to produce biodiesel fuel in Rockingham County to the tune of an average 1,500 gallons a day.
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| 396. |
Local Hospitals Respond To Physician Shortage 2008-07-21
HARRISONBURG - National studies predict a grim future for patients looking for a primary care doctor, both here in the central Valley and throughout the U.S.
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| 397. |
PMH To Join Forces With Valley Health 2008-07-19
Two big names in health care are looking to join forces.
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| 398. |
Mosquito Season More Than Just A Nuisance 2008-07-18
HARRISONBURG - It's summertime, the season for barbecues, vacations, outdoor fun, and, of course, the ubiquitous - and not-so-fun - mosquito.
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| 399. |
New Dayton Officials Share Goal 2008-07-17
DAYTON - Two newly appointed officials have the same goal for the town's future: controlling growth and preserving farmland.
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| 400. |
USFS Resumes Work On Management Plan 2008-07-15
The U.S. Forest Service will resume developing a plan for the George Washington National Forest, which had been stalled for about a year due to a national lawsuit.
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| 401. |
Dental Clinic Opens To Uninsured Patients 2008-07-15
HARRISONBURG - Marion Messmer was close to retiring from dentistry earlier this year, but then she heard about the Harrisonburg Rockingham Dental Clinic.
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| 402. |
Free Clinic ‘Reluctantly' Ends Services For Undocumented Immigrants 2008-07-11
HARRISONBURG - The Harrisonburg Rockingham Free Clinic recently found itself between a rock and a hard place. Facing pressure from donors, supporters and volunteer staff, the clinic's board of directors
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| 403. |
Elkton Offers Fired Coordinator New Job 2008-07-10
ELKTON - More than a dozen senior citizens went to Tuesday's special Town Council meeting to speak their minds about Lynn Meadows' termination two weeks ago, but they had to hold their tongues.
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| 404. |
Elkton Fined For Sewage Violations 2008-07-10
ELKTON - The town owes the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality more than $16,000 in fines for sewage treatment violations, officials said Wednesday.
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| 405. |
Gilmore: Drill Oil, Save Money Now 2008-07-08
HARRISONBURG - Republican U.S. Senate nominee Jim Gilmore believes gas prices would drop immediately if the federal government would tap into domestic oil reserves.
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