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1. Deadly Brawl Case Comes To An End 2010-02-04 HARRISONBURG - The final chapter of what prosecutors describe as Harrisonburg's first gang-related murder has come to an end. 2. Police Charge Four Teens With Sunday A.M. Robbery 2010-02-02 HARRISONBURG - Four teenage boys were arrested in the city over the weekend and charged with assault and robbery. 3. Driver Accused Of ‘Freeing' Car 2010-02-02 HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg man is accused of taking matters into his own hands by busting his impounded car out of a lot on South High Street. 4. The World ‘Has Fallen Apart' 2010-01-28 HARRISONBURG - Eugene and Alice Souder closely monitor the news that comes out of Nigeria. Not because they're obsessed with e-mail scams or would-be terrorists. 5. Flooding Widespread 2010-01-26 HARRISONBURG - Recent snowmelt coupled with a torrential overnight rainstorm led to widespread flooding Monday in the central Valley and elsewhere in Virginia. 6. Bringing A Language Back To Life 2010-01-26 HARRISONBURG - Chitimacha almost fell the way of countless other indigenous languages and disappeared into obscurity, never to be spoken again. 7. Two Killed In Rollover 2010-01-25 HARRISONBURG - Speed and alcohol are believed to have been factors leading to a single-vehicle rollover crash east of Harrisonburg that killed two young men over the weekend. 8. New Sheriff Not Wasting Time 2010-01-25 PAGE COUNTY - As a candidate to lead the troubled Page County Sheriff's Office last fall, John Thomas estimated it would take five years to turn the organization around and get it back on track. 9. Woman Injured, Horse Dies In Crash 2010-01-25 HARRISONBURG - A crash in Rockingham County early Saturday morning seriously injured a woman who was riding in a vehicle that struck and killed a horse. 10. Hospital Names McGowan To Head RMH Medical Group 2010-01-20 HARRISONBURG - Dr. John McGowan will head the RMH Medical Group, a division of Rockingham Memorial Hospital consisting of about 60 physicians employed by the hospital. 11. ‘I Should Be In Haiti' 2010-01-20 BRIDGEWATER - Dawn Johnson spent the last 13 years working to improve the quality of life for Haitians and helping them to get clean water to drink. 12. Blue Ridge Volunteers Alive, Safe 2010-01-14 HARRISONBURG - Following an intense 24 hours of harrowing anticipation, friends and family of local volunteers who went to Haiti this week got word Wednesday evening that the group is alive and unharmed. 13. McQuay Rehires Laid Off Workers 2010-01-13 14. Blood Drive On Tap For Wednesday 2010-01-12 HARRISONBURG - Nosferatu, according to Eastern European folklore, achieved damnation and immortality by consuming the blood of others. 15. More Charges In Fatal Crash 2010-01-11 HARRISONBURG - Additional charges were filed over the weekend against a Mount Jackson man accused in a New Year's Day crash that took the life of a 17-year-old boy. 16. ‘Miracle' In The Making 2010-01-11 MOUNT CRAWFORD - Chandler Brown's story sounds like a movie script. It's got tragedy, drama, suspense, and ultimately, triumph and elation. 17. Fatality Ups Ante In Crash 2010-01-08 HARRISONBURG - Police 18. Man Of The People 2010-01-08 HARRISONBURG - John Hall says when he was 22 years old and starting Camp Horizons, he felt like he could have done anything. 19. City Police Crack Shoplifting Case 2010-01-08 HARRISONBURG - A recently cracked case may be the largest five-finger-discount spree Harrisonburg has ever seen. 20. Elkton To Kick Off Kite Talks Again 2010-01-07 ELKTON - Elkton officials are again going after the thus-far elusive goal of turning the town's white elephant into a cash cow. 21. Ex-Sheriff Granted Reprieve 2010-01-06 HARRISONBURG - Daniel Presgraves will have been free for an entire month following his December prison sentencing under a ruling this week in federal court, which granted the former Page County sheriff a 15-day reprieve. 22. Broadway On Track To Enact Meals Tax 2010-01-06 BROADWAY - One way or another, patrons of Broadway eateries are going to pay a meals tax. 23. Police Surround Kelley Street Home 2010-01-06 HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg man was arrested Tuesday morning following a domestic dispute that prompted police to set up a perimeter around a Kelley Street home. 24. A First And A Last 2010-01-04 HARRISONBURG -- If Kristen Dean's labor had been a reasonable length, her daughter would not have been Rockingham Memorial Hospital's first baby of 2010. 25. ‘Piece Of History' Restored 2009-12-22 DAYTON - Alongside an otherwise modern stretch of Eberly Road in Dayton lies an anchor to the central Valley's early history. 26. Elkton's Budget To Swell 2009-12-21 ELKTON - Elkton's fiscal 2010 budget is likely to swell by about 70 percent at tonight's Town Council meeting as officials amend the spending plan to include a loan for improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. 27. Valley Braces For Winter Blast 2009-12-18 HARRISONBURG - Winter doesn't officially begin until Monday, but Mother Nature is poised to decorate for the season early this year. 28. Some H1N1 Vaccine Recalled 2009-12-16 HARRISONBURG - Public health officials announced Tuesday the recall of some pediatric swine flu vaccines, saying the injections no longer met potency standards. 29. Car Hits Wagon, Injuring At Least 14 2009-12-16 STANLEY - What started out as a fun evening for members of a Stanley church turned nightmarish instantly Tuesday after the horse-drawn wagon they were riding in was rear-ended, spooking the Clydesdales and sending them galloping wildly down Main Street. 30. Oakwood, Dinkel Work Subject Of Hearing Tuesday 2009-12-05 BRIDGEWATER - Bridgewater Town Council's regular December meeting will get off to a late start Tuesday. 31. Bus Strikes City Teen On Bicycle 2009-12-04 HARRISONBURG - A Mennonite teenager was seriously injured while on his way to school Thursday morning after his bicycle was struck by a bus in Rockingham County. 32. City Reassesses Property 2009-11-24 HARRISONBURG - Lisa Neunlist gets her jollies from collecting and analyzing swaths of city real estate data. 33. Trial Date Set In Burglary Spree 2009-11-20 HARRISONBURG - A trial date for next year was set Thursday in the case against a Broadway man accused of a string of robberies throughout the Valley. 34. Area Media Professionals Awarded 2009-11-19 HARRISONBURG - The Public Relations Council of the Shenandoah Valley held its 14th annual Media Appreciation Awards Reception in Harrisonburg on Wednesday. 35. Vigil Held For Convicted Killer 2009-11-11 HARRISONBURG - Larry Thompson recalls the three weeks in October 2002 that he and others lived in fear of being randomly shot to death. 36. Stabbing Case Defendant Waits On Sentencing 2009-11-10 HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg man convicted of stabbing his daughter's brother-in-law at a wedding reception last year will have to wait at least until next month to find out his fate. 37. NAACP President Urges Youth To Be Vigilant 2009-11-06 WEYERS CAVE - Benjamin Jealous recalls how his grandmother told him about his family's history of fighting for equal rights. 38. State SPJ Urges JMU To Drop Charges 2009-10-28 HARRISONBURG - Two college journalists facing judicial charges over what they describe as a violation of the First Amendment have the support of the industry's professional organization that advocates for freedom of the press. 39. Town Hall Focuses On Rx Abuse 2009-10-27 HARRISONBURG - Unbeknownst to many people, their medicine cabinets may contain a cache of potentially illegal and dangerous drugs. 40. Page Cockfight Case Closes 2009-10-23 HARRISONBURG - Two of four men charged following the raid of a cockfighting ring in Page County this spring will spend time behind bars. 41. Robbery Plea Deal OK'd Second Time Around 2009-10-22 HARRISONBURG - A Rockingham County judge effectively reversed a previous court decision Monday in the case against a former college football player who pleaded guilty to armed robbery. 42. Former New Market Firefighters Sentenced 2009-10-20 43. Veteran Lawmen Face Off In Page County 2009-10-09 About a year after the former Page County sheriff was indicted, voters will decide who will take the lead as the next top cop. 44. ‘So Many Changes' 2009-10-07 HARRISONBURG - Brian Thomas used to sell Djarum-brand clove cigarettes at his Harrisonburg tobacco shop. 45. Fire Breaks Out At Industrial Park 2009-10-01 HARRISONBURG - Firefighters responded to a blaze at a two-story industrial building on Beery Road about 12:15 a.m. today. 46. ‘Stars' Gotta Shine 2009-10-01 HARRISONBURG - When Tom Moran was a kid, he watched his friends play sports from the sidelines. 47. Suspect's Brother Found Guilty 2009-10-01 HARRISONBURG - The brother of a suspect in a drive-by shooting on Kelley Street in July was found guilty Wednesday of wearing a mask in public. 48. Dayton Days Set For Saturday 2009-09-30 DAYTON - Festivities are set for Dayton's annual Autumn Celebration this weekend. The event, also known as Dayton Days, will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the downtown area. 49. Harrisonburg Eyes Bike, Pedestrian Plan 2009-09-30 HARRISONBURG - Danny Yoder rides a bicycle from his Park View home near Eastern Mennonite University to work in downtown Harrisonburg every day. 50. Deed Restrictions Vs. Fair Housing 2009-09-29 NEW MARKET - Homeowners fuming over a group home set to open soon in their subdivision feel like they've been had. 51. Woman Seriously Injured In Wreck 2009-09-29 HARRISONBURG - A Grottoes woman was seriously injured when a sport utility vehicle ran a red light and crashed into her minivan Monday morning in Rockingham County east of Harrisonburg. 52. Runaway Tow Leads To I-81 Crash 2009-09-25 HARRISONBURG - To motorists who got stuck in traffic on Interstate 81 on Thursday evening, it may have looked as though there was nothing unusual about the two-vehicle wreck near Exit 247. 53. ‘Something‘s Got To Give' 2009-09-25 HARRISONBURG - Kimberlie Stewart has the dubious honor of being one of those people politicians reference when they talk about the need for health care reform. 54. Residents May Have Case 2009-09-22 NEW MARKET - Residents of a subdivision on the south end of town may have a case against a businessman who plans to put a group home in the development. 55. Group Home Draws Fire 2009-09-21 NEW MARKET - A proposed group home in New Market's Pleasant View subdivision is drawing fire from some residents, and they intend to fight to keep it out. 56. Celebrating A Century 2009-09-21 HARRISONBURG - Members of the local branch of the NAACP took time Sunday to remember some of the individuals who gave their hearts and sometimes their lives in the fight for equality. 57. In For The Long Haul 2009-09-18 HARRISONBURG - The new head of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County plans to be around awhile longer than her predecessor. 58. Ruling On Pub Mixed 2009-09-18 HARRISONBURG - Some charges against a local nightspot were dropped while others were upheld in a state Alcoholic Beverage Control preliminary ruling issued Thursday. 59. Dayton Mayor Voices Regret 2009-09-17 DAYTON - Mayor L.J. Purcell described the circumstances in which he mailed a taunting letter last month to the former mayor's husband as "a moment of weakness." 60. Elderly Woman Dies In Wreck 2009-09-17 HARRISONBURG - An elderly Harrisonburg woman died after a two-vehicle collision Wednesday evening in Rockingham County. 61. United Way: A ‘Rebuilding' Year 2009-09-17 HARRISONBURG - Fundraisers with the local United Way opted not to up the ante for this year's campaign over 2008's ambitious goal. 62. Keeping An ‘I' On Safety 2009-09-17 HARRISONBURG - The stretch of Interstate 81 that passes through the Harrisonburg area should be safer for motorists next summer after construction of a median barrier is complete. 63. U.S. 11: The Road Ahead 2009-09-16 HARRISONBURG - Two decades could bring a lot of change to the area along U.S. 11 just north of Harrisonburg, and planning officials are looking at how to shape its future. 64. City Man Charged With Arson 2009-09-16 SHENANDOAH - A Harrisonburg man is accused of setting fire to a home in Shenandoah where he previously lived. 65. Missing Man Found In City 2009-09-15 HARRISONBURG - The search for a Rockingham County man who disappeared from his home Sunday afternoon came to a close Monday evening in Harrisonburg. 66. Dayton Council Shows Unity 2009-09-15 DAYTON - The often-divided Town Council seems to be building bridges among members with opposing views, but a rift remains between those who took office in January and returning members. 67. Weyers Cave Woman Faces DUI Charge 2009-09-15 HARRISONBURG - A Weyers Cave woman was arrested early Monday on drunken driving and hit-and-run charges after police say she crashed her car and took off on foot. 68. Missing Elderly Man Found 2009-09-14 HARRISONBURG - The search for a Rockingham County man who disappeared from his home Sunday afternoon came to a close this evening. 69. Timberville Residents Seek Relief From ‘Fowl' Smell 2009-09-12 TIMBERVILLE - A foul odor from a local poultry plant circulating through Timberville over the summer has drawn ire from residents and some town officials. 70. Collision Kills Mo-Ped Rider 2009-09-11 HARRISONBURG - A man was killed Thursday night after his mo-ped collided with a vehicle north of Harrisonburg in Rockingham County. 71. 13 Killed On Va. Roads Over Holiday Weekend 2009-09-10 HARRISONBURG - More people died in traffic crashes throughout Virginia this Labor Day weekend than last year, but there were still far fewer deaths than in 2007. 72. ‘Renegade Rally' Set For Saturday 2009-09-10 ELKTON - Earlier this year, Glenn Hakey says he had a run-in with a gang. They had trespassed on his property in Elkton. 73. JMU, Blue Ridge Prepare For A Hit 2009-09-09 HARRISONBURG - James Madison University will lose almost $10 million in state funding under budget cuts announced Tuesday. 74. Teen Walks Away From I-81 Rollover 2009-09-09 HARRISONBURG - A seat belt is credited for sparing a Chesterfield 18-year-old from serious injuries in a rollover crash on Interstate 81 early Tuesday morning. 75. Bridgewater Gets Unexpected Bill For Project 2009-09-09 BRIDGEWATER - An unanticipated expense related to a construction project on Mount Crawford Avenue will require Bridgewater officials to amend the town's fiscal 2010 budget. 76. Woman Shot To Death In Grottoes 2009-09-08 GROTTOES - Investigators were on a manhunt late Monday for the suspect in a shooting death earlier that night in Grottoes. 77. A Summer Send-Off 2009-09-08 BRIDGEWATER - For many people, Labor Day marks the end of the summer, a sort of welcome mat for autumn. 78. Weekend Wrecks Keep Police Busy 2009-09-08 HARRISONBURG - A Mount Crawford man is accused of driving drunk Monday and crashing his pickup truck with his 9-year-old son inside. 79. Truck Driver Cited 2009-09-05 HARRISONBURG - The driver of a dump truck who caused a Rockingham County School bus to crash Thursday afternoon was charged Friday with reckless driving. 80. Life-Saving Effort Earns Recognition 2009-09-05 BRIDGEWATER - David Huddle doesn't see what the big deal is. The 19-year-old responded to a fire not far from his home on May 21. 81. Dump Truck Doesn't Stop 2009-09-04 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - Police are investigating a hit-and-run after a dump truck sideswiped a school bus Thursday and caused it to crash into a tree north of Keezletown, injuring several children. 82. Parking Solutions? 2009-09-04 BRIDGEWATER - If proposed changes in town policy are approved, Bridgewater businesses may have an easier time at providing parking. 83. Luray To Host Civil War Re-Enactment Battle 2009-09-03 LURAY - An upcoming re-enactment of what's widely considered the most important Civil War conflict in the Shenandoah Valley won't actually take place where the battle did 145 years ago. 84. Report: Driver Drank Alcohol 2009-09-03 HARRISONBURG - The driver in a crash that almost killed a Harrisonburg pedestrian last month told police he had been drinking alcohol prior to the incident, according to information obtained by the Daily News-Record. 85. Bouncing (A Bit) Back 2009-09-02 HARRISONBURG - Jobless rates in the central Shenandoah Valley dropped in July but remained well above the numbers seen in the same month the year before. 86. Cops Seize 6 Pounds Of Marijuana 2009-09-02 HARRISONBURG - Police seized several pounds of marijuana, a gun and a few thousand dollars in cash this week following a drug bust in the city. 87. City Man Sustains Serious Injuries In Rollover Crash 2009-09-01 HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg man sustained serious injuries after his vehicle smashed into a fence, snapped a utility pole in two and rolled over several times on Singers Glen Road. 88. The People's Paul 2009-09-01 HARRISONBURG - John Paul had been a Rockingham County General District Court judge as long as there had been such a court. 89. Mining Shafts To Be Sealed 2009-08-26 ELKTON - Around the turn of the 20th century, long before pharmaceutical giant Merck and the Coors brewery moved in, the biggest employers in the Elkton area were likely mining companies. 90. Beer Truck Runs Off Road On U.S. 33 2009-08-25 HARRISONBURG - A traffic crash on U.S. 33 late Sunday caused a hangover the next day as crews worked to repair damage to the road left by a truck carrying beer. 91. Rain Dampens Fair Turnout 2009-08-24 HARRISONBURG - They plan for months. They bring in big-name acts. They organize the zany games, thrilling rides and shows with furry creatures and death-defying leaps and twirls. 92. Elkton Boil Advisory Lifted 2009-08-24 HARRISONBURG - As officials had expected, the boil advisory in Elkton was lifted over the weekend. 93. 3,300 ‘Listen To The Music' 2009-08-21 HARRISONBURG - To call Rob Cleaver a fan of the Doobie Brothers would be a gross understatement. "China Grove" is the ring tone on his cell phone. 94. Clean-Coal Proposal Heats Up 2009-08-21 ELKTON - A proposed clean-coal research facility in Elkton is garnering more attention as proponents continue to push for the project. 95. Driver Charged With DUI, Hit-And-Run 2009-08-21 HARRISONBURG - A Keezletown man faces multiple charges after he crashed his car off U.S. 33 near Blue Hole and took off on foot, leaving behind his injured passenger. 96. Two Wrecks Snarl Interstate 81 Traffic 2009-08-21 HARRISONBURG - Two crashes, one north of the city and one to the south, caused headaches for motorists Thursday on Interstate 81. 97. Flames Tear Through Home 2009-08-21 Smoke detectors were credited with allowing a Mount Crawford woman to escape a house fire early Thursday. 98. Racist Graffiti Hits City 2009-08-20 HARRISONBURG - Police are investigating a spate of racially charged graffiti that appeared in a neighborhood near downtown. 99. ‘Absolutely Beautiful' 2009-08-20 HARRISONBURG - Mary Patterson and Jillyan Pettit had been looking forward to Wednesday night for a long time. 100. Berg Out As Chamber CEO 2009-08-20 HARRISONBURG - James Berg has stepped down as president and CEO of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. 101. Sewer Project Price Tumbles 2009-08-19 NEW MARKET - A silver lining for New Market has emerged from the cloud of recession. Due to the effects of the economic hailstorm, the town won't have to pay for a pump station and more than four miles of pipe for an essentially state-mandated project to meet new water quality standards. 102. Elkton Boil Advisory May End Soon 2009-08-19 ELKTON - An inspection of equipment at Elkton's new water source Tuesday went well, town staff say, and the boil advisory issued last week may soon be lifted. 103. No Stopping These Girls 2009-08-18 HARRISONBURG - Stephanie Delaney likes to play rough. When she gets hurt, the 18-year-old from Harrisonburg doesn't let it keep her down. 104. Elkton Water Equipment To Be Inspected 2009-08-18 ELKTON - Staff is racing to address problems with Elkton's water supply that prompted the current boil advisory for the town. 105. New Market, County To Discuss Annexation 2009-08-17 NEW MARKET - New Market and Shenandoah County are working on a growth plan that may set the town up for decades of expansion. 106. Fair Officials Eye Record Turnout 2009-08-17 HARRISONBURG - If Sunday night's gospel sing at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds is any indication of events to come, this year's fair should draw quite a crowd. 107. Around The 'Bend 2009-08-17 ELKTON - Four-year-old Robert Cocran II is a little shy. And next week, he'll be the new kid at school. Luckily for him, he won't be the only one. 108. Subdivision's Future Unclear 2009-08-14 TIMBERVILLE - The future of a subdivision is unclear after Town Council denied a request Thursday to lift the property's age restriction. 109. Poultry Growers Want More Say 2009-08-13 HARRISONBURG - A group made up of poultry growers in Virginia and West Virginia is looking to increase its numbers in an effort to have a larger say in the industry's operations. 110. Broadway Bridge A Matter Of Safety 2009-08-12 BROADWAY - A planned bridge on the south end of Broadway is expected to be a welcome addition to the town, although it's at least four years away. 111. Grottoes Approves Caverns Transfer 2009-08-11 GROTTOES - It may be surprising to some that Grand Caverns isn't already a part of this small town on the border of Rockingham and Augusta counties. 112. Elkton Comes To A Boil 2009-08-11 HARRISONBURG - Health officials issued a boil advisory Monday for customers of Elkton's water supply after test results came back showing more than 24 times the acceptable level of bacteria in one of the town's sources. 113. Tattoo Artist Gets Under Your Skin 2009-08-10 BRIDGEWATER - Ron Shearer didn't know what to expect when he started his own business in Bridgewater. 114. Elkton, JMU Work On Economic Plan 2009-08-10 ELKTON - Elkton officials are looking to a local university for help on a kind of "stimulus plan" for the town. 115. Historic Span Going Into ‘Retirement' 2009-08-07 HARRISONBURG - When it was built in the late 19th century, the West Springbrook Road bridge in Broadway carried much lighter traffic over Linville Creek than it does today, in terms of both volume and weight. 116. No More Park Authority? 2009-08-07 GROTTOES - If plans stay on track to transfer ownership of Grand Caverns and Natural Chimneys, it will mean the end of the Upper Valley Regional Park Authority. 117. Tyco Plant Closing Down 2009-08-06 HARRISONBURG - The Tyco Electronics manufacturing facility in Mount Sidney will be closed in an effort to "right-size" the company, a spokesman said. 118. Getting To Know You 2009-08-05 HARRISONBURG - Droves of Harrisonburg police arrived at Simms School on Tuesday night with lights flashing and sirens blaring. 119. Dayton Eyes Annexation 2009-08-04 DAYTON - Town officials are moving forward with an annexation that includes a proposed development north of Dayton. 120. Moving On Up 2009-08-04 TIMBERVILLE - In Timberville, the police department conducts its day-to-day business beneath the town's administrative offices in what some describe as a 121. Motorcycle Crash Injures Two 2009-08-03 HARRISONBURG - A motorcycle wreck Saturday evening in eastern Rockingham County sent two people to the hospital - including a woman who wasn't even on the road. 122. Wreck Snarls I-81 Traffic 2009-08-03 HARRISONBURG - A chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles Sunday afternoon caused a 13-mile backup on Interstate 81 south of Harrisonburg. 123. Pedestrian Serious After Crash 2009-08-03 HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg woman was taken to the University of Virginia Medical Center with life-threatening injuries Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while walking her dog. 124. Making Meetings More Efficient? 2009-08-01 HARRISONBURG - Dayton Town Council will take up a proposal that officials hope will make meetings more efficient. 125. Local Jobless Rates Jump 2009-07-31 HARRISONBURG - The city's unemployment rate surpassed the state average in June for the first time in about nine months, due in part to an increase of the labor market. 126. Panel: Age-Restriction Plan Should Be Kept 2009-07-30 TIMBERVILLE - A developer's appeal for the town to lift the age restriction on the Living Waters subdivision didn't clear a procedural hurdle Wednesday night. 127. ‘This Is Our Community' 2009-07-29 HARRISONBURG - The scene in front of 444 Kelley St. on Tuesday evening was a stark contrast to the events that unfolded a couple of nights before. 128. Age-Restricted Plan Change Considered 2009-07-29 HARRISONBURG - Timberville officials will resume considering a developer's controversial request for the town to lift the age restriction on a subdivision. 129. Elkton's Water To Be Retested 2009-07-28 HARRISONBURG - The test results of one of Elkton's water sources came back clean, but officials with the Virginia Department of Health want to perform another analysis. 130. ‘Hardest Thing I've Ever Done' 2009-07-28 HARRISONBURG - Jude Pierce Blackburn's parents put him down for a nap Sunday afternoon, just like any other day. 131. Tornado Strike? 2009-07-27 NEW MARKET - Severe weather slammed the New Market area Saturday, tearing a roof off a building and twisting trees like corkscrews, witnesses say. 132. DeWald Bows Out 2009-07-27 HARRISONBURG - And then there were seven. One of the eight candidates who expressed interest in the Republican Party's nomination for the 20th District House of Delegates seat has asked he no longer be considered for the post. 133. Dems: Leadership Lacking 2009-07-27 HARRISONBURG - Two Democrats challenging Republican lawmakers in the November election say they want to increase the central Shenandoah Valley's visibility in the General Assembly. 134. A Cemetery For The Ages 2009-07-24 ELKTON - Officials are looking to expand Elk Run Cemetery by 10 acres, an increase of roughly 50 percent of the nearly 200-year-old burial ground's size. 135. Elkton Tests For Tainted Water 2009-07-24 ELKTON - There's something in the water in Elkton, and town staff is trying to figure out where it's coming from. 136. Eight Seek Republican House Nod 2009-07-23 HARRISONBURG - Eight people have thrown their hats in the ring to be considered for the Republican nomination to the 20th District House of Delegates. 137. Ammonia Leak At Perdue Plant Sends 23 To RMH 2009-07-23 HARRISONBURG - At least 23 employees at the Perdue poultry plant in Bridgewater were taken to Rockingham Memorial Hospital after inhaling low levels of ammonia Wednesday night. 138. Possible Motive Emerges In Tolsdorf Murder 2009-07-23 HARRISONBURG - Two Fishersville men "wanted to get rid of" the Staunton man they're accused of killing in Rockingham County because he was a "snitch," according to court testimony Wednesday. 139. Fire Rips Stanley Home 2009-07-22 HARRISONBURG - A fire scorched through a Stanley home Tuesday afternoon, causing heavy damage and leaving the family that lived there with nowhere to stay. 140. GOP Won't Rush Nomination 2009-07-21 HARRISONBURG - Taking a step back from immediately naming a replacement to run for incumbent Chris Saxman's seat in the House of Delegates, GOP leaders in the 20th District have opened up the playing field for more candidates to be considered. 141. Town's First Hotel In A Century Prepares To Check In 2009-07-20 BRIDGEWATER - For the first time in a century, visitors to Bridgewater will have the option of staying at a hotel in the town. 142. Blaze Destroys Living Quarters 2009-07-20 BRIDGEWATER - A weekend blaze in Bridgewater destroyed a garage that had been turned into a living space detached from the property's main house. 143. Town, Restaurants Eye Land Swap 2009-07-20 ELKTON - Elkton officials and two local restaurant owners have been cooking up a deal that aims to benefit both the town and the business owners - and perhaps local residents as well. 144. No-Church Zone? No Way 2009-07-20 HARRISONBURG - Broadway officials avoided taking up a potentially divisive issue after discovering the town couldn't restrict churches from locating in the downtown area. 145. Head-On Wreck Totals Armored Trucks 2009-07-17 HARRISONBURG - In what emergency crews described as an "unbelievable" crash in Page County, two armored vehicles hit head-on Thursday south of Stanley. 146. Probe Holds Up Fire Funding 2009-07-16 NEW MARKET - About eight months after allegations of fraud surfaced against high-ranking members of the New Market Volunteer Fire Company, investigators are still sifting through the department's financial records. 147. Valley ‘Potter' Fans Still Wild About Harry 2009-07-15 HARRISONBURG - Several thousand miles, an ocean and imaginary world away from the setting of 148. Dayton Council To Resume Growth Talks 2009-07-14 DAYTON - Dayton officials appear ready to resume publicly discussing annexation possibilities for the town. 149. Policy Change Likely To Trim Jail Population 2009-07-13 HARRISONBURG - A change to a federal program that the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office participates in may reduce the number of illegal immigrants being held at the county jail. 150. Web Designer Spins Work Of Art 2009-07-13 HARRISONBURG - Until recently, Heather Phillips didn't know anything about Elkton. She hadn't even seen it. 151. Pizza Party With A Purpose 2009-07-09 HARRISONBURG - When Jeff Pitsenbarger, a Harrisonburg firefighter, gets called to your house, it's usually not a good thing. 152. Wreck Claims 9-Year-Old 2009-07-09 HARRISONBURG - A 9-year-old girl from Verona was killed Wednesday afternoon when the vehicle she was riding in crashed into a tree west of Harrisonburg. 153. Injured Boy Still Critical 2009-07-08 HARRISONBURG - The young boy whose head was crushed by bricks when an outdoor fireplace collapsed Monday in Weyers Cave was still in critical condition Tuesday evening, rescue officials said. 154. Dayton Appoints Suter As New Town Counsel 2009-07-07 DAYTON - With a knack for working with governing boards and an affinity for Dayton, Lynn Suter should find herself right at home as the new town attorney. 155. Expanded VA Clinic To Hold Open House 2009-07-06 HARRISONBURG - Veterans and their families are invited to check out the newly expanded Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Harrisonburg on Tuesday. 156. Bridgewater Secures VDOT Road Grants 2009-07-06 BRIDGEWATER - The Virginia Department of Transportation has awarded Bridgewater a large chunk of the funding it needs to improve Oakwood Drive. 157. Man Dies After Fall From Church Roof 2009-07-06 LURAY - A 43-year-old man fell to his death Friday morning while painting the roof of a Luray church. 158. Hit-And-Run Double Take 2009-07-06 HARRISONBURG - Two eerily similar hit-and-run incidents in Rockingham County over the weekend sent two men to the hospital, including one with life-threatening injuries. 159. RMH Treats Two For Flu 2009-07-02 HARRISONBURG - Two more local cases of the H1N1 virus have emerged, bringing to three the number of people treated at Rockingham Memorial Hospital since the outbreak first appeared in Mexico almost two months ago. 160. Dayton Mulls Change To Check-Signing Policy 2009-07-02 DAYTON - Town Council may reverse a policy change made last year before its newest members took office, but it looks like it won't be a unanimous vote. 161. Unemployment Rate Climbs In Harrisonburg, Rockingham 2009-07-01 HARRISONBURG - Unemployment in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County spiked in May following a decline the month before. 162. Couple Escapes Serious Injury In I-81 Rollover 2009-07-01 HARRISONBURG - A Florida couple escaped serious injury Tuesday afternoon when their car hit an embankment, rolled over several times and came to rest on its roof on Interstate 81 in Harrisonburg. 163. Budget OK'd Under Wire 2009-06-30 ELKTON - With less than two days to spare, Town Council on Monday approved a spending plan for the new fiscal year that starts Wednesday. 164. Phillips Group Announces Hiring Of Chenoweth 2009-06-27 HARRISONBURG - Laurena Chenoweth has been hired as the director of business development for The Phillips Group in Elkins, W.Va. 165. Memory Walk Aims To Raise $32K For Alzheimer's Association 2009-06-26 HARRISONBURG - Local officials are gearing up for the Alzheimer's Association's annual fundraiser. 166. Biker Hit With 3 Felony Charges 2009-06-26 HARRISONBURG - The motorcyclist accused of causing a crash that injured a Virginia State Police trooper near Luray is facing nine charges related to the incident. 167. Getting Young? 2009-06-25 TIMBERVILLE - The owner of a subdivision on the north end of Timberville wants Town Council to lift an age restriction on the property, opening it up to more buyers. 168. Page Eyes Regulation Of Adult Businesses 2009-06-24 PAGE COUNTY - Page County now has the authority to regulate adult businesses, and anyone interested in opening up such an establishment would have a hard time selling it to county residents and officials. 169. Crash Kills One On North Valley Pike 2009-06-24 HARRISONBURG - A bicyclist died Tuesday night after being hit by a minivan north of Harrisonburg. 170. TimberView To Move Forward 2009-06-23 HARRISONBURG - Plans for a private retirement community in Timberville might move forward, but without the man who spearheaded the project. 171. MTC Awards Contract For Expansion 2009-06-23 HARRISONBURG - Bids for an expansion at Massanutten Technical Center came in at about half of the project's estimated cost. 172. JMU Frosh, Families Descend On City 2009-06-22 HARRISONBURG - Over the next few weeks, thousands of students will converge on James Madison University for the first time as Dukes. 173. Cops Continue Hunt For Driver 2009-06-22 HARRISONBURG - Police are still looking for an Elkton man who they say took off running after a trooper pulled him over for a traffic violation Thursday night. 174. Interior Chief At Big Meadows Today 2009-06-22 HARRISONBURG - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will join state and local leaders at Shenandoah National Park today to help kick off President Obama's "United We Serve" initiative. 175. Interstate Rollover Sends One To U.Va. 2009-06-22 HARRISONBURG - A Winchester woman was hospitalized Sunday morning after being thrown from her car during a rollover crash on Interstate 81 north of Harrisonburg. 176. Rosetta Stone Sets GameJam For July 2009-06-19 HARRISONBURG - Rosetta Stone is holding a contest next month for programmers and game designers to showcase their talents and vie for prizes. 177. The Pub Disputes Audit Of Its Financial Records 2009-06-18 HARRISONBURG - The Pub's owners disputed data used to bring administrative charges against the popular Harrisonburg nightspot during a hearing in Staunton Wednesday. 178. Time Running Short To OK Elkton Budget 2009-06-17 ELKTON - With time winding down to pass a fiscal 2010 budget, Elkton officials are still working out the details on next year's spending plan, which is likely to top $7 million. 179. Language(s) Of Success 2009-06-17 HARRISONBURG - Months after becoming a publicly traded company in the midst of the worst recession in decades, Rosetta Stone continues to make a strong showing on the New York Stock Exchange. 180. Officials Investigate Weekend Arsons 2009-06-16 HARRISONBURG - One man is behind bars and investigators are looking for another suspect following two unrelated arsons over the weekend. 181. Enduring Glory 2009-06-15 NEW MARKET - More than 230 years ago, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution adopting the United States flag. 182. Clean-Coal Research Park Eyed 2009-06-13 HARRISONBURG - A proposed clean-coal research facility in Elkton is generating buzz around Rockingham County. 183. Town Approves Budget For 2010 2009-06-12 TIMBERVILLE - Town Council approved a fiscal 2010 budget Thursday that's about 13 percent smaller than last year's spending plan. 184. Sheriff: Escapee Assisting In Drug Operation 2009-06-09 HARRISONBURG - The Rockingham County Jail inmate who escaped custody last week was working with law enforcement at the time to catch "a bigger fish." 185. Storm Hammers Valley 2009-06-04 STANLEY - A severe storm battered parts of the central Valley on Wednesday evening, dropping golf-ball-sized hail, downing trees and destroying at least three buildings. 186. Broadway OKs $11.8M Budget 2009-06-03 BROADWAY - Broadway's budget for the next fiscal year is a behemoth compared to the spending plans being considered by other Rockingham County towns. 187. Broadway Resident Named SCPS Teacher Of The Year 2009-06-02 WOODSTOCK - Whether learning a new language or taking on serious subjects like the Holocaust, Nory Fletcher's students say class is never a drag. 188. Dayton's Budget To Shrink By 6.6 Percent 2009-06-02 DAYTON - The town's preliminary budget for next fiscal year is about $320,000 less than the current spending plan, a reduction of about 6.6 percent. 189. Here Comes The GOP 2009-06-01 Fresh off their coronation as the GOP's nominees for the top three statewide offices, the Republican contenders for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general will hopscotch the state today with a series of campaign rallies, including a stop in Weyers Cave. 190. Crash Victim Flown To U.Va. 2009-06-01 HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg man suffered "very serious" injuries Sunday after crashing his motorcycle into a sport utility vehicle on Rawley Pike west of the city, police say. 191. Chicken Project To Host Forum 2009-06-01 HARRISONBURG - As the city prepares an ordinance that would allow Harrisonburg residents to keep chickens, the grass-roots group that's been lobbying for the measure is continuing its efforts to drum up support. 192. Elkton Eyes Sewer, Water Rate Increases 2009-05-30 ELKTON - Elkton residents may see a large increase in water and sewer rates over the next year as the town prepares to upgrade its infrastructure.