Top and Local News http://www.dnronline.com/news_top.php en-us LURAY - As America prepares to celebrate Independence Day, one Valley woman recalls how, with the nation at war more than 65 years ago, she wanted to do her part. http://www.dnronline.com/news_details.php?AID=38992&CHID=1 HARRISONBURG - Well, it isn't much of a drop, but it's a drop nevertheless. And just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. http://www.dnronline.com/news_details.php?AID=38993&CHID=1 HARRISONBURG - State police attribute a decline in traffic deaths in Virginia to an economy that is slowing travel as well as efforts by authorities that are slowing motorists. http://www.dnronline.com/news_details.php?AID=38994&CHID=1 HARRISONBURG - The Wight family looks forward to it every year, the moment when their favorite New Yorker steps off the bus and runs into their arms. http://www.dnronline.com/news_details.php?AID=38995&CHID=2 HARRISONBURG - Del. Matt Lohr, R-Broadway, has hired experienced Republican political operative Peter Foster to engineer his campaign for a third two-year term in the 26th House District. http://www.dnronline.com/news_details.php?AID=38996&CHID=2 HARRISONBURG - An Elkton man was in fair condition at the University of Virginia Medical Center Thursday after a motorcycle wreck sent him flying off the road. http://www.dnronline.com/news_details.php?AID=38997&CHID=2 GROTTOES - For the second straight year, the town's Independence Day parade will feature a line of little feet. http://www.dnronline.com/news_details.php?AID=38998&CHID=2 HARRISONBURG - Nicholas Pavlik has come a long way from being a "small guy" from Elkton. http://www.dnronline.com/news_details.php?AID=38999&CHID=2