Day of events to 'make some noise' at Cline's city home

WINCHESTER -- On Saturday, a block on Kent Street will "make some noise" for the local girl who made it big.

Value of veterans

WOODSTOCK -- On Thursday, the Shenandoah County Fair carried on with business as usual, with one exception: This was a day dedicated to honoring those who have served the country in wars overseas.

Turner's style easy on eyes, ears and soul

WOODSTOCK -- The road to celebrity has had three entry points for country singer Josh Turner.

Poetry group offers place to share work

WINCHESTER -- There's a new place in town where writers can go when they need a little inspiration or support. Or, they can just sit quietly and listen.

Review: Music elevates Wayside's 'Striking 12'

MIDDLETOWN -- Wayside Theatre strikes gold with "Striking 12." Sure, it's a holiday musical, but after this sweltering summer, the mere thought of colder times is a welcome tonic, an itch the Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre also scratched with its production of "White Christmas" in July.

What-a-melon

WOODSTOCK -- As more people got a look at the size of Tom Kibler's melons, they convinced him to enter one in the Shenandoah County Fair.

Beach Boys coming to town early, planning R&R

WINCHESTER -- The Beach Boys are bringing a little rock 'n' roll to the Patsy Cline Theatre on Oct. 5, but why not make a trip out of it?

Polisar gets it right with 'silly love song'

WOODSTOCK -- Barry Louis Polisar knows as well as anyone that getting something right the first time happens less often than desired, and that's a perfectly acceptable part of life.

No small feat

WOODSTOCK -- It was a three-peat repeat for the George family at the Shenandoah County 4-H/FFA grand champion market steer show Tuesday.

It's good to sheer

Jordan Carte, 13, of Mt. Jackson, trims his nanny goat, Nova, on Tuesday afternoon at the Shenandoah County Fair. The goat show starts at 1 p.m. today. Rich Cooley/Daily

Italian treats: Restaurant infuses traditional dessert with local flavor

WINCHESTER -- Riccardo Stocco thinks there is more to his job than just serving up authentic Italian dishes at Violino Ristorante Italiano on North Loudoun Street -- it's an educational experience, too.

Good, clean fun: Shenandoah County Fair Demolition Derby

WOODSTOCK -- For Mike Rutter, show manager for Nationwide Demolition Derby, it's all about two things: having fun and wrecking cars.

Pig scramble is a squealin' good time

WOODSTOCK -- Jacob French recalls when pig-chasing was much simpler, when it was just about pigs, grease and running around in circles.

Spice it up: Winchester's first Salsafest to benefit area nonprofits

WINCHESTER -- The parking garage will get a lot more personality this weekend. The normally dull rooftop of Court Square Autopark in Winchester will be transformed Saturday night for Salsafest, a celebration of food, music and dance to benefit local nonprofits.

Dangerously fun: Shenandoah County Fair starts Friday

WOODSTOCK -- The Shenandoah County Fair will bookend this year's fair with a little danger.

Great Treasure Hunt stops locally

WINCHESTER -- The Great Treasure Hunt has stopped in Winchester this week to discover what hidden gems the city has to offer.

Va. air show plans take flight

FRONT ROYAL -- More volunteers are still being sought to help out with next month's Virginia Air Show, but overall plans for the third annual event seem to be coming together smoothly.

Couple share music with the world on YouTube

FRONT ROYAL - Most days, the sweet sounds of old-time music can be heard coming down from the mountains outside Front Royal from the porch of Barbara "Annie" Stevens and Patrick "Mac" McCauley.

Striking a chord

MIDDLETOWN - The best stories stick with you long after the curtain falls. Wayside Theatre hopes that its upcoming play, "Striking 12," will be one such performance -- one that will both entertain and leave audience members with a feeling of goodwill.

Time for tradition

STAR TANNERY -- Rain can't wash out 137 years of tradition. A brief dousing certainly didn't stop Star Tannery's Gravel Springs Picnic on Saturday.

Conditions don't deter Yard Crawl participants

Used baby clothes, well-read books and other sundries stretched for miles in this year's annual Route 11 Yard Crawl on Saturday.

Manic Mowers

BERRYVILLE -- Lawnmower racing is "about as redneck as you can get," says one fan. For Kelley Ellis, this kind of racing has turned into a family operation, with her brother, nephew and son taking to the track.

Blast from the past: Memorabilia collector enters 'Mad Men' contest

WINCHESTER -- Paul E. Delmerico would fit right in with the AMC TV show "Mad Men," and that's exactly what he hopes will happen.

Good Vibrations: Winchester excited about securing classic band's visit

WINCHESTER -- This year's "Endless Summer" will last until at least Oct. 5. The Winchester Education Foundation announced Thursday that the Beach Boys will play the Patsy Cline Theatre at John Handley High School in less than two months.

Celebrity Salahis attend United Way fundraiser in Front Royal

FRONT ROYAL -- Tareq and Michaele Salahi created a stir on Thursday in Warren County, but this time it was for a good cause.
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Perfect Pitch: Senior citizens horseshoe event draws crowd

BERRYVILLE -- Winning at horseshoes comes down to a game of inches, many players will say.

River group to offer workshops

WOODSTOCK -- Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River has opened registration for two workshops scheduled in the fall.

Goats galore

BERRYVILLE -- Not all goats shown at fairs end up as meat. Does such as Sweet Pea and Mercedes can flaunt freshly shorn coats at the Clarke County Fair -- then go home with their owners.

Organizers ready for sixth annual Route 11 crawl

WOODSTOCK -- Shoppers in the Route 11 Yard Crawl are expected in larger numbers and from greater distances this year. The sixth annual event, sponsored by the Shenandoah County Chamber Advisory Group and the five chambers of commerce, is slated for Saturday, rain or shine.

Tractor pull teams, families travel region to get their fix

FRONT ROYAL -- Whether it is for the love of the roaring engines or the bond between the teams, truck and tractor pull competitions keep people coming back for more.

Apple festival in limbo

MT. JACKSON -- The Mt. Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce's board of directors is scheduled to meet Thursday and expects to vote to cancel this year's Apple-Grape Harvest Festival, according to its president.

Vote could equal grant

FRONT ROYAL -- Officials at area parks are hoping enough supporters will answer a simple online question that, depending on who gets the most responses, could net one lucky park a $100,000 grant.

Sweet sights & sounds

BERRYVILLE -- A rising country music singer returns to her native Clarke County for the fair next week. Amanda Mackintosh joins the roster of performers, animal contests, demolition derbies, pageants and exhibits for the 56th annual event Sunday through Aug. 14.

Carving out his niche: Chain saw artist amazes crowd with unique skill

FRONT ROYAL -- Rod Green can make a pretty mean-looking bear out of a pine log. Green, 52, of Myakka City, Fla., is a member of a group of woodcarvers known as "Masters of the chain saw" and he lived up to that billing Friday at the 53rd Annual Warren County Fair.

Good shepherds: 4-H'ers know it's more than just lambs on display

FRONT ROYAL -- Presenters at the 53rd Annual Warren County Fair 4-H market lamb and breeding show entered the ring on Thursday night knowing that more than the lambs were being judged.

All-terrain fun

FRONT ROYAL -- From youngsters to the young at heart, all-terrain vehicle drag-racing is about fun and friends.