Party-crashing couple in Warren court

FRONT ROYAL - Tareq Salahi left the Warren County Courthouse a little bit lighter on Friday after a judge ordered that his expensive watch be taken to satisfy a judgment against him and his wife, Michaele.
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Path to peace: Yoga teacher, 82, finds healing power in ancient practice

Dressed in black yoga pants and a striped shirt, dangling earrings framing her cropped blond hair, and rings and bracelets making music on her hands, Lisolette "Lilo" Foster commands the full attention of the 17 students stretched before her on their purple and pink mats.

Jody Lynn Bradley found guilty in shooting death of 16-year-old

WOODSTOCK -- A Shenandoah County Circuit Court jury recommended Thursday night that Jody Lynn Bradley serve nine years in prison for murdering his daughter's boyfriend.

SU hands out diplomas to 260

WINCHESTER -- Black robes with long hoods usually aren't the most comfortable attire for an outdoor event in August. But Shenandoah University's graduating class of 2009 didn't seem to mind the heat at all.

Hard Times: Area businesses have hope in hard times

STRASBURG -- The golden arches at the town's scenic northern gateway are a little harder to spot these days, tucked away in a gas station-convenience store just off the busy interstate.

Hard Times: Nonprofits struggle with smaller donations in recession

NEW MARKET -- In his 60 years, Jimmie Laughlin has slammed lumber over his left knee to get a date, not flinched when his two broken fingers were put back into place, inexplicably woken from a two-week coma and won $1,000 in a scratch-off lottery game.

Hard times: Tourists find ways to save money, enjoy local attractions

Tim Dore's family always wanted to travel on Skyline Drive. This summer, the Dores, of Butler, N.J., are taking advantage of cheaper gas prices to motor along the 105-mile scenic parkway on their way to Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Hard Times: Many continue or return to education in downturn

MIDDLETOWN -- Hope Athey arrives early for "College 101," takes a seat at the back of the room and glances over her shoulder as the rest of the group, mostly teenagers and a few parents, shuffles in.

Hard Times: Some small businesses suffer through downturn, others are just getting started

Economic woes will never rob the Northern Shenandoah Valley of its picturesque views.

Hard Times: Foreclosure crisis has hit the Valley

Penelope Saville worked three jobs for years to get her finances back in order after a divorce, all in the hopes of owning a home.