Boy Scouts celebrate 100th birthday

WINCHESTER -- The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema was a sea of tan Scout uniforms Monday night as members of the Shenandoah Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America turned out to celebrate the 100th birthday of the national organization.

Man charged with embezzling information

WINCHESTER -- A Clear Brook man stole documents from his employer in Frederick County in 2008 and tampered with their computers in May, authorities claim.

Man gets 11 years for sex offenses

WINCHESTER -- A city man will serve 11 years in prison for having sex with a 15-year-old female family member numerous times last summer.

Gasification creates energy from garbage

WINCHESTER -- Entrepreneur Zack Varkaris is looking for like-minded individuals to talk trash with him.

Convict will not have time added to prison sentence

WINCHESTER -- A city man serving prison time for raping a juvenile won't have time added to his sentence despite a second conviction Friday of sexually assaulting the same victim.

New school transportation facility is a top priority

WINCHESTER -- Frederick County planners approved a list of long-range projects at their meeting Wednesday night.

Reported incident leads to charges

WOODSTOCK -- A 28-year-old man has been charged with hit and run and assault and battery in relation to a Jan. 18 incident.

Regional chamber recognizes community service

WINCHESTER -- The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber held its annual Regional Greater Good awards dinner Jan. 29 at Millwood Station to recognize businesses and individuals whose leadership and community involvement benefited the area in 2009.

Grand jury indicts Slater on murder charge

WINCHESTER -- Justin Shane Slater has been indicted on charges related to the June 10 slaying of his brother.

City man arrested, held on arson charges

WINCHESTER -- A city man has been charged with arson after authorities say he set fires on the Loudoun Street Pedestrian Mall and at Jim Barnett Park.