Redskins coming to Winchester, Shenandoah County

Washington Redskins fans have a chance to see some of the players and cheerleaders as they tour the Northern Shenandoah Valley today and tomorrow.

Newtown Heritage Festival starts in Stephens City

The 20th annual Newtown Heritage Festival kicks off today in Stephens City.

Mayfest starts this Friday

STRASBURG -- The town will once again host a three-day street party starting this Friday.

Back on the air

A familiar voice is back on the air at 92.5 WINC-FM. Dave Gunning is back after a four-year hiatus.

Extra battle being held during New Market reenactment

This weekend's Battle of New Market Reenactment is one-stop shopping for Civil War enthusiasts.

Early try at shrinking deer population deemed a success

Participants in Front Royal's first organized attempt to limit its booming deer population through bow hunting are calling their effort a success.

Stars, weather bring out the crowds for Bloom parade

The wave of ecstatic shouts and cries sweeping slowly along the Apple Blossom Festival's Grand Feature Parade route Saturday in Winchester meant only one thing: Grand Marshal Mario Lopez was coming into view.

Lopez: Honored to be parade's grand marshal

Mario Lopez's star shone brightly at the Apple Blossom Festival's Grand Feature Parade in Winchester Saturday, but he confessed to feeling a little frazzled an hour before he was to begin greeting his adoring public as the parade's grand marshal.

Flutie selected as Apple Blossom Sports Marshal

WINCHESTER -- Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival President Tom Scully announced Wednesday that famed quarterback Doug Flutie will serve as Sports Marshal for the 2012 Apple Blossom Festival.

Fall festival boasts barbecue competition

WOODSTOCK -- Instead of cheese, how about some barbecue with that wine.

Park announces winter closings

LURAY -- The approaching end of the autumn travel season also signals the time is near for the closing of several facilities at Shenandoah National Park, park officials announced earlier this week.

'Auntie Anne' brunch speaker

WINCHESTER -- Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, is the keynote speaker for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom's Festival Prayer Brunch, event officials announced Tuesday.

*REO Speedwagon, country artists to headline Shenandoah Fair

WOODSTOCK -- The Shenandoah County Fair announced its grandstand entertainment lineup on Friday, with a classic rock band and a mix of country artists on tap for 2011.