Sesquicentennial events on tap this weekend

Civil War Sesquicentennial events abound this weekend in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

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.

Winchester woman wins windfall

A Winchester woman is $250,000 richer after matching five numbers in the Mega Millions drawing May 15.

Civil War War walking tours start Monday

Starting Memorial Day, tourists can walk their way through Civil War history in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

Chambers compete collecting food for hungry

The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber is among state chambers of commerce accepting Gov. Robert F. McDonnell's challenge to garner food and funds for food banks across Virginia.

Frederick County looks at higher water, sewer rates

Residents can expect to pay more for water and sewer to offset the local cost of stricter protections for the Chesapeak Bay Watershed.

Minority children numbers shift throughout valley

Minorities made up more than half the nation's children under age 1 as of July 1, U.S. Census Bureau announced Thursday.

County asks judge to drop deputies' overtime lawsuit

Frederick County asked a federal judge Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 50 current and former sheriff's deputies accusing the local government of not paying officers overtime for several years.

Man to serve time for injuring father

A Frederick County man must serve prison time for severely injuring his father after an argument last year.

Trooper had halted cycle chase

Virginia State Police released more details Monday of a motorcycle crash late Friday that took the lives of two at an intersection on U.S. 11 in Frederick County.

Suspect pleads not guilty in molestation case

A man accused of molesting a child in Frederick County has pleaded not guilty in federal court.

Motorcycle crash kills two in Frederick County

State police said two West Virginia residents were killed late Friday when the motorcycle they were riding hit a minivan on U.S. 11 at an intersection two-tenths of a mile south of Interstate 81 exit 317.

More child porn charges added in Frederick County case

A federal grand jury in Charlottesville Monday handed down a 13-count indictment against a man alleged to have created child pornography in Frederick County.

Frederick County firefighters seek back pay

WINCHESTER -- Paid firefighters and fire marshals claim Frederick County owes them back pay as early as 2001 when state law regulating overtime wages changed.

Former fugitive sentenced in 2000 sex crime

WINCHESTER -- A Florida man accused of fleeing the country to avoid trial on a sex crime more than 10 years ago then found while starring in a reality TV show in 2010 pleaded guilty Friday to a lesser crime.

Drug takeback returns to region Saturday

Law enforcement agencies across the region plan to take part in the national prescription drug take-back on Saturday.

W.Va. man faces arson charge

WINCHESTER -- Authorities say a West Virginia man set fire to a Frederick County home this week.

Murder suspect released on bail

WINCHESTER -- A city man charged with murder was released from the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center after posting bond Friday. Bradley Scott Gregory, 27, of Winchester, is charged with first-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission...

Police look for man in robbery

WINCHESTER -- Authorities say a man robbed a convenience store clerk at knifepoint in Frederick County on Sunday morning.

Inmate sentenced in guard attack

WINCHESTER -- A regional jail inmate who was accused of attacking two officers in March will serve four years in prison, although Frederick County Commonwealth Attorney Glenn Williamson pushed for a 10-year sentence.

Winchester marks change of command

WINCHESTER -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a new commander for its Middle East District and downtown has a prominent new resident.

Spicer tapped for Gainesboro seat

WINCHESTER -- The Frederick County Board of Supervisors has filled a vacancy with a candidate running for election to the panel in November.

Delivery truck hits tree branch in city

WINCHESTER -- A truck struck a large tree branch while making a delivery at the corner of Clifford and South Loudoun streets Wednesday, according to city police, causing the streets to be closed for almost an hour.

Children's center president resigns

WINCHESTER -- The head and co-founder of the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum has resigned.

Board seeking interim supervisor

WINCHESTER -- The Frederick County Board of Supervisors needs to appoint someone to represent the Gainesboro District following the resignation of Gary Dove.

Police arrest two in robbery plot

WINCHESTER -- Authorities are looking for a suspect in the assault and robbery of a man in the city on Monday.

Independent to challenge Vogel

STEPHENS CITY -- A town man plans to challenge state Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel for the 27th District seat in November.

W.Va. man charged in late-night yard fight

WINCHESTER -- A West Virginia man broke into a Frederick County residence and wounded a man during a fight Saturday, according to authorities.

Crash victim ID'd as Manassas man

WINCHESTER -- Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred Monday night in Frederick County.

Revamped website to help busy tax office

WINCHESTER -- More people want to start businesses in Frederick County, even as commercial revenue continues to fall.

Closings slated for New Year's Day

WINCHESTER -- The following is a list of closings in the Northern Shenandoah Valley in observance of New Year's Day:

Fire still under investigation

GORE -- A fire that destroyed a Frederick County home Wednesday, and left the resident homeless, remains under investigation.

Fire devastates Frederick County home

GORE -- A rural Frederick County home was destroyed by fire Wednesday night.

Local holiday closing slated

The following is a list of closings in the Northern Shenandoah Valley in observance of Christmas:

Events may have violated zoning codes

WINCHESTER -- Historic Jordan Springs may have to stop hosting weddings and other events if a judge finds the center violated conditions of its zoning.

More trouble for alleged bank robber

Loudoun County and Fairfax authorities have joined the Winchester Police Department in pressing charges against accused bank robber Benjamin Luzan Sebastian.

Two sides to snow

FRONT ROYAL -- Snow blanketed the Northern Shenandoah Valley Thursday, canceling school and causing several traffic crashes, including a pileup on Interstate 81 near Edinburg.

Stolen trailer held $63,000 in perfume

WINCHESTER -- Frederick County authorities accuse four men from Florida of stealing a trailer carrying $63,000 worth of perfume.