Vogel joins fight to keep child development screenings local

Local parents have grabbed the attention of state officials in a fight to keep the Child Development Center in Winchester open.

Local teen combats Lyme disease

Vanessa Tracy is a 17-year-old rising senior who loves to laugh, dance and challenge herself academically. According to her mother, Theresa Tracy, she was never one to give up or lack motivation.

A brand new beginning

The Church of the Valley is no longer.

Health care reform could impact Shenandoah County's substitute teachers

The Shenandoah County School Board might have to make some tough decisions in the coming months because of changes with insurance requirements for the division's employees.

Brain injury survivors, caregivers asked to take survey

Although disappointed with the final General Assembly budget, the Brain Injury Association of Virginia will continue fighting for improved and increased services for those with brain injury in underserved areas.

Warren County could raise out-of-county tuition

Out of county tuition rates could increase by about $700 for Warren County Public Schools.

Community baby showers call for donations

Valley Health is currently holding several community baby showers to benefit local agencies and new families in need.

MMA partners with Heroic Imagination Project

Massanutten Military Academy is partnering with the Heroic Imagination Project to become the first boarding school in the world to embrace the program's curriculum and incorporate it into campus culture.

Library extends reach out to senior citizens

Thanks to the Shenandoah County Library System, residents at Dutch Haven Assisted Living in Maurertown are reading more than ever.

Stonewall Jackson grads go the extra mile

Of Stonewall Jackson High School's 127 graduates, there are at least two shining examples of how hard work pays off.

Skyline's graduates are 'full of character'

For the first time since its opening six years ago, Skyline High School will hold graduation inside.

Portion of Central grads joining the military

Central High School will hold its graduation at 7:30 p.m. Friday night inside the new gymnasium.

Student from Finland earns degree in America

Oscar Berglund never thought much of the color purple, but after spending this past year at Strasburg High School, he's learned to love it.

Twins dominate Sherando's senior class

If you think you're seeing double during Sherando High School's commencement exercises, it might be because of the eight sets of twins graduating.

Warren County High School to graduate 199 seniors

Warren County High School will hold commencement exercises Thursday evening for the 199 graduates in the Class of 2013.

Local extension offices to offer water testing clinics

Local Virginia Cooperative Extension agents are urging residents using private water supplies to get their water tested this month through an inexpensive clinic.

Preparing for life after school

QUICKSBURG - When Julie Neese-Whitaker first met 15-year-old Garrett Lloyd, she realized that he struggled with basic communication and often got so frustrated that he wound up in a ball on the floor.

Local United Way raises almost $400K

The United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley will give almost $400,000 in impact grants to 33 local agencies.

Local student leads tornado relief effort

QUICKSBURG -- A Shenandoah County student has taken it upon herself to get the local community involved in relief efforts for victims of last week's devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.

New treatment added to WMC cancer program

Winchester Medical Center has recently expanded its cancer program with the addition of an advanced treatment option, thanks to a partnership between the hospital and the University of Virginia Health System.

New app brings Sherando yearbook to life

STEPHENS CITY - Sherando High School's 2012-2013 yearbook staff have somehow managed to one-up last year's publication of the "Tribe."

Trustee of local knowledge honored

EDINBURG - After three years as the Shenandoah County Library Board chairman, Hank Zimmerman recently was recognized by the Virginia Public Library Director's Association as "Outstanding Library Trustee."

School Board won't help fund bridge

The Warren County School Board has agreed, by consensus and by the superintendent's recommendation, to deny a request from the town to provide funding for half the materials necessary to install a bridge at Sycamore Lane.

LFCC student union building to open in Jan.

Through the recent months of up and down weather, construction on Lord Fairfax Community College's student union building is still on track.

School board member questions textbook approval

FRONT ROYAL - The Warren County School Board approved a list of publishers to provide science textbooks on Thursday, but the decision was not an easy one for some board members.

Parents fight to keep local Child Development Clinic open

Parents of local children with intellectual and development disabilities are fighting back against the state department of health's decision to close the Child Development Clinic in Winchester.

Awesome 'bow

Northern Virginia Daily reporter Kim Walter snapped this amazing photo after Thursday's storm. She was on her way from Front Royal to Berryville when this view prompted her to stop and capture it.

Leadership among top things learned at military academies

This Saturday at 10 a.m., two local military academies will graduate their small, but successful, classes of 2013.

Schools team up to fight cancer

Area schools are coming together to raise awareness and funds for a variety of types of cancer this Saturday.

Winchester Medical Center welcomes new top nurse

Winchester Medical Center has welcomed Anne Whiteside as its new Vice President of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer.

Moon rocks land at Warren County school

FRONT ROYAL - A bit of the moon made its way to Warren County Middle School on Wednesday.

Community invited to thank emergency responders

In conjunction with May 19 - 25 being National EMS Week, the Lord Fairfax EMS Council will host an open house to educate community members on what the emergency responders do every day to protect the region's health and safety.

Hospital staff thank Warren County's first responders

FRONT ROYAL - Emergency Medical Service personnel were thanked and honored during an event at the North Warren Volunteer Fire and Rescue station Wednesday afternoon.

Winchester Medical Center conducts innovative study

Winchester Medical Center is leading the way for interventional cardiologists everywhere, as it has recently initiated a clinical trial to test a new treatment of heart disease.

LFCC makes midlife career move possible

For 10 years Dr. Glenn Burdick was well known as the Winchester City Public Schools superintendent, and while community members may still recognize him, it's no longer because of his educational background.

Governor sheds light on Lyme disease awareness

The Virginia Legislature has proclaimed May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and to help keep awareness on everyone's minds, Gov. Bob McDonnell decided to shed a little light on the topic.

Progress 2013: Bringing health care closer to home

Valley Health has quite a presence in the surrounding counties, and it doesn't look like that will be changing any time soon.

Progress 2013: Myriad of changes ahead in education

Education is a continually changing arena - in fact, you can't expect to feel confident in your education without some kind of progress.