Mt. Jackson approves planting trees

MT. JACKSON -- You may soon be unable to see Mt. Jackson for the trees. The Town Council held a special meeting Monday night to approve a $29,862 bid to D.W. Hoffman Construction Inc., of Edinburg, to install 224 trees at various spots around Mt. Jackson, Town Manager Charlie Moore said Tuesday.

Charges brought in paving scam

MT. JACKSON -- A 21-year-old man was arrested March 5 in connection with an alleged paving scam.

Drug investigation results in arrest

MT. JACKSON -- An investigation into drug activity at apartments on Railroad Street has led to the arrest of a 32-year-old man.

Deputies re-arrest Mt. Jackson man

MT. JACKSON -- A 21-year-old already facing numerous criminal counts was re-arrested on Wednesday, according to the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office.

Block grant could benefit homeowners

MT. JACKSON -- About 15 homeowners stand to gain if the Town Council applies for and receives a $700,000 community development block grant.

Edinburg company awarded park bid

MT. JACKSON -- The Town Council has awarded a construction bid for its veterans memorial park to a local company, putting the end in sight for a project years in the making.

Area church breaks from Lutherans' organization

MT. JACKSON -- Morning Star Lutheran Church voted early last month to break away from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and has received praise and $500 as a result, church officials said.

Fire destroys barn and bales of straw

MT. JACKSON -- Intense winter weather made extinguishing a barn fire nearly impossible Wednesday night.

State suspends nurse's license indefinitely

MT. JACKSON - A Mt. Jackson woman's nursing license has been suspended by the state Board of Nursing.

Fundraiser will benefit Mt. Jackson cancer patient

MT. JACKSON - People consider Freda Sigler crazy when she tells them about the hospital bill she rang up at Winchester Medical Center last fall.