Two plead guilty to illegal cigarette sales

A Berryville husband and wife accused by the federal government of participating in a ring that sold hundreds of thousands of cigarettes illegally pleaded guilty to a total of three felony counts in U.S. District Court in Harrisonburg, according to court documents filed Tuesday.

A winning experience

WINCHESTER -- Even though stars such as Lucille Ball, Tim McGraw, Val Kilmer and the Beach Boys have lain their heads there, Patsy Cline has sung there and it has just been named the Hotel of the Year by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, The George Washington Hotel General Manager David Cavallaro wants locals to know its luxury is within their grasp.

Newtown Heritage Festival starts in Stephens City

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

Two injured in Warren County crash

Two Winchester residents were transported to separate hospitals following a Wednesday afternoon crash on Interstate 66 in Warren County, according to state police.

Artz Road bridge may stay one-lane, flood-prone

WOODSTOCK -- Strict rules on bridges in flood-prone areas could impact plans to replace one of Shenandoah County's many low-water spans.

Extra state money for schools sparks debate

WOODSTOCK -- A small windfall in state money to the Shenandoah County School Board may not mean extra money for next fiscal year.

Middleburg Academy student named US Lacrosse Academic All-American

Edinburg resident Tav Hafner will be graduating from Middleburg Academy this year as a US Lacrosse Academic All-American.

Father, son open car dealership

When Jordan McMullen turned 18 last year, he and his father formed a partnership and went into business together.

Grand opening

Sharon Russell and Dee Fenty, volunteers with the Winchester Medical Center Auxiliary, talk on Tuesday in the organization's thrift shop, The Auxiliary Attic, on Millwood Avenue. Its grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday.

Local markets

Shenandoah Livestock May 19 FEEDER: Steers, 100-199 lbs., $197.00-205.00; 200-299 lbs., few; 300-399 lbs., $195.50-205.00; 400-499 lbs., $174.50-183.00; 500-599 lbs., $152.00-177.50; 600-699 lbs., $123.00-154.50 ; 700-799 lbs., few $135.00-139.00; 800-899 lbs., few $128.00; 900-999 lbs., $111.25-121.50; 1000 lbs and up,...

Ledger

Scholarships The Rotary Club of Woodstock will donate eight $1,000 scholarships to Lord Fairfax Community College, to be divided equally among the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters to Shenandoah County students with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Shenandoah Valley...

Front Royal may seek refund for prisoner bills

Warren County for years erroneously billed Front Royal to keep its prisoners at the jail, according to the town attorney. But the town may not necessarily see a refund for the $19,800 it paid to the county, officials warned Monday.

Regional jail bond sale delayed

Efforts to build a regional jail hit a bump Tuesday. The Virginia Resources Authority did not issue bonds for the project as expected, according to Douglas Stanley, chairman of the board of the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail Authority.

Teen car crash victim faces 'long road' to recovery

STRASBURG -- The survival of a Strasburg High School sophomore seriously injured in a car crash late Saturday night is no longer in doubt, her aunt said Tuesday.

Movable market

James Neff, 73, sits outside his mobile produce stand on North Massanutten Street in Strasburg on a sunny afternoon. Rich Cooley/Daily

Winchester woman wins windfall

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

National Trails Day to promote hiker awareness

The Shenandoah River Raymond R. "Andy" Guest Jr. State Park is one of many throughout Virginia participating in National Trails Day on June 2.

Civil War War walking tours start Monday

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

Another suspected meth lab busted in Shenandoah County

For the second time in less than a week, Shenandoah County drug investigators have raided a suspected meth lab.

Valley's United Way completes review of 2012 impact grants

The United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley completed this year's grant review process with limited funds and an overwhelming number of requests from the community.

City probation office firebombed

Police are looking for one or more people suspected of firebombing the Probation and Parole Office in Winchester early Monday morning.

Railroad work to close Front Royal road access

FRONT ROYAL -- Norfolk Southern Railroad plans to make improvements to a crossing in Front Royal but must close a major access road for much of Tuesday.

Culpeper farm in great need of volunteers

The good news is the number of people giving their time at the Volunteer Farms in Culpeper and Woodstock is up. The bad news is that even more are needed.

Red Cross offering incentives for Memorial Day weekend donations

The American Red Cross sent out a press release Monday urging individuals to donate blood this weekend, and in return be entered in a drawing and have the chance to accumulate rewards points.

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.