Shenandoah National Park visitation down

FRONT ROYAL -- Visitation in Shenandoah National Park was down in 2011 compared to the previous year, largely because of the snowy weather in October.

Accounting, legal bills nearly max out SAAA budget

FRONT ROYAL -- Mounting bills for lawyers and accountants are threatening to swamp the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging's budgeted amount of $100,000 for such expenses, according to figures released by agency officials Thursday.

Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging budget has deficit

FRONT ROYAL -- After months of delay and considerable hesitation, the financially strapped Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging's board of directors passed a 2012 budget Wednesday.

Alger to be Page prosecutor

WOODSTOCK -- Assistant Shenandoah County Commonwealth's Attorney Ken Alger's decision to drop out of the race for his boss' seat worked out well for him.

Trial is set for Alger case

HARRISONBURG -- A five-day jury trial has been set in U.S. District Court for the civil matter brought forward by a Page County farmer against numerous defendants, including former Sheriff Daniel W. "Danny" Presgraves.

State clarifies rules regarding farm-use tags

WOODSTOCK -- The rules pertaining to farm-use vehicles in Virginia are now a little more focused on making sure agricultural transportation really is being used down on the farm.

Offices, schools closed for holiday

The following is a list of closings in the Northern Shenandoah Valley in observance of Labor Day on Monday: Federal government offices: Closed Monday. State government offices: Closed Monday. County government offices: Closed Monday. Town offices: Closed Monday. Winchester city...