Sesquicentennial events on tap this weekend

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

Volunteer Farms receive grants

The Volunteer Farms have good news to share, which will mean more food for the hungry.

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.

Special teams trained in meth lab response

With the recent resurgence of suspected meth labs in the area, a regional methamphetamine response team has seen increased use.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accused meth maker faces theft charges

The Strasburg man accused of running a meth lab and bomb factory out of his King Street house was charged with three more crimes on Thursday.

Police say meth lab and bomb making going on at Strasburg home

An alleged King Street meth lab was shut down by town, state and federal officers Wednesday afternoon in Strasburg.

Fire destroys 120-year-old barn

FORT VALLEY -- A Shenandoah County family lost a barn built in the late 1800s to fire Wednesday.

Defendants ask for Shentel suit dismissal

A Connecticut company being sued by Edinburg-based Shentel Converged Services Inc. is arguing the federal court in Harrisonburg doesn't have jurisdiction over the case.

Extra battle being held during New Market reenactment

This weekend's Battle of New Market Reenactment is one-stop shopping for Civil War enthusiasts.

Woodstock angel receives honor

Woodstock resident John Billings is an angel in more ways than one -- he has a set of wings and he carries people when they most need help.

Driver charged in SUV crash

State police provided more information about a Thursday afternoon crash in Shenandoah County which sent two people with minor injuries to a hospital.

Drivers hurt in truck crash on I-81

Authorities say rescue workers took at least one person to a local hospital after suffering injuries in a Friday morning crash involving two trucks near Edinburg.

Woman sentenced for trying to hire hitman

A West Virginia woman who tried to hire a hitman to kill a Strasburg resident has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.

Woodstock man accused of molesting teen girl

A Woodstock man has been charged with several sex offenses after his ex-girlfriend allegedly caught him kissing a 14-year-old.

N.Y. man gets prison time for drugs

WOODSTOCK -- A New York man caught with drugs during a traffic stop in October in Shenandoah County dropped a possible challenge to the arresting officer's search.

USPS announces new plan for rural post offices

The United States Postal Service announced Wednesday morning that a new plan has been developed that could potentially save some rural offices from being closed.

Jail protesters effort to lobby McDonnell dashed

A group of 15 protesters hoping to plead their case against the planned RSW Regional Jail to Gov. Robert F. McDonnell Wednesday came away disappointed when he canceled an appearance in Front Royal.

Judge makes early ruling in 'Taxpayer' Henry appeal

Dwight Henry, who refers to himself as "Taxpayer Henry," continues to fight Strasburg over utility bills he claims the locality unjustly charged him and now his case goes to a jury in September.

Woodstock businesses to have sidewalk sale

Those looking for last-minute Mother's Day gifts need go no farther than downtown Woodstock.

Crash sends one to hospital

Authorities say at least one person went to a local hospital after a crash in Shenandoah County early Wednesday morning.

State police identify driver killed in New Market crash

The driver killed in a head-on collision in New Market on Tuesday has been identified as an Orange County woman.

Shenandoah County adopts $52.7 million budget for 2013

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors adopted a $52.7 million fiscal 2013 budget Tuesday morning.

New Market fire investigation questioned

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors plan to ask Commonwealth's Attorney Amanda Wiseley for an update into the investigation of past misdeeds at the New Market Fire Department.

Driver killed in New Market crash

State police continue to investigate a head-on crash this morning that killed a man.

Shenandoah supervisors to take up budget Tuesday

The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors on Thursday expressed a willingness to add $1.8 million to the county schools' allocation in fiscal 2013.

Dominion Virginia Power says bills to drop

Dominion Virginia Power residential customers could see lower electric bills by the end of the summer, the utility reported Wednesday.

Service: Forest fires are out, cleanup done

The clean up from several fires plaguing the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests is done, according to a U.S. Forest Service spokesman.

New Market resident charged with bigamy

A former New Market resident has been arrested on a bigamy charge by the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff's Office investigating lawnmower theft

The Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a lawnmower from a local auction house.

Mt. Jackson, Strasburg vote for town councils

Voters in Mt. Jackson on Tuesday elected Dennis L. Andrick, Donald I. "Donnie" Pifer and Rodney Max Shepherd to town council, while Strasburg elected incumbents R.A. "Rich" Orndorff Jr., Robert B. "Bob" Baker and Richard A. Redmon, and newcomer Jocelyn C. Vena to town council seats.

Edinburg man found dead under truck

Shenandoah County Sheriff's deputies don't know how long an Edinburg man found pinned under his truck near Columbia Furnace on Monday had been dead.

Algae growth affecting Bryce Resort lake

The same nutrients blamed for algae growth on the Shenandoah River may cause problems for its connected waterways, including Lake Laura at Bryce Resort.