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A View from the Cheap SeatsSaturday, July 5, 2008 Turbines may spark comments WOODSTOCK — Area residents who fear they won't be able to see the forest for the wind turbines will get the opportunity to speak their mind. Saturday, July 5, 2008 League hoping to avoid cut funds WOODSTOCK — Steve Shaffer makes it sound simple. Thursday, July 3, 2008
STRASBURG — When Justin Ritenour began attending town government meetings last year, a seat on the Town Council wasn't on his mind. Thursday, July 3, 2008 Boies tapped as town manager NEW MARKET — In a town where many residents and decision makers are retired, youth is still being served at the top.
Thursday, July 3, 2008 Victim in fatal workplace accident identified WOODSTOCK — The victim of Tuesday's fatal wastewater treatment plant accident was just one week away from celebrating his second wedding anniversary, his grieving wife said Wednesday. Thursday, July 3, 2008 No rush to replace late panel chairman WOODSTOCK — There is no deadline for appointing a new Shenandoah County Planning Commission member to replace the panel's late chairman, county Planning Director Chris Boies said Wednesday. Thursday, July 3, 2008 Volunteer farm in need of donations WOODSTOCK — A lack of donations is threatening to shorten the Volunteer Farm's harvest this year, according to a Monday news release. "We are getting a lot of publicity but few contributions," said Bob Blair, chairman and CEO of the World Foundation for Children, which operates the farm. "This is the most serious situation we have faced in our five years of existence, but the slump in the economy and high prices are crippling us." Thursday, July 3, 2008 House fire victim in critical condition STRASBURG — The 21-year-old man hospitalized with burns on more than 90 percent of his body following a fire Saturday remains in critical condition at the burn center at Washington Hospital Center, a spokeswoman said Wednesday afternoon. Alberto Rivera-Villalba, of 5198 John Marshall Highway, was severely burned during the fire early Saturday evening. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. Thursday, July 3, 2008 Man accused of rape to face jury WOODSTOCK — One of two men accused of raping a fellow resident at a special needs home in New Market will have an Aug. 20 jury trial, according to online Shenandoah County Circuit Court records. Thomas Neil Elliot III, 37, faces a charge of rape, along with Zachary Joseph Acome, 23, after an incident said to have taken place late at night Feb. 27 at Shenandoah Valley Village. The facility is at 9137 N. Congress St. Thursday, July 3, 2008 Train strikes car; charges pending STRASBURG — Charges are pending against a woman whose car was struck by a train Tuesday night as she crossed the tracks on Va. 637 just off of Va. 55, according to state police. Arlene Schultz, 48, of Toms Brook, was taken to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital for what appeared to be minor injuries, Trooper C.S. Cline said. Her 14-year-old son was in the car, but not injured, he said. Wednesday, July 2, 2008 New panel members seated in Woodstock WOODSTOCK — When town voters went to the polls in May, in what was the first contested race for Town Council spots in many years, the message appeared clear — it was time for change. Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Planners pull plug on lighting for Marriott sign STRASBURG — A sign for a new hotel can face a nearby battlefield but cannot be lighted, Strasburg's Planning Commission decided last Tuesday. Tuesday, July 1, 2008
STRASBURG — A 21-year-old man is in a Washington hospital recovering from burns he sustained in a Saturday evening fire that destroyed his residence. Monday, June 30, 2008
WOODSTOCK — Though it remained in place as work on Woodstock's $1.4 million streetscape project began last week, the Peter Muhlenberg bust has — at least for now — left its post in front of the historic courthouse. Saturday, June 28, 2008 Pastor on a mission with new school STRASBURG — Jay Ahlemann needs 20 teenagers in search of freedom. Friday, June 27, 2008 Resolution to seek designation approved STRASBURG — The town is seeking a designation that would allow it to apply for grants supporting preservation efforts related to heritage tourism, education and historic preservation planning. Friday, June 27, 2008 Town Council hunting for the next manager NEW MARKET — There are a number of major projects on the plate for the next town manager. Thursday, June 26, 2008 Mt. Jackson master plan is nearing completion MT. JACKSON — The last piece of a major update to the town's master plan should be complete by fall. Thursday, June 26, 2008 Town budget vote deemed appropriate STRASBURG — The Town Council vote on Tuesday to appropriate the money for Strasburg's nearly $8.2 million fiscal 2009 budget was not inappropriate, officials said Wednesday. After the council adopted the spending plan, Councilman Donald Le Vine moved that the panel appropriate the funds for the budget. Councilman Carl Rinker said he didn't think the group could vote on the appropriation because it was "not in the advertised sequence of the meeting." Thursday, June 26, 2008 Supervisors approve rezoning for development WOODSTOCK — The developers of a proposed shopping center that would include two hotels and a restaurant got good news Tuesday. Thursday, June 26, 2008 Three-vehicle crash causes I-81 backup MT. JACKSON — A 16-year-old Harrisonburg boy was charged with reckless driving following a three-car crash on Interstate 81 Wednesday afternoon. The teen was entering the interstate at southbound mile marker 269 around 1:15 p.m. when he failed to yield his 2007 Dodge Nitro, state Trooper M.C. Munsey said. The car hit a school bus, which was in transit to Kentucky after having recently been sold to a bus company, and caused the bus to then hit a tractor-trailer, the trooper said. A passenger who was sleeping in the truck at the time of the crash was transported to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Wednesday, June 25, 2008
NEW MARKET — When one youngster grabbed about a 230-page science-fiction book, it was quickly suggested that a book of baseball riddles would serve as a fine pinch-hitter. Wednesday, June 25, 2008
WOODSTOCK — Janice Casto is woman. Hear her roar. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Strasburg approves $8.2 million budget STRASBURG — The Strasburg council adopted a nearly $8.2 million budget for fiscal 2009 by a 5-2 vote Tuesday night. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Consultants: County needs to compete WOODSTOCK — Shenandoah County is at a bit of a competitive disadvantage because of its lack of well-developed industrial sites, officials were told Tuesday. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Deputy breaks up alleged drug deal WOODSTOCK — An Edinburg man was charged with possession with intent to distribute a schedule I drug after a brief pursuit Monday afternoon, the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office said. Sheriff's Office Maj. Scott Proctor said an off-duty deputy "observed a drug buy taking place" in the Wal-Mart parking lot Monday afternoon, and "for lack of a better word, he kind of interrupted the thing." Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Linden man helps flood victims in Iowa CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — After arriving in Iowa last month to help in the wake of a devastating tornado, Linden resident and American Red Cross worker Richard Fravel anticipated heading home. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Oliver North may visit Shenandoah fair WOODSTOCK — Patrons who come out to the Shenandoah County Fair's Veterans Day events might get to meet several history makers, including Oliver North. Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Oliver North may visit Shenandoah fair WOODSTOCK — Patrons who come out to the Shenandoah County Fair's Veterans Day events might get to meet several history makers, including Oliver North. Monday, June 23, 2008 Finnish students to visit Central High School in April WOODSTOCK — Central High School alum Greg Gibson is coming home — and he's bringing company. Monday, June 23, 2008 Council enables eminent domain WOODSTOCK — Though the town has initiated a legal process that would allow it to use eminent domain to obtain sewer easements on several properties, officials said the matter may still be resolved through negotiations. Saturday, June 21, 2008 Tweaks to plan for park mulled FRONT ROYAL — The park advisory commission for the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park continues to work on a general management plan. Saturday, June 21, 2008 Tapping reserves for bigger paychecks raises residents' eyebrows STRASBURG — At a public hearing on Strasburg's proposed fiscal 2009 budget, several residents shared concerns about funding recurring expenses with money from the town's reserve funds. Saturday, June 21, 2008 Volunteer Farm gets $2,000 grant WOODSTOCK — The Volunteer Farm has received a $2,000 grant from the Bama Works Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, according to a press release. The money comes at an ideal time because donations to the farm are declining, said Bob Blair, chairman and CEO of the World Foundation for Children, which operates the farm. The number of people seeking food assistance has jumped 25 to 30 percent in the last six months, he said in the release. Friday, June 20, 2008
WOODSTOCK — For the first time in recent weeks, the Peter Muhlenberg bust was not the center of controversy on Court Square on Thursday. Friday, June 20, 2008 Quarry stance causes rift at Cedar Creek park MIDDLETOWN — Cedar Creek Battlefield is the site of contention once again, 144 years after it saw Civil War action. Friday, June 20, 2008 Shenandoah OKs out-of-district tuition hike WOODSTOCK — Shenandoah County School Board members were at odds Wednesday over a proposal to increase the tuition charged to students from outside the county who enroll in local schools. Friday, June 20, 2008
STRASBURG — A strengthened historic district should apply to all properties within Strasburg's historic district, not only properties of distinction designated by the town, several residents said Thursday. Friday, June 20, 2008 Board advised against Safeway conversion WOODSTOCK — The Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors' finance committee recommended Wednesday that the full panel not use the county's community action agency to finance converting the former Safeway building into county office space. Friday, June 20, 2008 Volunteers needed at shelter for domestic, sexual abuse victims WOODSTOCK — Staff members at a local organization that helps victims of sexual and domestic abuse through an emergency shelter, a hotline, crisis intervention, court advocacy, counseling and other programs are hoping they get a response to their plea for volunteers. Thursday, June 19, 2008
Complaints certainly have their place at times when it comes to truck traffic on Interstate 81, but be thankful you're not stuck behind a 28-foot- wide steel structure every day. Thursday, June 19, 2008 Man jailed for propositioning police online WOODSTOCK — A Reston man who propositioned a Woodstock policeman online, thinking the officer was an underage girl, was sentenced to a year in jail Wednesday in Shenandoah County Circuit Court, according to court records. Thursday, June 19, 2008 Planners advising rezoning approval WOODSTOCK — The Shenandoah County Planning Commission recommended Wednesday night that the Board of Supervisors approve requests for a rezoning and a special-use permit that would allow the development of a shopping center just outside Strasburg. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Benefits, problems of wind turbines debated WOODSTOCK — One thing going for proponents of wind energy is that Interstate 81 appears to remain environmental enemy No. 1 in Shenandoah County. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Task force arrests two on drug charges WOODSTOCK — Two West Virginia residents were arrested on drug-related charges Friday, and a third is wanted by the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office on several related charges, officials said Monday. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 SJHS principal leaving to become grant writer QUICKSBURG — Shenandoah County Public Schools has its grant writer and a vacancy at Stonewall Jackson High School to go along with it. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Resort supervisor faces third harassment suit NEW MARKET — Almost every day for 15 months the general manager at the Shenvalee Golf Resort grabbed and touched an employee's breasts and backside, the woman charges in the third sexual battery lawsuit to be filed against the man and business in Rockingham County Circuit Court. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Storms help in quelling flames FORT VALLEY — Though the weather initially slowed firefighters' efforts Monday, some afternoon rain helped extinguish much of a wild-land fire on the northern end of Massanutten Mountain, officials said. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Manager leaving New Market council NEW MARKET — With a new mayor and a new Town Council member ready to take office July 1, one more newcomer is now needed in town government. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Rape charge OK'd against second man WOODSTOCK — A charge that a New Market man raped a fellow resident at a special needs home has been certified to a Shenandoah County Circuit Court grand jury. Zachary Joseph Acome, 23, had the charge certified Monday morning in Shenandoah County General District Court, according to online court records. He and another man are accused of raping a 66-year-old woman at the Shenandoah Valley Village, at 9137 N. Congress St. The incident is said to have taken place late at night Feb. 27. Saturday, June 14, 2008
WINCHESTER — Along with Kim Kardashian's designer wardrobe, Madonna concert tickets and the millions of other items, a small but glittering piece of Camelot is now up for grabs on eBay. Saturday, June 14, 2008
ORKNEY SPRINGS — A few dozen riders are expected to set off at dawn this morning for what could be 24 hours in the saddle. Friday, June 13, 2008 Planners will discuss request for rezoning STRASBURG — The town Planning Commission will again take up a rezoning request for nearly 1.5 acres on Bowman Mill Road at its June 24 meeting, officials said Thursday. Friday, June 13, 2008
FORT VALLEY — The U.S. Forest Service was still working Thursday night to contain a wildland fire covering nearly 100 acres at the northern end of Massanutten Mountain in Shenandoah and Warren counties, officials said. Thursday, June 12, 2008 Recycling service curbed until new council takes over STRASBURG — A proposal for curbside recycling service will get another look after Strasburg's four new council members take office in July. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Strasburg shopping center project sent to planning director STRASBURG — Every minute meant something to Strasburg Town Council on Tuesday night. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Quicksburg man arrested in Mich. Unless he can come up with a $500,000 bond, a Quicksburg man won't be getting out of a Michigan county jail, at least until his sex case goes to court. Steven Daniel Smoot, 28, with a last known address of 2391 Pinewoods Road, was arrested June 3 and charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, Grand Traverse County Sheriff Scott Fewins said Tuesday. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Child hospitalized after pool incident STRASBURG — A 6-year-old girl was taken to Winchester Medical Center on Monday afternoon when she started feeling ill about 40 minutes after being pulled out of the Strasburg pool. Lifeguard Kaila Hawkins, 19, said she saw the Strasburg girl kept going underwater and noticed she wasn't tall enough to stand in the 3 feet of water. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Man faces charges of domestic assault EDINBURG — A 32-year-old man faces several charges following an alleged domestic assault on Wednesday. Todd Stapleton, of 12339 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg, was charged with assault and battery on a family member, robbery, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and property destruction, Shenandoah County Sheriff's Maj. Scott Proctor said. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Tools stolen from Edinburg garage EDINBURG — Tools, car parts and knives were reported stolen from Mike's Garage, 1997 Belgravia Road, last week. The business was broken into sometime between May 31 and June 2, Shenandoah County Sheriff's Maj. Scott Proctor said. The business is still inventorying what was taken, he said. |
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