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January 07, 2009
Dark skies vanishing
The bright lights coming from Waynesboro’s west end are having the unintended effect of making the night sky harder to see.
Police: Attack victim retaliated with theft
The Waynesboro man beaten by a baseball bat last month — which led to felony charges against three men — is facing a charge of his own.
Pleas made to keep Staunton Commonwealth Center open
STAUNTON — Mental health advocates told state officials Wednesday of the vital services Staunton’s Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents provide.
Augusta County Supervisors pick 2009 chairman
VERONA — Three-term Augusta County Supervisor Larry Howdyshell was chosen board chairman for 2009 without opposition Wednesday.Terry McAuliffe throws hat in ring
By Jeff E. Schapiro, Media General News Service
Howdyshell to serve as Augusta supervisors chairman in 2009
Three-term Augusta County Supervisor Larry Howdyshell was chosen board chairman for 2009 without opposition Wednesday.Landes to hold town hall meeting Saturday
Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, will hold a town hall meeting at 11:30 Saturday morning at the Preston L. Yancey Fire Department in Fishersville.VALLEY PULSE: A delay today, a delay tomorrow
Two Staunton murder cases are meandering in the courts this week.January 06, 2009
Commission reviews transportation
The citywide transportation plan should have a component to add transportation projects to the existing capital improvements plan, according to members of the Waynesboro Planning Commission.State council stresses higher education affordability
RICHMOND — Virginia’s public colleges and universities might have to raise tuition to make up for expected budget cuts, but the state’s higher-education agency says schools should devote a portion of that money to financial aid for low-income, in-state students.Murder hearing delayed
The terminally ill woman charged for the 1967 double-murder of two Staunton ice cream store clerks will not appear in court today, and is “not likely” to recover for future hearings, Staunton authorities said Tuesday.Woofers reunited: Sociable strays back at home with mom
They’re out of the “doghouse” and back into a house full of dogs.
Reassessment update to be given to board
The Augusta County Board of Assessors expect to get an overview of the county’s delayed real property reassessment when the board meets Thursday morning.A new Warner takes Senate seat
Mark R. Warner took the oath of office as Virginia’s U.S. senator Tuesday, saying he hopes to help steer the country through even tougher economic challenges than faced Virginia when he became governor seven years ago.
Goodlatte reintroduces balanced budget amendment
Sixth District Rep. Bob Goodlatte today reintroduced a balanced budget Constitutional amendment during the opening hours of the 111th Congress.VALLEY PULSE: How could you forget?
The city of Waynesboro’s official Web site has posted a reminder about increased water, sewer and trash fees.VALLEY PULSE: Transportation plan on tap
The Waynesboro Planning Commission will discuss goals and strategies for a city-wide transportation plan at its meeting tonight.Slew of guns stolen from safe
A 48-year-old Stuarts Draft man reported to authorities the theft of nearly $8,000 in firearms from his home.Cosmetics caper brings new charge
A Staunton woman already facing an extortion charge was arrested at the Avon store in the Staunton Mall.Accused of abduction, man faces another charge
A Waynesboro man charged in December of abduction with intent to defile faces a new charge in Staunton.January 05, 2009
Liberty deflated
The inflatable didn’t last long. Staunton officials Monday ordered the removal of one of two air-filled Statue of Liberty displays put up by Liberty Tax Service at its Richmond Avenue office for the New Year.
Hanger evaluates Commonwealth Center closing
STAUNTON — Sen. Emmett Hanger said Monday that he must be convinced that private providers can match the services of Staunton’s Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents before he supports the plan to close the center.Storm system to bring wintry mix
Mother Nature is expected to sandwich a wintry mix today in between some unseasonably warm temperatures.Kaine says he’ll head DNC in his spare time
RICHMOND — Gov. Tim Kaine said Monday he will manage a Virginia budget crisis $3 billion and growing and head the Democratic National Committee in his spare time, largely as “an electronic gig.”School murder plot hearing continued
Officials released no new information about an alleged school murder plot Monday and a hearing for two juvenile suspects was postponed.VALLEY PULSE: Winter weather advisory in effect for Augusta County
The balmy-like temperatures today (60 degrees on Jan. 5?) are expected to cool off this evening as a storm system moves in and brings a mix of rain, freezing rain and sleet, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory for areas in Augusta County above 1,000 feet.January 04, 2009
Pooches detained
Pair of stray dogs raise ruckus at Texaco in Waynesboro
