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February 05, 2008

City Council to extend public comment time
Concerned about off-topic rebuttals during citizen comment time, the Waynesboro City Council wants to scrap them. In exchange for that, it wants to extend, from three to four minutes, the time allowed for citizen comment.
McCain holds Northeast edge
Sen. John McCain won primaries in Connecticut, New Jersey and Illinois Tuesday night, reaching for command of the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama swapped victories as they waged a coast-coast struggle for delegates in the grueling Democratic campaign.
Juvenile charged in Ivanhoe Avenue fire
A 17-year-old male juvenile was charged Tuesday by Waynesboro police with setting a moped on fire and then causing an apartment fire that burned out three apartment residences on Ivanhoe Avenue.
Sides reach compromise on payday lending
Tired of talks between the industry and anti-payday lending advocates going nowhere, Del. Terry G. Kilgore, R-Scott and chairman of the House committee that deals with the issue, brought legislators from both parties together to work out the compromise.
Rita Wilson to leave Staunton City Council
Wilson said she is proud of the the accomplishments of the council during her tenure.
Cause of Sunday’s apartment building fire remains uncertain
Authorities focused much of their attention around the blackened metal skeleton of a moped propped against the back of the building. That's where firefighters battling the blaze Sunday had chopped splintered holes into the structure.
Advisor: City is in good shape financially
That's because, according to Courtney E. Rogers of Davenport & Company, the city's tax-supported debt won't exceed 4 percent of assessed property values.
Fighting addiction
"Sometimes you are able to make a difference, and that is extremely rewarding," said Evans, who counsels young people in Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County.
17-year-old charged in Ivanhoe fire
6:15 p.m. A 17-year-old male juvenile was charged Tuesday by Waynesboro police with setting a moped on fire and then causing an apartment fire that burned out three residences on Ivanhoe Avenue.
Voters show up week early in Virginia
2:00 p.m. By noon Tuesday, the State Board of Elections received about 400 calls, and many callers wanted to know why their polling places were closed.
Waynesboro council to revisit public comment guidelines
12:00 p.m. The Waynesboro City Council plans to revisit its recently-set guidelines on public comment at its meetings.
Cirque du Soleil show coming to downtown Waynesboro
1:30 p.m. The Cirque du Soleil show, Saltimbanco, will be coming to downtown Waynesboro Monday, Feb. 11.

February 04, 2008

Confidence in McCain
Saxman says he never doubted senator's chances
Vietnam disc jockey Cronauer keeps MIAs in mind
When he was in the Air Force and serving in Vietnam in the mid-1960s, Adrian Cronauer was an armed forces disc jockey whose signature phrase was "Good morning, Vietnam."
Fire damages apartments
No one injured in blaze; authorities trying to determine cause
Can more jobless benefits help cure ailing economy-
For a bipartisan majority of senators, providing three months or six months of extra unemployment checks to more than 1 million jobless people is a better way to dig the economy out of a recession than just printing tax rebate checks.
Teen charged with killing his parents, two brothers
A 15-year-old boy fatally shot his parents and two younger brothers as they slept, then spent more than 12 hours with friends before returning home and calling 911 to report that his father was dead, police said Sunday.
Wilson will not seek new term
12:00 p.m. "I leave with real pride for so much we have been able to do … The Stonewall Jackson Hotel … vital, well-used parks and recreational facitlies … increasing attention to the needs of our increasingly older population,'' she said.

February 03, 2008

Top Recipients
Legislators who reported receiving $1,000 or more in gifts from lobbyists for businesses, organizations or individuals.
City expected to fare well in bond market
Experts say recent economic downturn, delayed referendum vote could actually be beneficial
Capitol funding
Gifts to legislators top $165,000; include trips, tickets
Top Givers
Businesses, organizations or individuals whose lobbyists provided gifts totaling $1,000 or more to Virginia state legislators in 2007:
Party rules, delegate counts make for fuzzy Super Tuesday math
When it comes to presidential primaries, Democrats and Republicans play by different rules.

February 02, 2008

Conservatism still works
The giddiness over Barack Obama's candidacy has stretched even into the Shenandoah Valley.

February 01, 2008

Judge leaves Washington plea decision unresolved
A judge seemed unmoved Friday by Rashame Washington's claim that a jailhouse threat forced his admission to a 2006 gang shooting.
Third competitor for Ward B seat throws in name
Magazine editor Chris Graham announced his candidacy Friday for the Ward B seat on Waynesboro City Council, promising to work for economic development and an efficient city government.
Obama-mania sweeps fans up in change, hope
They gathered in coffee shops and restaurants across Virginia to watch, of all things, a presidential debate.
Storm knocks out power
A Friday morning ice storm caused trees to snap and fall on power lines leaving thousands in Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County without power well into the afternoon and evening.
Man recovering from fatal house fire
Aftermath of attempt to save wife and son leaves Lovingston man in intensive care.
Consumer spending weakest in months
WASHINGTON - Buffeted by soaring fuel prices and tighter credit, consumers increased their spending at the weakest pace in six months. In other signs of trouble, applications for unemployment benefits last week soared by the largest number since Hurricane Katrina.

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