November 12, 2008

$5K theft ring busted in Augusta

A band of thieves reeled in cash and drugs in exchange for 100 packs of oysters along with steaks and burgers, camouflage clothes and ammunition to match the purloined apparel, authorities said Wednesday.

Revenue recovery to get closer look

VERONA — Revenue recovery for Augusta County’s rescue squads will get further consideration after a staff report to county supervisors Wednesday night.

November 06, 2008

Schools’ capital needs are on hold

VERONA — It’s unlikely any new bricks and mortar will be used in the near future to upgrade Augusta County Schools.

October 27, 2008

Consultant delves deeper into Augusta County economy

SWOOPE — A consultant helping Augusta County with its future economic development strategy said the county needs to work with its existing employers as well as expand its small business activity.

October 22, 2008

Reassessment delayed until end of year

VERONA — After hearing more than an hour of anecdotal information from county residents and a local realtor that the area real estate market is struggling, the Augusta County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to delay the county reassessment until Dec. 31.

September 24, 2008

Committee to study revenue recovery plan

VERONA — An Augusta County Emergency Services Committee will study and make a recommendation to the board of supervisors about revenue recovery for volunteer ambulance services in the county.

September 06, 2008

Flood of appeals expected in reassessment

A stagnant real estate market nationally does not translate into lower values for Augusta County property owners when they receive their reassessment notices early next month.

September 04, 2008

All County schools to make SOL accreditation

VERONA — All 21 Augusta County schools will likely achieve full state Standards of Learning accreditation based on last year’s testing, the school district’s testing coordinator told the Augusta County School Board on Thursday.

August 27, 2008

Jury finds Beasley guilty of fatal race

Brittany Engleman would have turned 19 today.

Approval of Fishersville small area plan tabled

VERONA — The Augusta County Board of Supervisors tabled a small area plan for Fishersville’s future development Wednesday so they could more closely look at the plan’s provisions for housing density.

August 19, 2008

Involuntary manslaughter charge certified

A felony involuntary manslaughter charge against a Staunton man was certified to the grand jury during a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Augusta County General District Court.

August 14, 2008

Board may reorganize elementary schools

VERONA — A preliminary concept for elementary school changes unveiled by Augusta County school administrators Thursday could lead to major expansions of Cassell, Wilson and Riverheads elementary schools and the closing of Beverley Manor and Ladd elementary schools.

August 07, 2008

Chainsaw Chix draw crowd

Donnie Seal, 62, had an eye-opening experience Thursday at the Augusta County Fair.

August 06, 2008

County Fair paints picture of future

A quick scan of the landscape presents a different picture than in the past.

Two arrested for area car thefts, burglaries

Following an 11-month investigation, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with several law enforcement agencies, has announced the arrest of two individuals they believe to have been involved in a string of motor vehicle thefts and related burglaries.

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