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
