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Isaac Smelser was sentenced yesterday in Page County Circuit Court involving the exploitation of a 15-year-old child.

Shenandoah County school officials have announced that Brian Kibler will be the new athletic director at Central High School.

The approval of these properties for designation on the Virginia Landmarks Register came last Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Culpeper Field Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting which occurred yesterday, June 23, 2026, on Honeyville Road in Page County.

The incident occurred on the 300-block of Betsy Bell Road.

Acting Deputy Emergency Coordinator Jamison Ryder said this plan is the region’s long-term strategy for reducing the impacts of natural and human-caused hazards. 

UPDATE: Shannon Joy Higgins has been safely located.

There were no injuries or damage resulting from the incident, and there is no danger to the public.

UPDATE: Paul Lavelle Hassett Jr. was found deceased.

Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett discussed the school board’s annual administrative retreat the week after the end of the 2025-26 school year