Local
9 months ago
Virginia and West Virginia residents possibly exposed to measles

Both states’ health departments have been notified this week of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport Wednesday of last week.

Local
9 months ago
Dukes’ Mark Freeman named finalist for Lou Henson Award

James Madison’s Mark Freeman was named a finalist for the 2024-25 Lou Henson National Player of the Year Award, CollegeInsider.com announced on Thursday.

Local
9 months ago
Planned power outage in Grottoes on Friday

Power outages could effect the entire town of Grottoes for a few hours on Friday.

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Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Staunton man charged in a fatal shooting pleads not guilty

Jacob Preston Sipe pleaded not guilty to all four of the charges he faces, including first degree murder, during the hearing in Circuit Court.

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Crime & Safety
9 months ago
VSP investigating fatal single-vehicle crash in Augusta County

The accident occurred shortly before 10:00 p.m. in the 200 block of Folly Mills Station Road in the Mint Spring area.

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Local
9 months ago
Augusta County Fire responds to fire in Bridgewater

Fire crews were dispatched for a reported structure fire in Bridgewater but found something else upon arrival.

Community
9 months ago
Public invited to comment on Smallmouth Bass Management Plan

The public comment period is open through April 11, 2025.

Community
9 months ago
Staunton City Schools Kindergarten registration opens March 17

Kindergarten registration starts Monday, March 17.

Community
9 months ago
Houston Ballet Academy students tour again after five-year hiatus

The Houston Ballet II Academy will embark on a multi-city tour for the first time since 2019 and will be stopping in Harrisonburg.

Local
9 months ago
Safety initiative launched to prevent accidents involving farm equipment this spring

Spring is when drivers will be sharing the road with farmers moving oversize equipment. And when normal traffic meets up with larger, slower vehicles, there’s an increased risk of accidents.