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Garst May Be ‘Federalized'
Prosecutor Could Help Try Hardy Slayings As Assistant U.S. Attorney
By Pete DeLea
HARRISONBURG - The case of a Fulks Run couple accused of killing a Hardy County, W.Va., family in October could land in federal court with Rockingham County Commonwealth's Attorney Marsha Garst serving as a special prosecutor, according to multiple sources close to the investigation. 
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Luther Johnson
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Voices Against The Power Plant
Three Supervisors Openly Comment Against Possible Fibrowatt Project
By Luther Johnson
As last week’s informational meeting stretched into the night, three members of the Page County Board of Supervisors ended the discussion by voicing their opinions against a possible power plant fueled by chicken litter.
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'No Good News'
House Budget Calls For An Additional $1.3 Million Cut To Page Schools
By Benjamin Weathers
LURAY, March 8 — As legislators continue to hammer out a final version of the state budget in Richmond, Page County Public Schools could see even more reductions in funding in what has already become already a contentious cycle.
10-Year-Old Abduction Case Ends
One Of County's ‘Most Wanted' Fugitives Held
By Jeremy Hunt
HARRISONBURG — A woman being sought by local authorities for nearly 10 years is behind bars in Texas on charges related to the abduction of her son.
Web Page Calls For County Official's Removal
Group Looks To 'Dump Tom Cardman'
By Luther Johnson
For one group of residents in Page County, the goal is for the county get a new economic development director.
100 Years Young
Longtime Shenandoah Resident Celebrates Century Of Life
By Benjamin Weathers
From the looks of it, Dorothy Bankard's living room isn't that much different from any other grandmother's.
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Aimee Baldwin
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Business Booms In Southern End Of County
New Market Sees Three New Businesses In Last Six Months; One More Coming Soon
By Aimee Baldwin
NEW MARKET – While the economy has seemed to do nothing but go down in recent months, things are looking good in New Market.
Revamping The Town Council
Four Woodstock Incumbents Not Running For Re-Election This May
By Aimee Baldwin
The town of Woodstock will see more than half of its council members, including the mayor, say goodbye this May.
House Budget Strikes Blow To Regional Jail Proponents
Budget Passes Without Guaranteed Funding For Regional Lockup
By Benjamin Weathers
RICHMOND, Feb.
Woodstock Man Pleads Guilty After Impregnating 12-Year-Old Girl
By Aimee Baldwin
A Woodstock man pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual battery on Feb.
Truck Driver Charged With Manslaughter To Appear In Court March 16
The California truck driver charged in January with two counts of involuntary manslaughter will appear in Shenandoah General District Court on March 16.
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Travis Long
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Altavista Tops Page In Region B Semis
By Travis Long
Page ’s postseason run came to an end in the Region B semifinals with a fast-paced 84-79 loss to third-seeded Altavista Thursday at Eastern Mennonite University’s Yoder Arena.
JMU Students Propose Plans To Revive Elkton's Economy
By Ted Hayes
ELKTON — They came, they saw and last week made their report on improving Elkton’s economic climate.
Board Offers Options To Cover School's Budget Deficit
By Ted Hayes
ELKTON — The unpleasant possibilities of cuts in Rockingham County school jobs and salaries and increases in class size were laid before an audience of teachers, parents and citizens Monday evening at Elkton Middle School.
Ivy Poses A Risk To Town's Bur Oak
By Ted Hayes
ELKTON — Town Manager Reid Wodicka has announced that the town has received a $13,656 grant from the Virginia Department of Forestry.
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Keeping the interfaith
The Harrisonburg and Rockingham Thermal Shelter, better known as HARTS, had a special treat for its guests last week. At the Catholic Campus Ministry at JMU, HARTS provided the local homeless with the option of watching the winter Olympics, playing games or listening to the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship play music. Paired with meals, HARTS provides a comfortable atmosphere for those stopping by. 
Photo by Holly Marcus
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Seniors put a little salsa in their step
By Jacquelyn Walsh
Now seniors can participate in the same Latin-style fitness classes with Zumba Gold, a class that offers just as much upbeat music and fun but with lower impact.
‘Art of a woman’
Forget about the plastic mannequins that typically occupy storefront windows. Soon, folks window-shopping along South Main Street will be able to enjoy a little theater, right from the sidewalk.
Snooki wows sold-out crowd
By Kate Elizabeth Queram
More than 1,000 James Madison University students and reality TV fans packed into Memorial Hall March 3 to get a little closer to the Jersey Shore.
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