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1. Free Surgery OK'd For Pets From Shelter 2010-08-31 HARRISONBURG - The Shenandoah Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic will offer free vaccinations, microchipping and spay/neuter surgeries to all cats and dogs adopted from the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA through Dec. 31. 2. Suicide Prevention Focus Of Seminar 2010-08-30 HARRISONBURG - RMH Behavioral Health will host a daylong suicide prevention seminar next week in an effort to increase public awareness of mental health issues and what can be done to prevent suicide. 3. Catching Up 2010-08-27 HARRISONBURG - Standing in front of a class at Thomas Harrison Middle School this week, Scott Kizner hesitated when a student asked if he could speak Spanish. 4. Safety First: Elks Lodge Donates Goggles To MTC Students 2010-08-27 HARRISONBURG - For most students heading back to school, supply must-haves include things like pencils, pens and notebooks. 5. Reading, Writing & 'Rithmetic 2010-08-26 HARRISONBURG - Enrollment in both Harrisonburg City and Rockingham County public schools has increased slightly from last year, based on preliminary attendance numbers from the first day of school. 6. ‘A New Day Of School' 2010-08-25 ELKTON - Tuesday wasn't the first day of high school for 16-year-old junior Joshua Gooden. But in some ways, it felt like freshman year all over again. 7. Day Of Firsts 2010-08-24 HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg City Superintendent Scott Kizner hasn't been enrolled in school since earning his doctorate from Virginia Tech almost 15 years ago. 8. For Merchants, It's ‘Just Like Christmas' 2010-08-21 HARRISONBURG - Standing in front of the Westover Park pool in a tropical-print bathing suit Friday afternoon, 9-year-old Hannah Miller recounted her summer vacation adventures. 9. Pack To School 2010-08-21 HARRISONBURG - Standing inside the gym at the Harrisonburg Salvation Army, Ronal Gomez slipped a black-and-gray patterned backpack over his shoulders. 10. Online Limits Blurred 2010-08-20 HARRISONBURG - Whenever Rob Lovell gets a friend request on the social networking site Facebook, he'll check to see if the sender is a current student at Turner Ashby High School. 11. That's A Real Brain Drain 2010-08-20 HARRISONBURG - While strolling the aisles of the Rockingham County Fair exhibition hall with his grandmother Wednesday, Michael Dean saw something that made him stop in his tracks: a woman arranging three small brains on a baking tray. 12. Kids, Parents Get Free Shots 2010-08-19 HARRISONBURG - Eleven-year-old Allison Mace can't wait for her first day at Wilbur S. Pence Middle School next week. 13. Got A Ticket To Ride 2010-08-19 HARRISONBURG - Though Wednesday's intermittent rain managed to turn the Rockingham County Fairgrounds into a giant mud puddle, the precipitation did little to dampen the spirits of the youngsters who showed up for Youth Day. 14. Fees Up, Lower Than Most 2010-08-18 HARRISONBURG - Students at James Madison University and Blue Ridge Community College will pay more for tuition this fall than they did a year ago - but the fee hikes at both public institutions are well below the statewide average for such increases. 15. Colleges: Presence Buoys Local Economy 2010-08-18 HARRISONBURG - Local university presidents told business leaders Tuesday that despite a continued decline in state funding, their institutions continue to thrive and contribute to the local economy. 16. Rockingham County High Schools To Offer Economics Class 2010-08-14 HARRISONBURG - High schools in the Rockingham County school division will begin offering an economics and personal finance class this fall, a year before the state Department of Education will require it. 17. Memories For Sale 2010-08-14 HARRISONBURG - Though most Rockingham Memorial Hospital employees have been settled into their new digs off Port Republic Road since June, some spent Friday morning haunting the halls of the old Cantrell Avenue building, hunting for one last souvenir from their former workplace. 18. School ‘Report Card' Results Mixed 2010-08-13 HARRISONBURG - While the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County public school divisions failed to meet federal accountability benchmarks this year, each division saw an increase in the number of individual schools that did. 19. Three New Residential Properties For JMU 2010-08-13 HARRISONBURG - The James Madison University Real Estate Foundation recently purchased three parcels near West Grace Street in Harrisonburg. 20. Pertussis Going Easy On Virginia 2010-08-12 HARRISONBURG - Though incidences of whooping cough have increased in some parts of the country, state health officials say that for now, Virginia is in the clear. 21. Welcome To The East Side 2010-08-12 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY - At most high schools, introducing incoming freshmen to their home for the next four years is the only orientation scheduled before the start of a new school year. 22. Educators Focus On Bay 2010-08-11 HARRISONBURG - A shopping trip at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market may seem like an odd pit stop on a class field trip focusing on the Chesapeake Bay. 23. Rockingham Educational Foundation Names Five To Board 2010-08-11 HARRISONBURG - Five Valley residents were elected to the board of directors of the Rockingham Educational Foundation Inc. 24. County Schoools 101 2010-08-11 FULKS RUN - Area residents interested in learning more about Rockingham County Public Schools will have a chance this fall, with the division's newly established RCPS Academy "Up Close and Personal" program. 25. Schools Ramp Up Community Involvement Efforts 2010-08-10 HARRISONBURG - The Rockingham County School Board will hear an informational presentation tonight about a new initiative designed to keep community members informed about the county school division. 26. Student's Altruism Rewarded 2010-08-10 HARRISONBURG - With almost 15 years of volunteer experience to choose from, picking an all-time favorite community-service project could have been a daunting task for Patrick Wiggins. 27. Getting Centered 2010-08-07 HARRISONBURG - When Rebecca Rawley went to Shenandoah Women's Healthcare for her first prenatal appointment, she was presented with two options for her pregnancy care. 28. Dayton Learning, MTC Consolidate 2010-08-06 HARRISONBURG - When Eliseo Robles first started his English-as-a-second-language classes at Dayton Learning Center a decade ago, he didn't speak a word of the language. Now, he said, he's fluent. 29. JMU's ‘SafeRides' Program Recognized By Gov. McDonnell 2010-08-05 HARRISONBURG - A student-run organization at James Madison University recently received a transportation award from Gov. Bob McDonnell. 30. Inspection Goes Well For VMRC's Crestwood 2010-08-04 HARRISONBURG - Crestwood, the assisted-living facility at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, fared well in a recent inspection by the Virginia Department of Social Services. 31. City Schools Shows Off Makeover For Website 2010-08-04 HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg City School Board members applauded the division's new website template, unveiled in an online tour during the board's meeting Tuesday. 32. Tonight's Meeting Kizner's First As Superintendent 2010-08-03 HARRISONBURG - Superintendent Scott Kizner will attend his first meeting as the division's top administrator when the Harrisonburg City School Board meets tonight. 33. RMH Deal Well-Received 2010-07-31 HARRISONBURG - A day after RMH Healthcare officials announced their decision to partner with Norfolk-based Sentara Healthcare, members of the Harrisonburg business community said Friday that they feel comfortable with the decision. 34. EPA Recognizes N.C. Firm For 'Green' Student Housing 2010-06-03 A North Carolina development company recently received an energy-efficiency award from the Environmental Protection Agency for its work on a Harrisonburg student-housing community. 35. Hubard Recognized For Aiding Disabled In Seeking Employment 2010-05-20 HARRISONBURG - A Harrisonburg resident recently received a leadership recognition award from the Department of Rehabilitative Services. 36. The Valley's Best Places To Pop The Question 2010-02-13 Each year, The Daily News-Record turns to its readers to name the best of the best of all things Shenandoah Valley. The best downtown restaurant. The best mechanic, local artist and place to be seen. And, on the warm and fuzzy side, the best place to propose. 37. Are You Ready For Some Football (Food)? 2010-02-03 For Washington Redskins fans Dawn and John Morris, the last mega-exciting Super Bowl Sunday was in 1992, the most recent time their team made it to the big show - and 10 years before the couple threw their very first Super Bowl party. 38. Beyond Hosts Haiti Relief Fundraiser 2010-01-29 About two years ago, Cy Khochareun, one of the owners of Beyond restaurant in Harrisonburg, took part in a 10-day mission trip to Haiti through his church, Valley Church of Christ. 39. Princesses For A Cause 2010-01-23 On the wall in the kitchen of the Hair Mill in Mount Jackson, there's a sign that reads, 40. Bowl Of Good Owners To Raise Funds For Haiti 2010-01-22 When the magnitude-7.0 earthquake hit Haiti last week, Ernie Didot felt the tremors. Didot, who's part-owner of A Bowl of Good Café in Harrisonburg, was in Guatemala at the time. 41. One Prickly Pet? 2010-01-16 From the dining room of an old farmhouse comes a slight squeaking noise. Seated in the adjacent living room, Jenner Brunk tilts her head. 42. Breakfast Appetizers Offer Something For Everyone 2009-12-30 Planning the menu for your New Year's Eve party is easy - finger foods, snack mixes and champagne, champagne, champagne. Planning the menu for the day-after breakfast can be more difficult. 43. Sugarplum, Anyone? 2009-12-23 We've all heard of them. Of the visions of sugarplums that dance in children's heads; of the figgy pudding that carolers demand after wishing you a Merry Christmas. 44. Downtown Gift Certificates Offer Access To Shopping, Dining 2009-12-12 No matter how carefully crafted your holiday gift list, there's always that one person who's impossible to buy for. 45. Holiday Monikers 2009-12-12 According to popular holiday songs, we're deep in the throes of 46. The Life And Times Of Mrs. Claus 2009-12-05 47. A Little Lottery Luck 2009-11-14 Most people have done it. Maybe you've stopped at a 7-Eleven to grab a Powerball ticket when the jackpot hits $100 million. Maybe you spend your couch-cushion money on scratch-off tickets. 48. Reinventing A Classic 2009-11-11 With Thanksgiving approaching quickly, the minds of many chefs and holiday food connoisseurs turn to traditional turkey-day staples, including stuffing, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. 49. March To The Memorial 2009-11-06 Like most things involving the military, the Harrisonburg Veteran's Day Parade has its own set of traditions. 50. Monster Bash 2009-10-23 If you're past your trick-or-treating prime, it can be tempting to leave Halloween to the kids. But throwing a Halloween party doesn't have to be kid stuff - even if it's for your kids. 51. Move Over Batman ... It's All About Kate Gosselin And Michael Jackson This Halloween 2009-10-17 Though Melinda Bare admits to having a crush on Johnny Depp, she swears it's not the reason for her love of pirate costumes. 52. At The Helm 2009-10-10 According to Bobby Scheve, the first rule of cooking is to make sure the food looks good. 53. Savory Cinnamon 2009-09-30 When customers at Dave's Taverna in Harrisonburg see that cinnamon is one of the main ingredients in the restaurant's 54. Inside The Internet Cloud 2009-09-26 Today, it's difficult to imagine life without the Internet. We call friends in other states or countries using Skype; we plan high-school reunions solely by Facebook and we keep the world informed of even our most mundane activities via Twitter. We blog, we chat, we exchange recipes and greetings, all instantaneously while sitting behind our computer monitors. But for all its ubiquity, the Internet remains largely a mystery. 55. Egg-cellent Bakers 2009-09-23 For 13-year-old 4-H member Jared Diehl, part of the fun of participating in the baking contests at the Rockingham County Fair is the spirit of competition. 56. The Man Behind The Lens 2009-09-22 For high-school senior girls, the major issues are always about the 'do. 57. Flavors As Varied As The Peruvian Landscape 2009-09-16 Although Rosalba Alvardo has been serving traditional Peruvian food to Harrisonburg residents for almost two years, she still isn't sure they fully understand it. 58. One Sweet Harvest 2009-09-09 When nights get crisp and leaves start to turn and it's time for Bergton's Martin Luther Lutheran Church to boil up a batch of apple butter, a church member calls Showalter's Orchard in Timberville to request Rome Beauty apples. 59. A Real Romantic 2009-09-05 The first time Beth Trissel entered a writing contest for unpublished romance authors, the judges told her she'd broken all the rules. 60. School Lunch 101 2009-08-26 At the beginning of the school year, every new experience is preceded by a question. Do I try out for football or run cross country? 61. Scoopin' Up Some Fun 2009-08-19 Whenever Ellie and Will Michalowicz leave their home in Richmond to visit Rockingham County, they make sure to stop at Sarah's for cake cones of their favorite flavors. 62. It's Not Junk To Him ... 2009-08-15 Amasa Davis' three-car garage is packed to the rafters with relics from other people's pasts. The floor is littered with piles of discarded backpacks, tote bags, baskets and boxes. 63. SVCC Returns From Hawaii, Ready To Share All They've Learned 2009-08-11 When Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir member Nikita Burke first heard that the group would be traveling to Hawaii in July to participate in the 2009 Pacific Rim Children's Chorus Festival, she knew instantly that she wanted to go. 64. Going To The Dogs (And Cats) 2009-08-01 A typical day for Brenda Jolly involves being splashed with bathwater and cleaning up after other people's pets. And she couldn't be happier about it. 65. Sweet Taste Of Summer 2009-07-22 When the theme in one of the classes at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Day Care Center is "summer fun," the snack food of the day is Popsicles. 66. SPAM Makes Way More Than Just A Sandwich 2009-07-15 When Howie Armstrong thinks about SPAM, he remembers his grandmother. 67. Valley 4th: All-Day Affair Combines Food, Fun And Fireworks 2009-07-03 68. Cooks Find Experimentation Yields The Best Baked Beans 2009-07-01 When Kathy Branner’s five children were growing up, planning meals that each would like was a challenge. 69. Digital Broadcasting Vs. Digital Cable 2009-06-29 The digital distribution of cable television is completely separate from the federally-mandated broadcast switchover, finalized on June 12, said Steve Effros, former president of the Cable Telecommunications Association. 70. Cable's Evolution: From Airborne To Digital Delivery 2009-06-29 When the average TV watcher thinks about obtaining digital cable, the process goes something like this: Call the cable company. Arrange an installation time. Wait for the technician; when he arrives, watch him poke around and connect some wires to the cable box, and then, voila - hundreds of channels, at your fingertips. 71. Buck Burger Becomes A Baseball Star 2009-06-24 For Jerry Will, most summer evenings boil down to this: hamburgers on the grill. Not just any grill. For the past eight years, Will has manned the grill for the Clover Hill Bucks, cooking anywhere from 120 to 250 patties per night. 72. Their Chance To Shine 2009-06-20 73. The New Frontier? 2009-06-13 74. Serving Their Country,Honoring Their Faith 2009-05-30 At the beginning of World War II, as millions of American men waited for their draft numbers to be called and struggled with the idea of leaving home to engage in combat overseas, some Valley residents - including Harold Lehman and Jim Brunk - wrestled with other obstacles. 75. A Gardening Growth Spurt 2009-05-20 Spring is traditionally a bustling season for greenhouses, but this year local plant businesses are busier than ever - largely thanks to hordes of first-time gardeners looking to start vegetable plots in their backyards. 76. Put Your Garden On The Table 2009-05-13 77. EMHS Sponsors Cruise-In To Raise Funds 2009-05-12 When the Eastern Mennonite High School senior class needed to think of a spring fundraiser, Deanna Reid came up with the idea of an antique car show - and the students went full speed from there. 78. The Playhouse's ‘Collected Stories' Explores Writers' Relationship 2009-04-28 Playhouse director Tom Arthur would categorize his latest play as a tragedy, but that doesn't mean he thinks it's sad. 79. With Madison Chic, La De Da Closing ... 2009-04-25 Bev Schubert, dressed stylishly in dark brown and turquoise, sat behind the counter at Madison Chic. 80. Just Stuff It! 2009-04-22 81. Escape To The Circus 2009-04-21 If you've been in Rockingham Memorial Hospital or one of Harrisonburg's nursing homes in the past week, you may have seen Roy Dietrich. 82. Inside The Puzzlemakers' Minds 2009-04-11 Laura Taalman and Phil Riley own a bright, quiet home just past the old high school in Harrisonburg, where they live with their 4-year-old son, Calvin, and four cats. Taalman, 36, is a math professor at James Madison University; Riley, 37, writes software for Rosetta Stone. 83. Sweet Treats Of Easter 2009-04-08 When it comes to Easter, some people are all about the candy. Everyone has their favorite - for some, it's jelly beans (according to multiple candy Web sites, more than 16 billion jelly beans are produced each year for Easter alone). 84. Fool Those Taste Buds - Sneak Healthy Ingredients Into Your Favorite Foods 2009-04-01 The idea of sneaking nutritious bits into traditionally decadent recipes isn't a new one - substituting applesauce for butter in cookie and brownie recipes, for example, is a trick that's been used for years - but popular cookbooks such as 85. At West Side Barbershop, Women Wield The Clippers 2009-03-28 Natasha Kline is finishing a customer's haircut. Using a comb, she pulls thick sections of hair up, clamps them between two fingers and uses a pair of scissors to snip the ends. As she finishes the cut, using a zebra-striped spray bottle of water to give the hair a final mist, she asks if her customer would like a neck shave. 86. A Political Fairy Tale 2009-03-27 If there's anything to be learned from Eastern Mennonite University's production of the Gilbert and Sullivan musical 87. Getting Centered 2009-03-21 In a large office with mint-colored walls, five women sit in a circle, laughing and talking. "I've gained five pounds, which is ridiculous," says Kimberly La Spina, 25. 88. Scones: A Teatime Treat 2009-03-11 When Margaret Shifflett opened Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room three years ago, one of her main goals was to blend American and British tradition. That meant the menu had to span both cultures, including American staples such as hot chocolate alongside traditional English cream teas. And for teatime snacking, rather than muffins or bagels, Shifflett opted to feature freshly-baked scones. 89. Activism Is In Her Blood 2009-02-28 On the day of then-presidential nominee Barack Obama's visit to Harrisonburg, Ella Pascale put on a blue plaid jacket and, like thousands of others, headed to the Convocation Center on the James Madison University campus, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. The difference was that she had been selected to meet the candidate himself - only she didn't know it. Perhaps she should have suspected. 90. Howdyshell Tries Hand At Late Night Entertainment 2009-02-13 Chris Howdyshell doesn't have a seven-figure contract with a major TV network, but that's not keeping him from having his own late-night talk show. 91. Spicing Up Valentine's Day 2009-02-11 When planning the menu for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, it's only natural to think of using a few ingredients that will put your partner in a loving mood. 92. Take The Cake 2009-02-07 Say 93. Mission: Support 2009-02-06 Crystal Pruitt never wanted to be an Army wife. When she first met her future husband Thomas, she knew about his military background - he'd served seven years in the Army, but wasn't active when they were dating - and Pruitt encouraged him to stay that way. 94. Cheerful Teneeka 2009-01-31 The first time Teneeka Miller saw her idols in person, she was about to become one of them. 95. A Guy Thing 2009-01-24 In a brightly-lit room in Grottoes, a group of Weight Watchers dieters has assembled to weigh in and discuss their food stumbles and triumphs during the holiday season. 96. Witnessing History 2009-01-17 97. Beauty In Decay 2009-01-09 In a cluttered corner of his parents' unfinished basement, Seth Barch transforms chunks of metal into works of wearable art. 98. A Hint Of Mint 2008-12-24 When the bell rings on the last day of school before winter vacation, students pile out of the building, armed with homework, plans for the break - and often, a pile of candy canes, received as parting gifts from teachers or in holiday cards from friends, destined to remain uneaten and thrown away after the holidays. 99. Gingerbread Paradise 2008-12-19 Even on an unseasonably warm and muggy December day, Anna Lee Hanger's house will have a dusting of snow. 100. The Christmas Tree Controversy 2008-12-13 Of all the purchases made during the holiday season, the Christmas tree may be the most important. More than just a symbol of the season, the tree serves as a gathering place for family, the centerpiece for wrapped gifts and the focal point of many holiday celebrations. 101. A Christmas Gift With A Sign Of Spring 2008-12-06 During the holiday season, people gifting or decorating with plants usually turn to seasonal staples such as evergreen garlands or poinsettias. 102. Slow And Easy Turkey Day 2008-11-19 For even the most seasoned chefs, cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the family can be an intimidating proposition. 103. Chad Hanger Angles For Third CMT Win 2008-11-13 The madness is starting to get to Chad Hanger. 104. Hanger Angles For Second Round Win 2008-11-10 During the Nov. 4 presidential election, Chad Hanger of Bridge-water was having his own John McCain moment. 105. Witnessing History 2008-11-08 In a cozy home in Harrisonburg, a group has assembled to watch history in the making. 106. Science Of Ghost Hunting 2008-11-01 After Halloween, most people set aside thoughts of spirits and ghosts until it's time to buy next year's costume. But for some Virginians, focusing on the paranormal is a way of life. 107. Ticket To Nashville? 2008-10-31 When Chad Hanger strapped on his guitar and sang in front of his tripod-mounted video camera, he hoped the result would be country-music stardom. 108. Election Energizes Youth 2008-10-25 No one's debating this point: the upcoming presidential election has generated unusual excitement among area college students. What they don't agree on is why. 109. Good-For-You Gourds 2008-10-22 As Halloween creeps closer, decorative displays of gourds and pumpkins become seasonal staples on kitchen tables and front porches. 110. Dog-Gone Good Show 2008-10-17 Ella Cheverton-Helsley, 7, isn't nervous about performing in front of judges Randy and Paula - but Simon might present more of a challenge. 111. A Candied Apple Treat 2008-10-15 Though Elaine Warfel Stauffer, the woman behind Warfels Sweet Shoppe, is known for her creativity with confections, she didn't consider adding caramel apples to her repertoire until prompted by a customer about four years ago. 112. Cheering Them On 2008-10-11 Harrisonburg's Republican faithful have assembled for the fight. 113. Boiling Up A Country Tradition 2008-10-01 Friday nights in Timberville, a group of men assembles in Bev Arehart's garage to sit, sip and fib. 114. Howdyshell Brings Original Rock Opera To The Little Grill Collective 2008-09-30 The idea to kill the girl first came to Chris Howdyshell as he sat in his downtown Harrisonburg bedroom. 115. A Toast To Autumn 2008-09-24 As September wanes and temperatures gradually drop, Harrisonburg bartenders are beginning to shift their drink menus from the fruity, icy concoctions of summer to the more tangy and warm drinks of autumn. 116. Junior Yogis 2008-09-20 Rachel and Jessi Marshall understand stress. The hectic pace of their lives and the multiple activities they commit to occasionally wear on them, making them feel tense and tightly wound. 117. Spanning The Seasons 2008-09-17 Squash is a traditional autumn vegetable, a staple on many dinner tables and restaurant menus once the leaves begin to turn and the air gets chilly. 118. Back Home On The Farm To Host Punkin Chunkin' Gun 2008-09-11 Using a 100-foot compressed-air gun to hurdle a pumpkin through the air doesn't sound like a character-building activity for youth. But Ray Tolson, the current world-record holder in the national Punkin Chunkin' competition, begs to differ. 119. Blue Stone Sky Unveils Its First Album 2008-09-11 blue stone sky's debut album "Here Now" may have photos of five dogs on the back, but don't be confused: the canines are just honorary band members.