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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. 
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Citizens pack middle school
Crowds turn out to hear presentation by Fibrowatt
By Luther Johnson
LURAY, March 2 - Inside the Luray Middle School, a crowd of citizens turned out that had not been seen at a Page County Board of Supervisors meeting since last year's budget process.
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House budget strikes blow to regional jail proponents
Budget passes without guaranteed funding for regional lockup
By Benjamin Weathers
RICHMOND, Feb. 25 - Proponents of a regional lockup serving Warren, Shenandoah and Rappahannock counties may have hit a speed bump in what has already been a lengthy process.
Luray prepares for softball tourney
Public hearing for budget amendment March 8
By Luther Johnson
The remnants of winter weather still cling to the pitcher's mound. The shell of two new dugouts stand ready for completion, once weather is permitting.
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Investigating domestic violence
Grant gives sheriff's office domestic violence investigator
By Luther Johnson
For the Page County Sheriff's Office, a grant is going to help coordinate efforts to stop domestic violence. Effective Feb. 1, the PCSO has a new position - Domestic Violence Investigator.
Stepping down
Chamber president to continue to serve on board of directors
By Benjamin Weathers
LURAY - By mid-April, the Chamber of Commerce will have a new public face. Current president Karen Riddle announced in December that she will be stepping down, in order to shift focus to her family and business.
Girls built strong
Local Girl Scout leaders to hold alumni reception this Tuesday
By Benjamin Weathers
Melissa "Missie" Deibert has been involved with the Girl Scouts in some form or another, for a total of 26 years.
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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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