Clarke County, VA

News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com. Virginia State Police Trooper J. Lowther is investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash in Clarke County reported on Friday at 6:36 p.m. along Route 340 just north of Route 657. A 2021 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling south on Route 340 when it crossed...

BERRYVILLE — For 13 months, Toi Latoria Marshall, the suspected getaway driver in a 2017 robbery and homicide, has been plea bargaining. On Monday in Clarke Circuit Court, Marshall’s case was continued for the 11th time since the plea was first scheduled May 4 of last year, according to court records. The latest delay came 13 days after Marshall’s attorney Michael J. Harrington assured Judge Alexander R. Iden that Marshall was ready to enter a plea.

BERRYVILLE — The Clarke County girls’ soccer team had done an excellent job of picking up its level of play in the second half in the three games prior to Monday night’s contest, but Eagles coach Jon Cousins wasn’t at all certain about how his team would react to Monday’s 100-minute weather delay at halftime.

CLARKE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A motorcyclist was killed in a Friday evening crash in Clarke County. The Virginia State Police reports the three-vehicle crash occurred around 6:35 p.m. Friday on Lord Fairfax Highway just north Senseny Road. According to a release, a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox was heading south...

Following an evening storm on Monday that left at least 3,670 local customers without power, electricity had been largely restored as of Tuesday, officials said. The summer thunderstorm wasn’t atypical, said Jeremy Geiger, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Sterling office. However, the winds were strong enough to cause fallen tree limbs that led to multiple power outages, he said.

BERRYVILLE — Following Monday’s game at Feltner Stadium, Nandua boys’ soccer coach Paul Nolz raved about Clarke County’s ability to possess the ball and move it around. That helped the Eagles create more scoring opportunities and almost twice as many shots as the Warriors. But, Nandua did a better job...

Baiba Schletty was born in 1944 in Riga, Latvia, to Vilma and Margers Vavere. World War II was still raging when she moved with her family to Germany and eventually in 1950 they emigrated to the U.S. She graduated from Unity High School in Milltown, WI and went on to...

The Clarke County track & field teams boasted a mixture of experience and young talent this season. On Saturday, that combination of youth and experience helped the Eagles place in the top eight in both team events and bring home three individual titles in the Class 2 meet at James Madison University.

BERRYVILLE — The Clarke County School Board on Monday honored 15 school division employees who have retired during the past two years. Altogether, the employees provided the schools more than 400 years of service, according to board Chairwoman Monica Singh-Smith. Eleven retired during, or at the end of, the recent...

WINCHESTER — Clarke County’s request for Frederick County to provide Double Tollgate water and sewer service is moving forward. With little discussion, the Frederick County Planning Commission — which makes recommendations on land-use issues — endorsed the project during its meeting last week. The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, which...

BERRYVILLE — Shentel is working on proposals to provide broadband service to various parts of Clarke County without it, County Administrator Chris Boies confirmed. Boies said he doesn't yet know exactly where broadband, also known as high-speed internet, would be extended or how much it would cost, either for the county or new customers that the company would acquire. Yet the total project cost would be "in the millions," he said.

BERRYVILLE — After Clarke County beat Buckingham County 15-1 on Tuesday to give the team 94 goals for and six goals against over 10 games this season, Eagles senior forward Justin Toone said he was looking forward to playing “a really solid team that can compete back with us.”. Clarke...

BERRYVILLE — Clarke County girls’ soccer coach Jon Cousins called Madison Toone “the greatest finisher I’ve ever seen” to describe her goal-scoring ability after the Eagles’ regular-season finale on June 7. On Thursday, the freshman forward’s penchant for capitalizing on her opportunities produced one of the greatest finishes that the...

Clarke County High School’s Madison Toone and her older brother Justin Toone were each named Region 2B Soccer Players of the Year in voting that was announced on Friday. Madison Toone, a freshman forward, led seven Eagles on the girls’ First Team. Emma Massanopoli (Sr., midfield), Maya Marasco (Jr., midfield), Alison Sipe (Sr., defense), Lily Suling (Fr., defense), Emma Rogers (Jr., keeper) and Sophia Deem (Sr., at-large) joined Toone on the 16-player First Team. Rebecca Camacho-Bruno (Jr., forward) and Campbell Neiman (Fr., at-large) made the Second Team.

QUICKSBURG — It's going to be a strong offense against a strong defense when top-seeded Clarke County hosts second-seeded Stonewall Jackson on Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Region 2B girls soccer final. The Eagles (10-0) have outscored opponents 79-8 this season, while the Generals have allowed only six goals...

BERRYVILLE — The Clarke County girls’ soccer team had a couple of quality scoring chances in the first 24 minutes of Tuesday’s Region 2B semifinal, but overall the Eagles were struggling to find offense. The Eagles don’t have as much to worry about as other teams when they get off...

QUICKSBURG — Stonewall Jackson's girls soccer team didn't flinch. The Generals found themselves in unfamiliar territory as they trailed Luray in the first half Tuesday, but they responded and rallied for a win. Second-seeded Stonewall Jackson knocked off third-seeded Luray, 4-1, in the Region 2B semifinals. The Generals will play at Clarke County on Thursday for the region title and a state berth.

BERRYVILLE — One of Clarke County’s first career firefighters/paramedics was honored Tuesday afternoon as he prepares to retire. The Clarke County Board of Supervisors presented David Peach a resolution of appreciation for his 28 years of service to the county’s Department of Fire, EMS and Emergency Management. Peach, who is...

BERRYVILLE — Recent legislation is forcing Clarke County to seek permission from the state for two existing split voting precincts in the Nov. 2 general election. Approximately 4,100 registered voters in the Millwood and White Post areas are to be affected. Voters will visit the polls to elect a governor,...

BERRYVILLE — Environmentalists on Tuesday encouraged the Clarke County Board of Supervisors to urge federal lawmakers to help curb climate change. Having no authority outside the county, the supervisors usually don't take stances on state and federal issues, let alone global ones. But the four people who addressed the board...