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Rural Development Announces Projects to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced that Rural Development is funding $840,000 to the New Creek Public Service District in Mineral County to upgrade its wastewater infrastructure. “When we invest in community infrastructure we are investing in prosperity and resiliency in rural […]
Baseball Recap: Luray triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Cameron Weaver
Luray has not done well against Strasburg recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Luray Bulldogs had just enough and edged the Strasburg Rams out 7-6. Winning may never get old, but Luray sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Opinion: Restoring Confederate names on schools is a lesson in why symbols matter
Putting the names of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson back on Virginia schools is reminder of how politically powerful those Confederate figures are (and have been for generations) in that state, writes Nicole Hemmer. -
Madison wins showdown in Strasburg; claims BRD title
Madison County batters slugged two solo homers Thursday night and produced another run via a Strasburg error to capture the Bull Run District regular-season title with a 3-2 victory over the host Rams at First Bank Park at Sandy Hook. Madison (10-4 BRD, 11-9 overall) receives a first-round bye in...
Baseball Recap: East Hardy has no trouble against Tucker County
In what's become a running theme this season, East Hardy gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Tucker County Mountain Lions with a sharp 12-2 victory. Winning may never get old, but East Hardy sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Middletown pricing out once weekly trash collection; billboard on the move
Middletown Township plans to open bids next month for trash collections services, and more than the vendor could be changing. Township Manager Stephanie Teoli Kuhls explained that the township drew up bid specs to allow for different options — including possibly reducing trash pickups for single-family homes from twice to once a week.
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest after fentanyl pills were found in hotel room
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office has charged a man after finding more than 50 capsules of fentanyl in his hotel room. On May 12, the sheriff’s office was called to the Econo Lodge in Woodstock for a report of an overdose. After obtaining a search warrant, investigators searched the room the following day. That’s when they found more than 50 capsules containing suspected powder fentanyl and a cell phone.
Fugitive of Augusta County arrested in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK, Va. (WHSV) - A fugitive wanted in Augusta County was arrested in Woodstock on Wednesday morning. 47-year-old James Howard Hipes Jr. was arrested at the Econo Lodge in Woodstock around 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Captain Chris Baker with the Woodstock Police Department said that the department was notified by...
Baseball Game Preview: Luray Plays at Home
After two games on the road, Luray is heading back home. They will take on the Strasburg Rams at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Luray will bounce into Monday's matchup after beating Strasburg, who they hadn't topped in seven consecutive meetings. Luray skirted past Strasburg 7-6. The team relied heavily on...
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