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Running To Extremes
County Schools Get Ready For Any Funding Scenario
By Kate Elizabeth Queram
In the absence of final state funding numbers from the General Assembly, the Rockingham County School Board prepared for the best- and worst-case budget scenarios at its meeting Tuesday night. 
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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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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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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. 
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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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City Launches Search For A Superintendent
By Kate Elizabeth Queram
HARRISONBURG - The Harrisonburg City School Board has begun reviewing applications for the division's superintendent position, according to Sallie Strickler, the board's chairwoman.
High Court Post Next For Mims
General Assembly Expected To Elect City Native Today
By Jeremy Hunt
HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg native Bill Mims is poised to join Virginia's highest court.
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New Path
Plans For Bluestone Bicycle Trail In Harrisonburg Move Forward
By Jeff Mellott
HARRISONBURG - A bike path connecting Port Republic Road and Stone Spring Road in Harrisonburg is on the drawing board to be completed next spring, pending the help of outside funding.
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Deputy Recounts 10-Year Search For Boy
Official: Case Unusual; Teen Will Need Time To Adjust
By Pete DeLea
HARRISONBURG - For the past decade, the case of a missing 7-year-old boy weighed heavily on Maj. Jason Pettit's heart.
Mediation On Table In Dispute
City Looks To Resolve SPCA, Clinic's Feud
By Jeff Mellott
HARRISONBURG - Harrisonburg City Council on Tuesday offered to pay a mediator to arbitrate the dispute between two animal-welfare groups seeking funding to handle stray dogs and cats.
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Father And Son Nabbed By Police
Witness Saw Pair Prying Open ATM
By Pete DeLea
NEW MARKET - A father and son are behind bars in Shenandoah County after police say an alert resident saw the pair trying to break into a New Market bank's ATM early Saturday morning.
Brethren Churches Offer To Match Haiti Donations
By Tom Mitchell
HARRISONBURG - Valley Churches of the Brethren are offering to match outside donations in support of a project to build shelters in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.
Health Fair To Offer Vaccines
By Tom Mitchell
HARRISONBURG - The East Rockingham Health Center, at 13737 Spotswood Trail, east of Elkton, will host a free community health fair on March 20.
BRCC To Host 7th Gathering
By Kate Elizabeth Queram
Students from 17 area middle and high schools will attend the seventh biennial African-American Education Conference at Blue Ridge Community College this Friday, according to event organizers.
Recall At Martin's Under Way
By Jeremy Hunt
HARRISONBURG - Consumers are being warned that processed foods containing a certain flavor enhancer may be contaminated with salmonella.
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Local Chamber Directors Approve Legislative Platform On Health Care
By Doug Manners
HARRISONBURG - The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce board of directors has adopted a legislative platform on health care.
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Court Square Hosts Theater, Music In March
Court Square Theater has a wide variety of programming for March with Ampersand Arts' presentation of Diane Son's "Stop Kiss" on March 10-14, Trace Bundy on March 18 and The Victor Mourning on March 25. All weekday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. The March 14 matinee performance will begin at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1 p.m.
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Beth El To Show Film Chronicling Life Of Holocaust Victim
By Tom Mitchell
HARRISONBURG — A doomed girl’s battered suitcase is the focus of a poignant film that an area synagogue will show this weekend.
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