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Luray Woman A Trailblazer
In World War II, Reed Taught Aerial Gunnery To Hardened Marines
By Jeff Mellott
LURAY - As America prepares to celebrate Independence Day, one Valley woman recalls how, with the nation at war more than 65 years ago, she wanted to do her part. 
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Keeping The American Dream Alive
United Auto Workers Hold Protest At IAC In Strasburg
By Aimee Cregger
STRASBURG, June 24 — The United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2999 held a protest at International Automotive Components in Strasburg on Wednesday.
4 comments - last comment July 3, 05:38 pm
Family Sues MMA For $25.3 Million
Wrongful Death Suit Filed After 2007 Death Of Student
By Benjamin Weathers
WOODSTOCK — Two years after a Massanutten Military Academy student fell to his death from his dorm room window, the student's parents are suing the school for $25.
5 comments - last comment July 3, 12:29 pm
VDOT Approves 2010 Budget I-81 Rest Area Near New Market To Close
By Aimee Cregger
NEW MARKET – Virginia's Transportation Board approved the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) 2010 fiscal budget last week, including a wide array of cuts across the Commonwealth.
Va. Caves Closed In Light Of Deadly Bat Disease
White Nose Syndrome Dangerous To Ecosystem
By Benjamin Weathers
While they may not be cute or cuddly, human beings rely on bats much more than some may think.
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Fireworks tents spark tradition
By Kate Elizabeth Queram
Every year around the end of June, the white tents begin to appear. There’s one in the parking lot of the Dayton Wal-Mart; huge, decorated with rows of red, white and blue plastic flags that flutter in the summer breeze. There’s another (much smaller) in Bridgewater, between the Dairy Queen and Mountain Magic Auto & Cycle Repair, where fluorescent “No Smoking” signs dangle from folding tables. Inside of each, workers sit in collapsible camping chairs, but these tents aren’t for outings in the woods. They’re loaded with fireworks, ready for purchase by at-home pyrotechnicians. 
Don’t tread on him
By Andrew Jenner
Crossroads Country Store is the kind of establishment that demands attention, bedecked with Confederate flags and a full complement of Southern pride merchandise arranged to attract kindred spirits and provoke folks not sympathetic to the whole Dixie thing.
For Valley residents, celebrating July Fourth an all-day affair
By Kate Elizabeth Queram
Of all the people attending Harrisonburg’s Valley 4th celebration — musicians, parents, children and more than one Uncle Sam — Mr. Slomo may be the most unique. Of course, it’s not really a fair fight since he’s from another dimension.
The Shenandoah Heritage Market:
By Andrew Jenner
Something is instantly familiar and comfortable about the Shenandoah Heritage Market, an experience similar to walking in Grandma’s front door.
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City Drivers Find Mercy At The Pump
By Heather Bowser
HARRISONBURG - Well, it isn't much of a drop, but it's a drop nevertheless. And just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.
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Traffic Deaths: Trend Good, But Holiday's A Test
By Tom Mitchell
HARRISONBURG - State police attribute a decline in traffic deaths in Virginia to an economy that is slowing travel as well as efforts by authorities that are slowing motorists.
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‘Fresh Air' Kids To Spend 10 Days In Va.
By Heather Bowser
HARRISONBURG - The Wight family looks forward to it every year, the moment when their favorite New Yorker steps off the bus and runs into their arms.
Lohr Taps Foster To Run Campaign
By Jeff Mellott
HARRISONBURG - Del. Matt Lohr, R-Broadway, has hired experienced Republican political operative Peter Foster to engineer his campaign for a third two-year term in the 26th House District.
Crash Sends Elkton Man To U.Va.
By Heather Bowser
HARRISONBURG - An Elkton man was in fair condition at the University of Virginia Medical Center Thursday after a motorcycle wreck sent him flying off the road.
Parade To Hand Streets Over To Kids
By Tom Mitchell
GROTTOES - For the second straight year, the town's Independence Day parade will feature a line of little feet.
SHS Grad Named To Coast Guard Post
Ex-Elkton Resident Leads 36-Person Crew In Guam
HARRISONBURG - Nicholas Pavlik has come a long way from being a "small guy" from Elkton.
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Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir To Sing In Hawaii
Forty-eight members of the Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir, Director Julia White and 36 adult chaperones and companion travelers will participate in the Pacific Rim Children's Chorus Festival held July 13-23 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Juda Souder's Work Featured At Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Kimberly Juda Souder is the featured artist for July at the Frances Plecker Education Center at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum at JMU.
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Art Group Celebrates Holiday With Hot Dogs, Art, Music
The Art Group Gallery will host First Friday from 6-10 p.m. on July 3, featuring its annual community hot dog roast and art and music fest.
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Harrisonburg Baptist Welcomes New Associate Pastor
By Daniel Martinez
HARRISONBURG — Harrisonburg Baptist Church’s pastoral staff will see a change Sunday when the associate pastor duties are passed to Kansas native the Rev. Stacy Nowell and the Rev. T.W. Johnson retires.
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»FULL GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE TABERNACLE, U.S. 33 east of Elkton, will hold services at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Paul LaFontaine. 249-8618.
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