Population boom projected for Harrisonburg area
Weldon Cooper Center projects population increases of 14.4 percent by 2020 and 27.1 percent by 2030 for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Bridgewater College and James Madison University expect about 300 more students annually starting in 2014, according to research associate Michael Spar. See schools, page A3.
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Preparing For A Boom In Harrisonburg Rockingham County
Projections from Michael Spar of the Weldon Cooper Center forecast combined Harrisonburg Rockingham population rising to 135000 by 2020 and 150000 by 2030. Spar, a graphics and workforce associate, spoke at Vision 2020 conference hosted by the Harrisonburg Rockingham Chamber of Commerce. Current estimates exceed 118000 total, with 44000 city residents and 74000 county residents, as a national census approaches next year.
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Senate approves tobacco controls across nicotine and ads
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to empower regulators to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes, curb tobacco advertising that glamorizes smoking, and ban flavored products aimed at young people. President Obama supports swift passage, with a House vote planned. experts say the measure could reduce deaths and cut national health costs.
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Health Care In A Sick Economy In Harrisonburg
Kathy Spitzer, 43, lost job and health coverage, turning to the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Free Clinic for care. The clinic reports more patients facing unemployment and loss of insurance as the recession continues, with steady overall numbers and a focus on accessible treatment and aid.
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Dues And Donts: Associations Threaten Foreclosure
Thousands risk losing homes as homeowner associations in Irving Texas and similar suburbs leverage dues defaults to foreclose. The purchase agreements often grant the right to foreclose for unpaid dues for security patrols landscaping and pool maintenance. Lacey Pilat narrowly avoided losing her two story house after job loss forced delayed payments, illustrating the danger of such clauses in dense neighborhoods.
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Digital Dreams as Analog TV Shutdown Ends Today
Spectrum reports the long awaited analog television shutdown goes live today with fans and tech firms bracing for change as digital broadcasts fully take over. Authorities urge households to switch antennas and set boxes to receive the new signals.
Obama Health Care Question Rouses Opposition
President Obama raises a challenge to opponents of his health care overhaul asking, What's the alternative, warning that failure could mean greater disruption and expense later. Story continues on Page C5.
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Obituaries and notices from Daily News Record list residents
The Daily News Record lists several obituary notices and public notices including Charles D. Alt 52 Swanton Md Melvin B Brant 71 Harrisonburg Charles D Gray 74 Highland Springs Henrietta L Hensley Elkton Lorene L Miller 92 Harrisonburg Rose M Redman 34 Fisher W Va Orie E Wenger 55 Simpsonville 5 C Willard A Whetzel 72 New Market Contact the Daily News Record for confirmation and delivery details during morning hours.
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