Funeral Plans Pending for Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
The family of 24 year old Army Spc. Brian Bucky Anderson, a Broadway High School graduate, said on Monday funeral arrangements are not finalized. He was killed by a roadside bomb on patrol in Afghanistan early Saturday. The family is leaning toward Broadway burial over Arlington National Cemetery, with a final decision pending.
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Harrisonburg
Broadway
Afghanistan
Army Spc
Brian “Bucky” Anderson
Andy Anderson
Arlington National Cemetery
Gov McDonnell Sees Year End Surplus For 2010
In Richmond AP report Gov Bob McDonnell forecast a year end state budget surplus despite months of declining revenues. He said the state could finish this fiscal year in the black if June tax collections reach about 1.37 billion while May general fund receipts declined 0.2 percent from 2009.
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Richmond
Bob McDonnell
McDonnell
Obituary notices list eight residents from area towns
The Daily News-Record lists deaths of Ward H. Dean Jr. 81 Luray Shirley L. Drechsler to Harrisonburg Michael W. Gregg 44 Harrisonburg Charles O. Maphis Jr. 87 Harrisonburg Mary M. Miller 94 Bridgewater Larry E. Morris Sr. 65 Elkton Frances J. Ryan Abingdon Leona Sharp 74 Bridgewater Sanford D. Snider 69 Broadway The notices provide names ages and hometowns with contact details for missed deliveries.
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Ward H. Dean Jr
Luray
Shirley L. Drechsler
Harrisonburg
Michael W. Gregg
Charles O. Maphis Jr
Mary M. Miller
Bridgewater
Larry E. Morris Sr
Elkton
Frances J. Ryan
Abingdon
Leona Sharp
Sanford D. Snider
Broadway
Time to Choose Harrisonburg in 26th District Race
A three way race in Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County decides the 26th District seat today. Democrats mayor Kai Degner Republican Tony Wilt and independent Carolyn Frank vie to fill the remaining 1 0 years of former Del Matt Lohr term who resigned to join the state agriculture department.
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Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
Kai Degner
Broadway
Tony Wilt
Carolyn Frank
Del
Matt Lohr
Lohr
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Voters cast ballots in 26th District special election
Voters in the 26th District vote today across Dayton to Bergton and Timberville to Keezletown. About 19 232 city voters and 18 200 county voters registered in November 2008. The campaign centers on Wilt versus Degner with active door to door outreach and mailings. Frank highlighted her community record and limited campaigning. Turnout expected low, typical for special elections, with Democrats mounting a strong challenge.
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Wilt
Degner
Frank
James Madison University
County eyes decal programs in Rockingham County
Rockingham County officials review actions by Timberville and Elkton to end decal programs to save money through greater efficiency and reduced printing costs. Broadway also weighing a similar move as officials assess fiscal impact and local impact.
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Timberville
Elkton
County
Afghanistan's $908 Billion Mineral Wealth Seen As Long Road
U S officials estimate Afghanistan sits atop at least 908 billion dollars in iron copper cobalt gold and other minerals. Realizing profits will take years perhaps a peace settlement with parts of the country still controlled by Taliban or warlords. The potential wealth could sway foreign publics and give Afghans hope.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
U.S
U.S. Department of Defense
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