Judge Lane retires after decades on Rockingham bench
James Lane, 69, will retire as a full time judge in Rockingham County Circuit Court after hearing thousands of cases over the past decade. Bruce Albertson will take over as Lane nears the mandatory Virginia retirement age, with ten months remaining. Lane grew up on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and pursued agriculture and teaching before entering law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham County
James Lane
Harrisonburg
Bruce Albertson
Lane
Virginia
Journey Into Law Lane
Maryland
New York City
University of Maryland
Fauquier County
Henrico County
Senate passes immigration bill with path to citizenship
The Senate approved historic immigration legislation by a 68 to 32 vote, offering a path to citizenship for millions living illegally in the United States and pledging a strong border security push. President Obama applauded the action, while House Republicans remained wary of citizenship provisions. Spectators cheered as Vice President Biden announced passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
America
Mexico
Barack Obama
House
Joe Biden
Obama
Catch-Up Play by Evan Showalter
Evan Showalter leads a brisk catch-up drill through rows of practice cones and ladders in a focused training session. He directs movement with precise steps and signals, emphasizing form and speed as players adjust to the pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Showalter
Local Crops Lag From Cool Spring Amid Rain
In Harrisonburg area, unusually cool nights slowed growth across 55 crops at Public House Produce in Luray and Season's Bounty Farm. Heavy June rains and late frosts delayed beans and corn, though heat spikes recently helped many crops begin to mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
David Sours
Public House Produce
Luray
Rachell Schrock
Bounty Farm
Snackdown Rules Reach School Snack Chips and Sodas
The USDA announces restrictions guiding what snacks schools may sell, aiming to curb fat sugar and salt in student selections. The rules fill gaps in existing nutrition standards and protect lunch funds from being spent on junk food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Margo Wootan
Center For Science In the Public Interest
State Slams The Brakes On Texting Monday
Virginia’s new law makes texting while driving a primary offense. Police can stop drivers for texting, with misdemeanor reckless driving charged. Fines rise to 125 dollars for a first offense and 250 for subsequent violations, as enforcement poses challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
General Assembly
Virginia
Treasury watchdog says IRS targeting by progressives minimal
A bipartisan panel claims IRS scrutiny of progressive groups was limited and not widely applied, amid ongoing debate over political alignment and enforcement. A separate report notes concerns about equal scrutiny across groups and potential political overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
IRS
Visit us online and follow us for more updates
The note invites readers to visit www.daronline.com and follow the brand for latest information and updates across platforms. It presents a generic call to action without concrete events, dates, or names beyond the website handle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daronline.com
Mortgages Jump as Rates Reach Two-Year High
U S mortgage rates rose sharply this week with the 30 year fixed loan at 4.46 percent, the highest in two years, adding thousands to home costs. Freddie Mac reports the surge follows the Fed signaling slower bond purchases, risking further rate hikes. A rate rise could prompt more buyers to act now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Freddie Mac
Federal Reserve
Fed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reilly
DNR
Bill Breezes
Associated Press
Portwood Acres
Michael Reilly
Daily News
Candace Sipos
USDA
The
Wichita Eagle
Mike Hutmacher
Wichita
Kan
Syria
Valley
Wanda L. Grimes
Circleville
W.va
Kelly W. Harman
Kimberly W. Hartley
Roanoke
Wanda C.S. Roach
Daily News Record
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!