A Genuine Person by Pete DeLea
Ralph Sampson Sr. recalls meeting Karen Rose in 2009 when she joined Harrisonburg as deputy chief in the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. The 79-year-old maintenance worker at City Hall retired recently and defends Rose amid criticism of her office’s handling of a staff incident.
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Weird election sign thefts alarm Rockingham County officials
In Harrisonburg area reports of yard sign thefts and vandalism surge during the current presidential race. Prominent incidents include a 4 by 8 foot Trump sign stolen from a gun store corner and vandalized banners at a car dealership. Officials note most thefts target smaller placards, with victims often discouraged by police.
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Reservoir Street Widening Costs Rise in Harrisonburg
Don Komara of the Virginia Department of Transportation told the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors that the Reservoir Street widening project will cost about $700,000 more than estimated, totaling $4.4 million. The $26 million joint venture with Harrisonburg covers two miles from University Boulevard to the Sen Tara RMH Medical Center, expanding from four to five lanes with sidewalks.
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Internet Privacy May Get Boost
NEW YORK The FCC approved rules requiring internet service providers to ask customers for permission to use or share much of their data. It could curb ad targeting by firms like Comcast AT&T and Verizon though Google and Facebook remain uncovered. Industry groups criticized. consumer advocates hailed but want broader limits.
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Police Clear Protest Camp at Cannon Ball, N D
riot police in gear used bean bags and pepper spray to evict protesters from private land in the Dakota Access pipeline dispute. The six hour operation involved state and local officers plus National Guard driving protesters from a camp near burning barricades. Dozens arrested. one man injured leg. a woman discharged a pistol before arrest.
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