Elkton native Trower named field director for Jackson
Elkton native and James Madison University student Cole Trower was named Region Six field director for E. W. Jackson's campaign for state lieutenant governor. The 21-year-old, from Huckleberry Mountain near Elkton, now oversees a nine-county area including Allegheny, Bedford, and Salem. Jackson promotes less government and more individual initiative, and Trower expresses confidence in his candidate's leadership and achievements.
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Cole Trower
James Madison University
Spotswood High School
Huckleberry Mountain
Allegheny County
Bedford
Salem
Jackson
Republican Party
Page County broadband system reaches ribbon cutting milestone
The Page County broadband system serving Shenandoah, Stanley, Luray, unincorporated areas, Elkton and Harrisonburg is complete and ready to operate. The official ribbon cutting occurred August 18 at the Luray Town Office, followed by a reception at the Mimslyn Inn. Board member William Shuler cited a major boost in county data handling capability, funded by a $1.6 million Commerce Department grant secured four years prior.
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Page County
Shenandoah
Stanley
Luray
Elkton
Harrisonburg
Mimslyn Inn
William “Bill” Shuler
Page County Broadband Authority
PCBA
U.S. Department of Commerce
Annual Highway 340 Yard Sale Set Sept 14
The Elkton Progressive Improvement Committee hosts its third annual Highway 340 Yard Sale on Saturday Sept 14. The sale runs along U S 340 from Elkton to Shenandoah Stanley and Luray with space rentals at Shenandoah Volunteer Fire Company carnival grounds. Yard space 10 by 20 feet is $10. For rentals call Anita Taylor 560 4016 or Becky Sherfey 383 9031. EPIC coordinator JoAnn Foltz 298 8144 for details.
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Becky Sherfey
JoAnn Foltz
EPIC
Larry Baugher
Sue
Harry Armbruster
Ted Hayes
Elkton Horse Show canceled for this season
Elkton Historical Society ends the Elkton Horse Show for this year due to a shrinking economy causing fewer entries and sponsors. The Shenandoah Valley Horseman's Association disbanded eliminating credit for entrants, and volunteer shortages hinder operation. Call 298-1717 for details.
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Elkton
The
Elkton Historical Society
EHS
Casey Billhimer
Shenandoah Valley Horseman’s Association
Billhimer
Ted Hayes
ERHS Student Organizes School Supply Drive For Local Kids
East Rockingham High School junior Sarah King collected cash and supplies through First Baptist Church of Elkton and the Women's Missionary Union to fund 20 backpacks filled with school items. Donations supported Rockingham and Page county schools with in‑person deliveries to principals and counselors. King plans to repeat the project next year.
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East Rockingham High School
Sarah King
King
First Baptist Church of
Rockingham
Page Counties
Mary Comer
Shenandoah
Page County
Johnny
Sandy King
Ted Hayes
Gooden named new Rockingham County general registrar
Lisa Gooden of Elkton was confirmed as Rockingham County General Registrar on Thursday Aug 22 at Elkton Town Council Chambers by Circuit Court Clerk Chaz Evans Haywood. The ceremony drew about 20 attendees including former registrar Kay Shifflett and Susan Threwits with Michael Breeden and Gooden’s family present.
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Lisa Gooden
Elkton
Rockingham County
Chaz Evans-Haywood
Kay Shifflett
Shifflett
Gooden
Rockingham
Susan Threewitts
Becky Buckman
District 5
Michael Breeden
Joe
Joshua
Joseph
Jaclyn
Charles
Joan Buracker
Stanley
Bobby
Carolyn Gooden
Joshua Gooden
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Comcast.net
Travis Long
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Blue Ridge Radio & TV
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River Bend
Sharon Martz
Wayne E. Coleman
Todd F. Delamore
Virginia Beach
Bonnie L. Earman
Port Republic
Hilda M. Goins
Wayne E. Lam
Mae B. Liskey
Albert V. Najdinski
Elkton High
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