Record party possibility from Elkton vinyl collector
Kenneth Monger, a noted Elkton record collector, contemplates hosting a social event to showcase his vast 33 rpm collection. His home features two phonograph players, a 51 CD juke box, and radios streaming music year round. Shenandoah Mayor Lucas Jr offered to donate old 33s, and Monger admits he has hundreds of records stored ceiling high, amassed since the late 1950s.
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Monger
Shenandoah
Clinton O. Lucas Jr
Tve
Lucas
Friends remember Graessle and a life cut short
About 200 people gathered at Spotswood High School for a Celebration of Life honoring 19 year old Graessle who was shot dead near his Harrisonburg apartment. Dallas Chaplin 19 of Staunton is charged with first degree murder and felony use of a firearm. Givi Dudunia 19 of Staunton faces multiple charges including accessory after the fact.
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Spotswood High School
Graessle
Dallas Chaplin
Staunton
Port Republic Road
Harrisonburg
Chaplin
Former Spotswood coach mourns JMU student shot at Commons
Harrisonburg police report Ben Graessle, a three year varsity baseball player, was shot and killed at The Commons off Port Republic Road near James Madison University early Sunday. Mike Thompson, former Spotswood coach, recalls Graessle's bright smile and bright future as investigators continue todetermine motives and suspects.
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Spotswood High School
Jordan Rogers
Ben Graessle
Graessle
SHS
Port Republic
Byrd
Michael Reilly
Harrisonburg
Mike Thompson
Fredericksburg
Port Republic Road
James Madison University
Thompson
JMU
Local Elkton Pups Beaming in Valentine Issue Photos
Elkton residents praise their beloved dogs as local celebrities in The Valley Banner Valentine edition. Molly and Maggie, small white Bichon Frises, stroll the streets daily with owner Casey, serving as familiar faces in the community.
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Elkton
Valley Banner
Molly
Maggie
Casey
Eastern Rockingham to woo employers with on the job training incentive
A federal program via the Shenandoah Valley Workforce Investment Board offers up to 21884 to employers to train new workers in manufacturing and health care. With over 60 participating firms in the valley and about a dozen in Rockingham County, Elkton and eastern Rockingham County now target new hires. Alex Berry, former Elkton economic developer, presented the plan to East Rockingham Business Council, outlining reimbursements for on the job training and classroom work as long as employers provide sufficient training and cover wages and supplies.
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Rockingham County
Shenandoah Valley
East Rockingham Business Council
Elkton
Berry
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