Elkton residents oppose transitional living center rules
Six Elkton residents voiced strong opinions at a public hearing on proposed changes to zoning rules for transitional living centers driven by Pham Chopra plans to open housing for addicts and PTSD victims. The plan would define centers as housing for more than eight people and allow them as special exceptions in high density R-5 and R-6 zones, sparking concerns from local Realtor Pete Bonavita about property values and neighborhood character.
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Shenandoah Council to pay off hydrojetter loans
Shenandoah Town Council votes to use 60000 from Capital Improvement Checking to retire the town's hydrojetter loan during its February 23 meeting. Calibrated steps proceed to clear debt and free funds for future projects.
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Town Council reviews loan refinancing to save interest
The council discussed refinancing the 2016 Ford pickup loan with $17,000 remaining and a Ford Explorer loan. About $33,000 will be applied toward principal on the pickup, cutting interest by nearly $3,000. A June review will decide if savings accounts can cover the rest.
Elkton approves up to $3.1 million in wastewater bonds
Elkton town council unanimously approves moving forward with up to 3.1 million dollars in bonds for upgrading the wastewater treatment plant. Bonds fund clarifier purchases in phase two of capital improvements under a consent order with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Town Attorney Nathan.
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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Nathan
Bond sale in state pool eyed with 2.5 to 2.7 percent rate
LaCre Miller indicated the bonds will be sold in a state pool alongside about 30 other issues. He estimates the interest rate for the bonds at roughly 2.5 to 2.7 percent, though he noted earlier council discussions.
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Elkton business pioneer Alan R. Thompson dies at 94
Alan R. Thompson, a longtime Elkton retailer, died Sunday at age 94. He moved to Elkton in 1949 from Purcellville and ran Thompson's 5 & 10, later Ben Franklin 5 & 10, at multiple Spotswood Trail and Stuart Avenue locations before closing in 1986. His store offered cookware, hosiery, toiletries, hardware, school supplies, toys, and candy, per local columnist Casey Billhimer.
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Mary Poppins set at ERHS
Senior Samantha Harmon stars as Mary Poppins in ERHS production. She showcases a polished British accent learned through practice, even tutoring her drive-thru coworkers to perfect the role. The performance highlights her dedication and showmanship as she guides audiences through the spellbinding score and character.
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Mary Poppins
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New church opens with first services in Elkton
Divine Love Fellowship began in Elkton in the Alley Building at 303 W Spotswood Trail behind Twins Barber Shop. Pastor Ted Hott and his wife Peggy, longtime Bridgewater pastors, lead a street ministry focused on addicts, jail inmates, and the hurting. The non denominational Pentecostal congregation hosts a 6 pm healing and miracle service Sundays and gives out olive oil prayer cloths.
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Ted Hott
Peggy
Blue Ridge Christian School
Bridgewater
Rockingham
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Caleb M. Soptelean
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