Elkton Halloween HooDoo praised for community support
Letter from Dee Martin EDRC Secretary thanks volunteers and 39 businesses for treats and support. Special appreciation for judges council members and officials who selected costume winners. Grateful to Elkton Police Chief Aaron Hammer and department for safety and outreach. Mary Lizs Expressive Dance Studio assisted with judging. dancers wowed attendees.
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Ellen Connor
Joshua Gooden
Terri Proffitt
Roy Gene Davis
Troy Shifflett
Aaron Hammer
EDRC
Robert Good
Mary Liz
Katie Crider
Ashley Crider
Jenna Randall
Beverly Wentz
Paving projects postponed while water plant upgrades planned
Town negotiates a new waste water upgrade funding plan due May 31 while phase two of a four phase plant expansion adds two clarifiers. VDOT delays on US 340 north of town and Old Spotswood Trail paving due to high bids. A mobile Civil War museum will visit during next year’s Autumn Days with several potential sites.
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Inboden
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Whitfield
Virginia Resource Authority
U.S. 340
Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT
Old Spotswood Trail
Adams admits theft as items recovered in Davis case
Davis said items believed stolen were recovered and returned to victims after Adams confessed. The misdemeanor charge was nolle pressed on Oct. 23, while four felony charges went to the grand jury. Adams faces a Nov. 24 Page County Circuit Court date. He previously pled guilty in 2007 and 2008 to drug offenses, receiving prison terms with suspended portions. Shenandoah Police arrested him Oct. 10 for a suspended license, with a Nov. 20 General District Court date set and probation ongoing for related offenses.
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Page County General District Court
Unopposed council victories lead local ballot results
Armbruster Dean and Jones ran unopposed for council seats, each tallying 449 votes, with Funk at 437. Elkton incumbents Armbruster and Dean were re-elected, Jones led with 554 votes. Theo Pence did not seek re-election. Gillespie won the U S Senate race across the Banner coverage area, taking decisive shares in Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, and sixth district results, with Goodlatte also re-elected.
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Warner
Sarvis
Shenandoah
Gillespie
Newport
West Luray
Bob Goodlatte
Will Hammer
Green Party
Elaine Hildebrandt
Big Gem park eyed for future ballfields and trails
The town plans a 68 acre Big Gem property development with a playground one mile walking trail and fishing in Big Gem Pond with license. a future ballpark may replace the 1987 burned Veterans Memorial Stadium but needs a costly second access point off U S 340. The site was donated by Lukens Steel Co and formerly hosted a 1800s iron ore furnace. EPA Brownfields funds aided reclamation. Comer said the project holds high hopes.
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U.S. 340
Comer
Shenandoah Pharmacy
Big Gem
Lukens Steel Co
Environmental Protection Agency
Brownfields
Shenandoah man charged in Waynesboro crash
Zachary Eugene Lucas, 23, of Shenandoah, faces charges including reckless driving and driving on a suspended license after a single vehicle crash at West Main Street and Locust Avenue. He was airlifted to UVA Medical Center and later discharged. Authorities say warrants had not been served as of Sunday.
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Waynesboro
Page County
Zachary Eugene Lucas
Shenandoah
Brian Edwards
West Main Street
Locust Avenue
Edwards
Lucas
University of Virginia Medical Center
Bryan Gilkerson
Byrd
Valley Banner postage rates and periodical details
The Che Valley Banner published weekly in Elkton Virginia lists USPS information and distant area subscription options. It notes six and twelve month rates of fourteen and twenty three dollars respectively for distant subscribers.
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Valley Banner Publishing Co
Elkton
Jazzercise classes offered at Elkton Area Community Center
Jazzercise is available three times weekly at the Elkton Area Community Center on Blue and Gold Drive. A 9 30 a m Saturday session runs with 5 30 6 30 p m Monday and Wednesday classes. Beginner friendly, $15 a month, pay at class. First timers should arrive 5 10 minutes early. Call 705-6194 or visit jazzercise com for details.
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Elkton Area
Betsydean Dancing
Gmail
DivorceCare Group At Shenandoah Church Offers Support
DivorceCare meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at 300 Shenandoah Ave Shenandoah Pentecostal Holiness Church. The 13 week seminar covers anger loneliness new relationships and forgiveness led by peers. No fee join anytime. Call 447 0090 for more information.
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Shenandoah Pentecostal Holiness Church
Shenandoah Ave
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