Elkton water billing dispute sparks call for action
A 2003 town purchase of a water well near Monger Hill Road left several homes connected without meters and free water. Despite town manager changes and council notices, meters were not installed and no revenue collected. The writer estimates $25,000 in losses to the town treasury and suggests a class action potential.
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Monger Hill Road
Route 33
Monger Hill
Ted Dunn Foe
Printz
Old 33
EAUS Food Pantry Seeks Help Ahead of October 21 Drive
Elkton community charity thanks supporters and reports September aid reached 218 families with many emergency boxes. Shelves are bare due to tougher economy and rising need. Donations of canned goods and non perishables needed before October 21. Drop off at EAUS thrift store weekdays 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. Call 298-0931 for pickup. Linda Hughes, Pantry Coordinator.
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Elkton
EAUS
Eaus Thrift Store
Linda
Elkton faces financial strain as council keeps spending
A resident warns Elkton is on a risky budget path in a debt laden town. The critique cites a 7.8 million dollar budget passed without meetings, proposed 38000 dollar recycling truck, costly trash truck losses, and rising taxes. The call urges spending cuts and fiscal control to attract residents and business. See Dearing
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Elkton
Drive in theatres in Rockingham era and nearby towns
The mid century scene shows the Cavalier Drive In Theatre on Rockingham Turnpike site now Upper Room Church and Academy. Elkton had Blue Ridge and Elkton theatres with the latter now a community center. Harrisonburg had one drive in, plus two main houses, while Strand closed earlier. Smaller towns like Broadway and Grottoes also hosted theatres before drive ins faded.
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H.V. Longley
Solsburg
Cavalier
Roth
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