Morgan Ford Bridge to Close for River Crossing Replacement
Virginia Department of Transportation plans a April 18 closure of a Morgan Ford Road section between Howellsville Road and Fairground Road for replacement of the Shenandoah River low water bridge. Detours use Howellsville Milldale Red Gate U S 50.
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Windy weekend spurs Warren County fire calls
Windy weather kept Warren County Fire Department busy with about 15 wind related incidents. A forest fire near Gooney Manor Loop burned in a valley for three hours, likely from a downed power line, and a tree collapsed into a house in High Knob, rendering it structurally unsafe.
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Volunteers fuel Warren County Fire and Rescue drive
Lancaster notes 73 percent of volunteers in Virginia, with numbers fluctuating in Warner County. Residents are urged to apply at the station nearest them or via warrencountyfire.com. Most recruits begin with ride alongs and must certify within about 6 months. An EMT class and a firefighter academy are offered annually, counting toward college credit. The department emphasizes brotherhood, excitement, and community involvement.
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Community spirit drives county fire department volunteers
Warren County Fire and Rescue Department recruitment and retention coordinator Lacey Lancaster says excitement, involvement in tradition, and community engagement motivate people to join as volunteers. She emphasizes getting involved with the department sparks a sense of brotherhood and shared purpose.
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Lacey Lancaster
Warren County Fire and Rescue Department
Val Van Meter remembered as journalist and horsewoman
Valerie Ann Van Meter a Clarke County journalist and Winchester Star reporter died at 72 in Frederick County farm house. Survived by sons Barry William Youmans stepson Robert Hugh Van Meter Jr and six grandchildren. She covered Clarke County for over 30 years and earned Virginia Press Association awards.
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