County budget hikes taxes to cover shortfall and raises
The county plans a 3-cent real estate tax increase to 63 cents per 100 and a 2.5 percent raise for county employees, funded partly by cuts at Front Royal Golf Club. The library serves about 14,000 patrons monthly and faces a $4 million shortfall in the proposed budget, with schools needing $1.5 million for next year and plans to open a new middle school. The board will vote on April 19.
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Irre
Marilyn Coffron
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Coffron
Charles Prince
Ees
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Willingham
Greg Drescher
Drescher
Kim Oakland
Warren County Education Association
Bessie Jeffries
Warren County
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Tewart
Hrbek
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Shenandoah Park marks 80th anniversary with concerts and Founder's Day
Shenandoah National Park plans a Centennial Concert on June 17 and 18 to honor the national park system's milestone. A Founder's Day event is set for August 25 at the Byrd and Dickey Ridge visitor centers. The park notes visitor counts rose to 1.3 million in 2014 from 1.1 million in 2013, as part of a broader national trend.
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Shenandoah National Park
SNP
Byrd and Dickey Ridge
National Park
NPS
Woodrow Wilson
Shenandoah National Park Seeks Two Artists in Residence
Shenandoah National Park invites two artists to live and work in June and August 2016 to celebrate the National Park Service centennial. June residency covers textile art and quilting while August centers on installation art. Applications run May 16 to June 6 and entries are accepted in two phases. More details at nps.gov/shen/
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Shenandoah National Park
National Park Service
Nps.gov
Local woman seeks Mrs Virginia title in pageant
Karla Perry of Chester Gap and Warren County is chosen to represent Northern Virginia at the Mrs Virginia pageant April 22 and 23 at the Colonial Theatre in South Hill. She plans to empower women, mentor youth, and promote healthy lifestyles using her nursing background. If she wins, Perry will advance to Mrs America in Las Vegas later this year.
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Chester Gap
Warren County
Nothern Virginia
Colonial Theatre
South Hill
Karla Perry
Virginia
Las Vegas
Perry
Jayme
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Warren County health expo offers free screenings and prizes
Warren Memorial Hospital and Virginia Radiology Associates provide 30 free mammogram vouchers as part of a health expo at Warren County High School. The event features blood pressure checks, hearing and vision tests, pulmonary fit testing, safety information, raffles for safety gear, a farmer’s market, a petting zoo, and a health challenge with Fitbits as prizes.
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Medical Imaging
Virginia Radiology Associates
Shirley
Warren County Sheriff's
Valley Health System
Kristin Waltz
Warren County High School
Westminster Drive
Budget cuts eyed to trim fat in 2016 17 plan
Town officials debate a $45.8 million proposed budget led by Town Manager Steven Burke aimed at funding the general fund and utilities. Council members discuss a police station funding priority, resisted tax increases, and plan meetings to decide on the rate and final adoption.
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Eugene Tewart
Steven Burke
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