War Ren County Schools adopt about 55 million budget
Warren County School Board approves a 55 million dollar budget with 2.5 percent cost of living raises for most staff. The plan, up from 53 million, is funded by 23.4 million county, 2.3 million federal, and 28.8 million state funds. No step raises. only one new school resource officer funded.
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Front Royal
Warren County
Greg Drescher
Rob Ballentine
Board of Supervisors
Ballentine
Drescher
James Wells
Autism Awareness 5K Walk Run at Warren County High
Joshua Rhea and daughter Lucy, both of Woodstock, cross the finish at the third annual Autism Awareness 5K held April 8 at Warren County High School. The event, planned by Warren County Special Services with Gina Cornette and Jessica Kelly, was described as a friend raiser rather than fundraiser.
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Woodstock
Warren County High School
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Kara
Warren County
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Michael Hirsch
Warren County Special Services
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Jessica Kelly
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Boyce produce farm wins LFCC business competition
Boyce based Shenandoah Seasonal, a small produce farm run by Dan and Ali Haney, won the Regional Initiative Supporting Entrepreneurship contest hosted by Lord Fairfax Community College. The firm took the top prize of 5,000 dollars plus a 680 dollar People’s Choice award, and about 2,500 dollars in advertising, a chamber membership and coaching.
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Shenandoah Seasonal
Lord Fairfax Community College
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Shae Parker
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Dan DiPasquale
Front Royal Premier Copiers
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Ali Haney
James Madison University
Blue Ridge Opportunities Spring Fling Set for Saturday
Blue Ridge Opportunities hosts its fourth annual Spring Fling at 37 Water Street on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The plant and bake sale is a major fundraiser for the nonprofit serving adults with special needs. Plants are grown by Blue Ridge clients and the event runs rain or shine. Visit BROpportunities.org.
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Front Royal
Blue Ridge
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Council OKs buying mini-excavator and trailer
Front Royal council on Monday approved the purchase of a Caterpillar 3.06E 04 mini-excavator from Carter Machinery of Salem for 66,292 and a Felling FT40 trailer from Richmond Machinery for 17,965. Funds will come from the town water and sewer maintenance budget.
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Carter Machinery
Salem
Richmond Machinery
Town lauded for reliable power in 2016
Front Royal officials announced that the town Department of Energy Services was praised by the American Public Power Association for exceptional electric reliability during 2016. The APPA represents over 2,000 community owned utilities and compares outage data with national statistics from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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Front Royal
Town Department of Energy Services
American Public Power Association
U.S. Energy Information Administration
Fourth Taste of the Town draws crowds to Front Royal
Merchants host the fourth annual Taste of the Town on East Main Street from 6 to 9 p.m. featuring at least nine eateries, a car show, 1960s to 80s Vinyl Tracks music and clay activities. Entry is free with a $10 tasting ticket. proceeds benefit local food programs via C CAP.
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Warren County
West Main Street
Crescent Street
Blue Ridge Avenue
C-Cap
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