New Market seeks new town charter last issued in 1972
New Market votes unanimously to seek a new charter from the Virginia General Assembly to replace the 1972 document. The town proposes powers such as funding charitable groups regardless of religious ties, underground utilities, and a temporary presiding officer if mayor and vice mayor are unavailable. The move follows a recent county rejection of an annexation plan and no public speakers at the hearing.
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New Market
Commonwealth of Virginia
Ham
General Assembly
Tween
Town budget adds 288443 from state board for streets
Safety approves a budget amendment to accept an unanticipated 288,443 from the Commonwealth Transportation Board for street maintenance construction and reconstruction. The June 21 state board resolution allocates 2,684,068 to the town, replacing April's 2,395,625 estimate. The town also approves a 3-year lease with CAS Severn IBM Credit LLC for a Power 10 system at 53000 to replace the Power8 end of life in May. Richard Novak and Robert A. Elliot are appointed to four-year terms on the Front Royal Economic Development Authority, effective Dec 13, 2027.
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Commonwealth Transportation Board
CAS Severn/IBM Credit LLC
Richard Novak
Front Royal
Mayor Holds Closed Session On Lawsuit And Promotion Plan
The mayor met in closed session to obtain legal counsel regarding the HEPTAD v. Town Council lawsuit and to discuss an employee promotion to a position not yet created.
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Heptad v. Town Council
Runyon backs expansion plans for local academy site
Runyon expressed optimism about moving forward with expansion plans for the academy near Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. At a special EDA meeting, Lorraine Hewitt and Michael Graham discussed partnerships with government and external agencies, while Graham outlined broader educational aims beyond a private county school.
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Rockland
EDA
Academy
Lorraine Hewitt
Michael Graham
Graham
Local Officials Outline USDA Involvement in Golf Club Site
Graham said the academy discussed about 53 acres of Bowling Green Golf Club property with the school. The USDA learned of the project and moved promptly to participate, while Warren County Economic Development Director Joe Petty noted the USDA operates programs beyond farming.
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Graham
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Warren County
Joe Petty
USDA
Students explore career options at Triplett Tech eighth grade visit
Eighth graders visit Triplett Tech as culinary arts students Kendall Neese and Emily Frank led demonstrations. They stress the value of early visits to see options and opportunities. Kendall and Emily say such programs connect to local careers and business minded paths. Automotive instructor Ryan Judy notes rising interest in trade schools.
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Cross
Kendall Neese
Emily Frank
Triplett Tech
Kendall
Emily
Ryan Judy
Students Lead Tours to Power Your Path Program
Lynn explains the program emphasizes student leadership in tours and teaching peers. She notes that when youths teach other youths correctly, the initiative stays on the right track.
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Lynn
Transplant Journey of an Ultrarunner and Community Support
Kevin, a judge and avid ultrarunner, endured chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant after a mountain runs kept him fit. He describes the life changing isolation, the medical advances, and the strong support from Kathy, their three sons, colleagues, and a caring community that rallied around them during treatment and recovery. The couple credits resilience, faith, and the care network for carrying them through the process. Kevin also notes the role of friend Roy Marshall in maintaining a positive outlook during cancer treatment.
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Kevin
Kathy
Winchester
Asheville
Roy Marshall
Running to Stay Ready for Round Two Says Kevin
Kevin credits Roy for introducing him to ultrarunning and notes a long health focus that helped him weather illness. He recalls returning to the area after law school and frames fitness as preparation for future battles, though his aim remains living his life now.
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Kevin
Roy
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