Arson suspect Lesley Deavers released on bond
VEW arson suspect released Front Royal woman accused of burning VFW Post 1860 and embezzling about 100000 is freed on 25000 bond. Lesley Deavers, 55, of Front Royal, confirmed no longer in custody by regional jail staff. Judge Napier set bond. defense says she is not a flight risk as investigation continues since July 2015.
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Ronald Lewis Napier
David Downes
Deavers
Downes
Skyline High School juvenile charged with bomb threat
A Skyline High School student was charged last week with threatening to bring an explosive device to the school. The unnamed juvenile faced a class five felony count of threats to bomb and was taken into custody at the Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Warren County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy Paul Brenner met Feb. 8 with authorities.
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Paul Brenner
Signal coordination plan eyed for Winchester Road in Front Royal
The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to coordinate signals at eight intersections from Rivermont to Fairground roads to move vehicles in a tighter group and reduce travel time. Upgrades to the signals’ communication system will enable real-time monitoring from Staunton. The project cost is about 400 000 dollars funded by a state public safety grant.
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Virginia Department of Transportation
Rivermont Road
Fairground Road
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Grant Sanders
Singals
Staunton Vdot
Sanders
Crooked Run Plaza
Country Club Drive
Interstate 66
Riverton
Fairground
Timing plan aims to sync signals on Winchester Road
VDOT Regional Signal and Freeway Operations Engineer Grant Sanders says the timing plan coordinates signals in the Winchester Road corridor so a group of vehicles traveling at the speed limit can pass from the first to the last signal without stopping, easing congestion.
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Winchester Road
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Grant Sanders
Front Royal council rejects Springsted search for town manager
Front Royal Town Council votes 4 to 3 against hiring Richmond firm Springsted Executive Searches to fill the town manager vacancy. Interim manager Joe Waltz has led since November after Steve Burke left for Manassas. Councilman Jacob Meza argued the cost is acceptable as it would save about 80 thousand dollars, while concerns about staff load and internal vetting were raised. Councilman Bill Sealock spoke next.
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Springsted
Hollis Tharpe
Joe Waltz
Steve Burke
Manassas
Council
Dave Rynall
Jacob Meza
Human Resources Department
Julie Bush
Bill Sealock
Adventure Enablers wins bid for town energy services building
A local organization promoting outdoor activities, Adventure Enablers formerly Rev 8 Adventure, was chosen from four bidders to buy the former energy services building at 520A E. 6th St. for 200000 dollars, over a higher 275000 dollar joint bid by Pike Construction BG Plumbing and Arctic Air Heating and Cooling.
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Energy Services Building Adventure
Rev
8 Adventure
6Th St
Pike Construction
BG Plumbing
Arctic Air Heating and Cooling
Volunteer dedicates 18 years to C CAP
George Rutter began volunteering for C CAP at age 70 and continued until 88, deeming the group worthwhile for helping families with food clothing and emergency assistance. Each month it serves about 200 people with annual expenses around 75000 dollars for food offices and aid. Donations come from Wal Mart Costco food banks schools churches Boy Scouts and local citizens. He led as president from 1998 to February 2016 guiding duties and finances.
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George Rutter
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Costco
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Index Survivor Luncheon Set to Honor Late Local Woman
An annual Index survivor luncheon is scheduled for Saturday to honor a respected local woman who recently passed away. Community members, friends, and family plan a tribute meal recognizing her advocacy work and lasting impact on the town. Proceeds support local charities in her memory.
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