Armed and dangerous man captured in Rockingham County
Todd Aaron Shifflett, sought on felony warrants in Rockingham and Page counties, was taken into custody in Rockingham County on January 5 2025. An armed search with shelter in place earlier kept residents indoors and vigilant. a December 31 reward of 1000 dollars was offered for information.
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Stanley
Todd Aaron Shifflett
Rockingham County
Schifflett
Page County Sheriff's Office
PCSO
Shifflett
Page County
Deerfield Estates
Shifflet
Honeyville Road
Chad Cubbage
Cubbage
Page County Sheriff’s Office
Foster parents recounts success and challenges
Stephens City tale follows Sara Veach and her husband expanding their family through adoption and fostering. They have hosted 11 children over seven years, including twins and a teenager with a newborn, facing attachment fears and DSS decisions while advocating for foster care.
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Stephens City
Sara Veach
Veach
Children’s Services of Virginia
DSS
Department of Social Services
CSV
State bills expand jury age and raise child labor penalties
Virginia lawmakers approve wage changes affecting universities and lift juror age to 73 for 2025. The new law increases penalties for child labor violations with death or serious injury to 25,000 dollars and raises other fines to 2,500 dollars, plus a 500 dollar minimum per violation. A stakeholder group will educate employers and young workers on the laws.
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House of Delegates
State Senate
Virginia
State Department of Labor and Industry
New law requires no cost sharing for cancer screenings
Starting in January, insurance plans must cover colorectal cancer screenings and follow-up colonoscopies for anyone 45 and older. HB 238 prohibits deductibles coinsurance or other cost sharing. Contact Richard Hronik Hl at rhronik dhroniline com or 540-208-3278 or on Twitter rhronikDNR.
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Richard H. Hronik Hl
Rhronik
Dhroniline. Com
Twitter
Explosive devices found in vehicle prompt multiagency probe
Investigators halted processing and called Warren County Fire Marshal's Office Loudoun County Bomb Squad and ATF. Bomb squad removed devices and detonated them near Eastham Park while explosive detection dogs searched Hillandale Road causing about an hour of traffic delays. Officials say the case remains under investigation with no firearms recovered and no disclosed count of devices. Contact Warren County Sheriff’s Office with tips.
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Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office
Loudoun County
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
Eastham Park
Andale Road
Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Frank Myrtle
Myrtle
Sweetman
Cpowell
Warrencounty Sheriffory
Falls Church
U.S. Marshal Service
Virginia State Police
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Arlington County Fire Marshal’s Office
Shenandoah County
Heritage Society hosts music series at Ivy Lodge in Warren County
The Heritage Society plans a January February music series at Ivy Lodge on Chester Street featuring local artists and themed shows from 1970s rock to 1950s country bluegrass and classical. The program includes artifacts from Laura Virginia Hale Archives, partnerships with On Cue Sports Bar, and upcoming Handmade Series events led by Teresa Henry and Justin Proctor. A Canoe Capital Paddle Palooza is set for March 29 at Eastham Park, with canoes and local river outfitters involved, aiming to create a festival atmosphere and draw regional paddlers. Information and registration are at WarrenHeritageSociety.org.
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Ivy Lodge
Chester Street
Petty
Laura Virginia Hale
Heritage Society
On Cue Sports Bar & Grill
Main Street
Warren County
Heritage Society Board
Teresa Henry
Unakite
Teresa
Justin Proctor
Smithsonian
Virginia
The
Front Royal
Eastham Park
Luray Avenue
Warrenheritagesociety.org
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