Korean War Vet David Mills speaks at Skyline High
Korean War veteran David Mills told Skyline High School students about his service in Korea, where he was wounded nine times and captured after a brutal April 1953 attack. He joined the Army at 17, served with the 15th Infantry, and faced daily Chinese mortars while 72 of 88 at Harry Post were killed.
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Leach Run Parkway traffic signals to flash next week
The Leach Run Parkway traffic signals at each end will flash starting June 9 after completion of power work. Town crews have turned on street lights and will add meters at the signals just before full operation. The road from Happy Creek Road to John Marshall Highway opens June 24 as announced by County Administrator Doug Stanley.
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Car charger in Front Royal used 14 times in April
Front Royal reports the town installed electric car charger last year with activity in April totaling about 14 charges. The Town Council also reappointed Jeremy Camp as the non elected representative to the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission for a three year term ending June 30, 2020.
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LFCC Trades Academy trains high school students for skilled labor
Shenandoah Valley employers seek skilled workers and LFCCs new Trades Academy at Middletown helps prepare high school graduates. Ten students from four divisions earned basic electrical technician and HVAC technician certificates plus welding skills, paying reduced tuition through their districts.
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Slurry sealing to begin in Front Royal streets
Streets chief Streets Supervisor Steve Scheulen said crews will start slurry sealing on town streets next week with weather permitting. Interim Town Manager Joe Waltz had said the project would start this week but delayed it. The council approved the project earlier this year on Vice Mayor Gene Tewart’s recommendation to prevent major future repairs.
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Slurry sealing could extend life of streets says expert
A slurry seal mixes water asphalt emulsion aggregate rock and additives to the pavement surface. It is cheaper than repaving and can add 15 to 20 years of life on lightly used streets as Tewall noted in February.
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