Courthouse holding cell upgrades completed in Warren County
Prisoners will be cycled through a renovated holding area at the former Warren County Jail. Lantz Construction completed the project at about $254,000 per Deputy County Administrator Robert Childress. Inmates will be offloaded in the back intake area off Jackson Street into the renovated facility.
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Robert Childress
Jackson Street
Courthouse Holding Area Renovations Cost Less Than Planned
The Warren County Jail renovation cost about 254000 dollars for the courthouse holding area including a kitchenette small bathroom and office tweaks. The project scaled back from an initial 500000 dollar estimate and relied on retrofitting sections of old cells with new cameras and HVAC upgrades.
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Public hearing set on backyard chicken ordinance in Warren County
The Warren County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed backyard chicken ordinance allowing non commercial keeping of chickens on residential lots with a cap by parcel size. Ducks would be allowed. pens must meet setback rules and be secured. sales of chicken goods barred.
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Shenandoah Farms
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Corey Childs
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St Johns Drama Club to stage Robin Hood at Skyline High
St Johns Drama Club presents Robin Hood at Skyline High School auditorium over the next two weekends with showtimes at 7 30 p m on Friday and Saturday and 3 p m on Sunday Tickets are 7 for adults 5 for seniors students and children and 30 for a Sunday family pass Proceeds fund future plays About 45 teens rehearse for the production with Tommy Bodoh and Madison Velloza playing Robin Hood and Maid Marian.
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Skyline High School
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Madison Velloza
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Cinderella Enchanted Edition at RMA High Drama
RMA presents Cinderella Enchanted Edition by Rodgers and Hammerstein staged by Randolph Macon Academy drama department with performances today and Friday at 7:30 p.m. No reservations needed for evening shows. A 1:30 p.m. matinee for school groups and homeschoolers requires reservations. Admission is free. For info or matinee reservations email academics@rma.edu or call (540) 636-5200.
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Wreck on Howellsville Road sends four to hospital
Four people were hospitalized after a single vehicle wreck on Howellsville Road near Route 50. Sharon Cantelon, 68, lost control of a 2008 Honda CRV, overturning into a ditch. Passengers Lucille Cantelon, 96, Ruth Maria, 44, and Androne Pakstys, 74, were taken to Winchester Medical Center. All front occupants wore seatbelts except Maria and Pakstys. No charges filed against Sharon Cantelon. The crash was investigated by Trooper J.D. Skeith with help from Warren County authorities.
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Virginia State Police
Les Tyler
Sharon Cantelon
Ashburn
Tyler
Route 50
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Lucille Cantelon
Ruth Maria
Androne Pakstys
Winchester Medical Center
Maria
Pakstys
Virginia
J.D. Skeith
Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Warren County Fire and Rescue
Lake Frederick traffic signal reaches full operation in Frederick County
The Virginia Department of Transportation announced the Lake Frederick Drive and Stonewall Jackson Highway intersection will go into full operation today. A 2016 traffic study showed it meets criteria for full activation. one southbound left turn lane will be eliminated and Stonewall Jackson Highway will remain green unless traffic is detected on Lake Frederick Drive.
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Cigarette Tax Resolution Wins County Backing
Wythe County proposed a resolution to allow all Virginia counties to levy a cigarette tax to ease property tax burdens. Currently only Fairfax and Arlington can tax cigarettes up to five cents per pack, while cities and towns already have broader taxing powers. The measure, backed by the Warren County Board, will be sent to VACO and lawmakers in the 2017 General Assembly session.
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