Judge upholds West Virginia man's life sentence for murder
A Warren County Virginia judge upheld Clay Marshall Curtis's life term for the 2014 first degree murder of Simon Funk, plus a three year gun enhancement, a $100,000 fine, and a not guilty on attempted second degree murder. The defense sought reduction, the judge found Curtis unlikely to be rehabilitated and a risk if released. Curtis expressed sadness to Funk's loved ones.
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Commonwealth
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Gillespie outlines I-81 safety push and 10 percent tax cut
In a roughly ten minute talk Gillespie urged safety improvements on Interstate 81 and a nationwide 10 percent tax cut to aid small business and boost Virginia jobs. He highlighted education reform sanctuary ban and regulatory changes as part of a broader campaign stance. He argued Virginia’s economy has lagged and urged Front Royal turnout and social media activity.
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Inmate Recaptured After Escape From Work Release
A Warren County Regional Jail inmate, Jeffrey Aaron Staples, who walked away from FDR Services on Kelly Drive Thursday, was captured Sunday in the 1300 block of Queens Highway. Deputies said he was found in a residence kitchen and returned to jail, facing a misdemeanor escape charge with a court date set for October 18.
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Shenandoah-Warren
Jeffrey Aaron Staples
Kelly Drive
Warren County Sheriff's Deputies
Staples
Queens
Sheriff's Office
Warren County General District Court
Festival funds Chamber programs at Front Royal beer tasting
The Chamber of Commerce hosts a downtown Front Royal festival at 201 E. 2nd St and the Visitors Center with gate tickets at 25 dollars. Each ticket covers five tastings or two beers and one tasting, with extra tastings at 10 dollars. Proceeds sustain chamber programs as last year drew 2,500 attendees and forecasts target 3,000 in partly cloudy 82 degree weather.
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Front Royal
Virginia leader touts environment and outdoor economy
McAuliffe stressed the importance of environmental stewardship during a Park Day event. She highlighted Virginia’s varied scenery from the Chesapeake River to the Blue Ridge Mountains, noting the state attracts millions of visitors and supports about 21 billion dollars in outdoor recreation.
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Virginia
Chesapeake River
Blue Ridge Mountains
Front Royal EDA rejects demolition of 148-year-old building
The EDA proposed a $2.1 million redevelopment of the northeast corner lot at Main Street and Royal Avenue with MODE Partnership LLC for top-floor apartments and a ground-floor restaurant. The review board opposed demolishing the 148-year-old building, preferring renovation at an estimated $1.6 million, while demolition and rebuild could cost $1.6 to $1.8 million.
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Main Street
Royal Avenue
Mode Partnership LLC
MODE
Front Royal
Skyline Management LLC
Stephenson
Columbia Gas of Virginia seeks approval to amend SAVE plan
Columbia Gas of Virginia requests to raise the Phase 2 SAVE Plan cap from 150 million to 173.8 million 2016 2020 while maintaining the 5 percent tolerance and to implement a 2018 Infrastructure Replacement Adjustment IRRA including IRRR and IRCR charges. The filing details proposed 2018 IRCR and IRRA charges by rate schedule and seeks authority to bill a combined fixed monthly charge to customers. The company notes the 2018 IRRA would apply January to December 2018 with specified monthly rates for residential and general service customers and invites public review and comment with procedures for requesting a hearing by October 6, 2017.
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State Corporation Commission
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Virginia
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