Unnoticed Warren County home burns to ground
A home, the second residence of Stephen Sager on a 10 acre wooded tract near Thunderbird Ranch, burned while the owner was away about a day. Deputies said a Ben Franklin stove and two space heaters were in use. Arson is not suspected. investigators will inspect the site.
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Man Arrested on Cocaine Charge
FRONT ROYAL The Warren County Sheriff’s Department charged Joe K. Henderson 28 of 618 W 11th St with distribution of cocaine and marijuana. Henderson was arrested Dec 17 after weeks of investigation and is in jail awaiting arraignment. A stolen 1970 Volkswagen found near Morgan’s Ford was linked to the case. Police seek information about the theft at 635-4128 or 635-2111.
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Happy Creek
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Slow sale at Winchester livestock auction shows mixed results
Winchester's Farmer's Livestock Exchange sold about 1 000 fewer animals than the prior week with feeder cattle down from 751 to 243. Managers say the drop cannot yet be linked to the national strike, noting rain, pre Christmas lull, and holiday schedules as contributing factors.
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Traister Sworn In to Front Royal Town Council
Robert Traister, third in last May’s race, was sworn to fill the seat left by Vice Mayor Jack Albert's resignation amid a grand larceny indictment. Traister, WFTR sales manager and chief engineer, won 866 votes in the special election won by Albert and George Banks. Council also elected Kermit Nichols as vice mayor.
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George Banks
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Nichols
People Council
Valkyrie
Strasburg Road
Riverton
Stieringer Acquitted in Shooting Incident
A Winchester jury acquitted Clifford L. Stieringer of shooting into a dwelling where his estranged wife stood. Testimony from Janice Stieringer and Randolph W. Combs placed the firing in a park area, but ballistics could not confirm the bullet’s origin. Defense suggested a love triangle. no conviction for related damage or theft was reported.
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Winchester
Clifford L. Stieringer
Janice Stieringer
Stieringer
Randolph W. Combs
Frederick Firemen's Assn elects new officers in Frederick
Haines named president and Nail vice president head Frederick County Firemen's Assn last night at a meeting in STAR TANNERY. Kiracofe treasurer Dunn secretary. warnings on wood stove installation and creosote buildup followed, with free January inspections offered by Building Inspections.
Drought Emergency Loans Save Ay Farm in Brucetown
Ay and his wife, owners of Mariah Farm in Brucetown, benefited from the FmHA Drought Emergency Loan Program. He received 45,700 dollars at 3 percent and 432,748 dollars at 8 percent to refinance and improve his 383 acre operation, avoiding farm losses during a severe drought.
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