Capital facilities study aims to define joint projects
Winchester and Frederick County establish a Joint Capital Facilities Committee to decide whether to study only courts and constitutional offices or expand to all capital facilities. City managers push for broader scope while the circuit court asks for more space. The committee plans a checklist session next week and will meet again Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
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Four Republicans At Winchester Meeting For Senate Nominees
About 160 Republicans attended a Winchester forum to hear GOP Senate candidates John W. Warner Linwood Holton and others. Warner touted national defense Salt I experience while Holton stressed inflation control and balanced budgets. Miller backers sent aides. Obenshain backers urged party unity and loyalty.
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Andy) Guest, Jr
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Virginia tests show fourth graders beat eighth graders nationwide
State reporting shows Virginia fourth grade scores exceed eighth grade results in most subjects. National percentile comparisons place shifts over the 1973 74 to 1976 77 period with gains at lower grades and stability higher up.
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Roadley assumes regional jail system director post
Roadley, a Clarke County resident with 40 years of admin experience, takes over from Col. Richard Rollason as director of the regional jails program. The board may seek state law changes to keep funding after federal money ends. James Allamong’s role expands to include prisoner classifications supervisor.
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Annexation Trial Likely This Summer in Warren County
A three judge panel may hear the annexation suit filed by Front Royal Warren County Industrial Park and private citizens to annex 135 acres in Happy Creek including the 130 acre park. Front Royal shifts to neutral stance while trial dates floated for June through August.
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Youth charged after assault at Artex gate in Front Royal
A Front Royal youth was charged with assault trespassing and public drunkenness after an Artex gate incident around 5 p.m. A guard Darren Rhodes was attacked with a hammer claw but not seriously injured. Officer Lee Slye and Sgt. Ronn Mason investigated.
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Frederick County Schools Open Tomorrow for Snow Makeup Day
Frederick County schools will reopen Saturday as a make-up day for winter snow closures. Bus routes will run on county roads Friday morning and motorists are urged to watch for school children.
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