Bus service ends in Danville after subsidy vote fail
Danville Virginia halted all public transport today as city council failed to approve a 92 000 subsidy for Danville Traction Power Co. Special yellow buses then carried about 2000 school children while hundreds of workers lost service including 450 to 500 at Dan River Mills. Company president Carter said the firm would begin selling buses and property as the termination proceeds.
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Taxpayers Seek Update on Frederick County Parks Probe
Frederick County Taxpayers Association asks Winchester Commonwealth Attorney Dabney Watts for a status report on consultations about possible statute violations in Frederick County Parks and Recreation during Robert Fletcher's tenure. The group notes a year since a Special Grand Jury found violations and urges joint county city proceedings and witness appearances.
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James Reston to Speak at Winchester Rotary Meeting
New York Times columnist James Reston will address the Winchester Rotary Club in Duff's Pagoda Room at 12:30 tomorrow. He has a 31 year wall in Washington, with a long career at the Times and a Nobel-like record of prizes and honors.
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Young man pleads guilty in break in and larceny case
Richard B. Stotler, 19, facing break in and grand larceny charges from June, initially pleaded not guilty then sought to change. After motions and a later plea of guilty, a probation report was ordered before sentencing. Margaret Broadwater also pled guilty to a bad check grand larceny, with a psychiatric exam ordered. Robert Underwood appeared in relation to an arson conviction of a Frederick County deputy’s car and is appealing.
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Weather forecast for Northern Valley and Virginia
The Northern Valley region expects occasional showers or thunderstorms tonight and possibly Thursday with lows in the mid to upper 50s and highs in the mid to upper 70s. Virginia sees likely showers or storms north and east with a chance southwest tonight, lows mid 50s to low 60s, and highs mid 70s to low 80s. The extended outlook Friday to Sunday calls for partly cloudy, warm conditions with scattered thundershowers, highs in the 70s to low 80s and nightly lows around 60.
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$100 Bill Theft Reported In Springfield West Virginia
Police investigate the theft of a $100 bill from Kevin Everett of Springfield WV. The incident occurred between 6:30 and 6:45 PM in a locker at the War Memorial Building. The wallet was in the locker when the bill disappeared. no arrests announced.
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Springfield
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Pony Shot Dead in Mt Falls At Blank Range
A pony was fatally shot at point blank range in Mt Falls At Monday night. Frederick County investigator Stanley Seabright heads the probe with the sheriff and Commonwealth Attorney. The pony’s owner is Bobby Richards. the head was removed for bullet slug removal. A discharged .22 shell was found. two dogs were poisoned and one missing in two weeks. Information requested from Frederick County authorities.
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