Murder and arson charges sent to grand jury in closed hearing
In Harrisonburg Virginia a man Elmer V Johnson 57 was held for Rockingham County Circuit Court grand jury action Oct 15 after a preliminary hearing closed to the public He is accused of setting a June 21 fire that killed a Bridgewater van and destroyed two downtown stores The hearing followed a motion to close citing pretrial publicity and a Supreme Court ruling The judge spoke to witnesses but barred general discussion with the press
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Harrisonburg
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Rockingham County
One Charged In Drug Raid
Winchester police report a Friday night raid at Richards Ave residence leading to the arrest of Michael S. Spirgis 25 who faces charges of intent to distribute a controlled substance and distribution of marijuana. Officers R O Goldizen Donald Mayle and Investigator Larry Gilhart participated.
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Winchester
Michael S. Spirgis
Richards Ave
R.O. Goldizen
Donald Mayle
Larry Gilhart
Front Royal Accidents Injure Two Cars Damaged
Two separate Front Royal accidents left two people injured and several vehicles damaged. At Stonewall Drive and Commerce Avenue a two car crash involving Elizabeth Gordon and Frank S. Bakewell totaled Gordon’s car and damaged Bakewell’s vehicle. Later on Duck Street Anthony Barrick’s car struck a parked vehicle injuring no one reported, with Barrick hospitalized and released.
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Front Royal
Stonewall Drive
Commerce Ave
Elizabeth Gordon
Warren Memorial Hospital
Gordon
Frank S. Bakewell
Washington
Bakewell
Duck St
Anthony D. Barrick
Anthony K. Hill
Barrick
Hill
Warren Memorial
Barrick Auto
Aavs Soll
River Dangers Prompt Harpers Ferry River Warning
Shenandoah River at Harpers Ferry is expected to be hazardous with water five feet above normal and swift currents. Supt. Donald W. Campbell urges boaters to avoid the rivers this weekend and seek hiking or camping, noting drownings and mishaps last month from amateurs ignoring conditions.
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Harpers Ferry
W. VA
Shenandoah River
Donald W. Campbell
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Campbell
Shenandoah
Potomac
Subscription Rates On Established Routes Announced
Local carrier delivery costs $26.00 per year $14.00 for six months and $7.90 for three months Mail and motor delivery priced at $28.00 yearly $15.00 for six months and $8.00 for three months.
Last Chance to Register for the November Election
Today is the final day for voters to register in time for the November 6 election. New eligible voters include those reaching voting age since the last election, residents moving from other jurisdictions, and those purged for four years without voting. Registrations are accepted until 5 p.m. at registrar offices in Winchester Frederick Clarke and Warren Counties.
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Warren County
Winchester
Frederick
Clarke
Warren
Three Hurt in Berryville Two Car Collision Near School
Three people were injured in a rear end collision at the Route 7 636 intersection near Cooley School around 10 30 PM. Sylvia Holmes 17 of Winchester Glen Webster 18 of Berryville and Charlotte Snyder 41 of Berryville were treated and released at Winchester Memorial Hospital. The John H Enders Rescue Squad and Fire Company washed down a gas leak at the scene.
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Berryville
Cooley
John H. Enders
Rts. 7
Sylvia Holmes
Winchester
Glen Webster
Charlotte Snyder
Winchester Memorial Hospital
John H. Enders Fire Company
All Post Offices Closed Monday in Columbus Day Observance
Winchester post offices will be closed on Monday October 8 for Columbus Day. No window service or rural or city delivery that day. Special Delivery operates on holiday schedule. Express mail in by commitment. Street collection boxes emptied from 4 p.m. Lockbox service normal. Receipts and dispatches on holiday schedule observed.
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Winchester
J. C. Chamberlin
Weather forecast and rainfall data excerpt
The report outlines tomorrow's breezy cool weather with partly cloudy skies and possible evening showers in the Northern Valley and Virginia region. It notes temperatures mainly in the 50s to 60s with lows in the 40s to 50, plus extended outlooks and past rainfall figures for several years.
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Virginia
Northwest
North Portion
National Weather Service
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