Ingram Rinker clash over property assessment plan
The dispute pits Bili Ingram and Rinker against each other at a Winchester meeting as they argue over a new local property assessment method. Ingram defends a city controlled program with annual assessments and lower costs, while defenders from both parties voice support and opposition amid planned alternatives.
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Bili Ingram
Ingram
Phylliser
Rinker
Winchester
Delmer Robinson
Charles Pine
Richard Kern
Republican Party
Susie Mote
Charles Zuckerman
William Shendon
George Garber
Democratic Party
Warren DeArment
Middletown to Tie Licenses to Gross Receipts
Middletown Town Council approved an ordinance changing business license fees to a gross receipts basis, set at 20 cents per $100 for most firms, with 16 cents for contractors. A $30 minimum applies below $30 receipts. Alcohol dealers pay 50 or 25 dollars, utilities 0.5 percent. One member absent. The meeting included heated debate on assessments and home entry for appraisals.
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Middletown
Ronald Brown
Eleanor Coverstone
Gran Buckman
Dalton
William Haines
Josiah Ww
Courts Complex progress narrows cost split divide
City and Frederick County subcommittees near breaking a stalemate on a 4.8 million Winchester FrederIck joint courts complex. Richard Dick proposed a 50 50 split and received support, challenging prior county demand that the city cover all costs. A full committee vote follows at Oct. 18 meeting.
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Winchester-Frederick Countly
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Frederick County
Richard Dick
Vvkr Partnership
Reuss City
Candidates for Frederick County sheriff address James Wood students
Five sheriff candidates spoke to James Wood High School students urging voting and youth crime prevention involvement. Roscoe Bruce stressed extensive experience. Carroll Mauck urged modern administration and education focus. Lou Riley touted civil service dedication. Lacy Anderson highlighted law enforcement background and practical skills. Lawrence Ath spoke as unopposed Commonwealth's attorney noting long hours and low pay.
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Frederick County
James Wood
Theigh School
Steve Chadwell
Roscoe Bruce
Sheriff's Department
Bruce
Carroll Mauck
Lou Riley
Mauck
Riley
Thece
Lacy Anderson
Lawrence Ath
Frederick
LFPDC votes against Wheatlands purchase plan
The Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission unanimously opposed spending up to 1 million dollars in federal and state funds to buy and repair Wheatlands Fishing Lake in Frederick County. Owners consider rezoning 1150 surrounding acres and possible development changes.
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Wheatlands
Frederick County
Lord Fairfax Planning District Commission
LFPDC
Fred L. Glaize
James L. Bowman
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J.C. Ronalds
Ronalds
John Riley
Warren County Remains Powerless After Snowstorm
Warren County residents endure a third day without electricity as crews from Potomac Edison work to restore service. C Irvine Cather Jr. in Winchester said Warren County outages are critical in some areas, with Clarke County also showing outages and Frederick County reporting only isolated cases. He predicted a full mop up by today, but many residents would wait until tomorrow.
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Front Royal
C. Irvine Cather Jr
Potomac Edison
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Winchester
Warren County
Clarke County
Frederick County
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Warren
Power Outage After Severe Storm Hits Virginia Area
Officials report about 100 trees felled across lines causing widespread outages in the central Virginia region. Potomac Edison warns customers with power loss to contact the company and use dry ice or ice packs for perishables. Front Royal reports only isolated outages as cleanup continues and Skyline Drive remains closed through the weekend.
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Frederick- Winchester Home Builders Association
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State Commission of Game and Inland
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