Democrats Address Home Builders Forum In Winchester
County and state candidates spoke at a Winchester forum hosted by the Home Builders Association. Ingram defended reassessment duties of the commissioner of revenue while urging voters to ignore partisan tactics. Other speakers included Don Patterson, Roscoe Bruce, Dorothy Keckley, Rhoda Maddox, William Baker, Roger Koontz, and Will Owings discussing taxes, energy, and local governance.
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Commissioner of Revenue
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Winchester- Frederick
Circuit Court
Phyllis Rinker
State Senate
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William Truban
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Fauquier County
Roscoe Bruce
Frederick County
Bruce
Virginia
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William Baker
Roger Koontz
Will Owings
Correction notice redirects sheriff and legislative forum to Oct 17
The Star corrects an error from yesterday stating a town meeting featuring Frederick County sheriff and state legislators occurred last night. The actual meeting is tomorrow evening Wednesday Oct 17 at 7 30 in the Frederick County Supervisors room.
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Frederick County Supervisors Room
Water Back at John Kerr School After Water Main Breaks
Water service was restored at John Kerr School in Winchester after weekend breaks in city mains. Portable toilets and paper plates were used during the waterless day while the tank refilled, and officials praised the lunch program for using only three gallons of water.
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John Kerr Elementary School
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John Kerr School
Winchester
John Capehart
Capehart
Winchester jurors acquit Braithwaite of fondling charge
A Winchester Circuit Court jury yesterday acquitted Allen Eugene Braithwaite of fondling a girl under 14 with lascivious intent on December 22. The trial, conducted in private with no press or public access, ended after a morning session.
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Hearing Set in Shooting Case Near Frederick County
An Oct. 23 court hearing was scheduled for Robert Eugene Paul on charges of attempted maiming after he allegedly fired at two Frederick County sheriff deputies responding to a domestic call on Rt 522 South. Deputies recovered a 12 gauge shotgun with shells and additional shells in his jacket.
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Frederick County Sheriff's Department
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Sheriff's Department
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Ron Blevins
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Frederick County grand jury investigates sheriff staff
The special grand jury met for its 12th session as 18 Frederick County Sheriff’s Department personnel testified previously. Sheriff Carroll Mauck appeared for more than an hour behind closed doors along with jail staff and deputies.
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Frederick County Sheriff's Department
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Frederick County
Winchester grand jury begins secret investigation
Four men and three women were instructed by Judge Gibb on a delicate secrecy matter as the Winchester panel convened. Commonwealth's Attorney Dabney Watts was available for legal advice, and jurors could subpoena witnesses records or papers while the panel weighed possible indictments and reports.
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Winchester Commonwealth
Dabney Watts
Watts
Commonwealth
Automakers Drive September Output Above Summer Level
Washington reports industrial production rose to 610 in September led by automobile output. The gain over four months contrasts with August and July increases of about 0.1 percent, leaving September output below the pre summer level.
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Ualien
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Clarke County Compass guides Clarke residents weekly
Clarke County residents read CLARKE COUNTY COMPASS in The Star each Thursday, a regular feature that points readers toward local directions and helpful notes.
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Clarke County
Weather Summary for Northern Valley and Virginia
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers tonight and Wednesday. Lows tonight in the mid to upper 40s. Highs Wednesday in the mid to upper 60s. Partly cloudy through Wednesday in Virginia with showers possible. Lows tonight mid 40s to mid 50s, highs mid 60s to mid 70s. Extended outlook calls for clearing Thursday and fair Friday with a chance of showers Saturday.
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National Weather Service
Senate Rejects Fuel Aid for Poor and Elderly
The Senate voted 47 to 43 against a $1.35 billion fuel aid plan for poor and elderly Americans this winter. Senator Javits urged bypassing normal procedures, arguing time was a life and death issue as opponents fought a broader synthetic fuels measure.
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Jacob Javits
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Senate Human Resources Committee
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