Chimney fires loom as wood stove boom grows in Winchester
City fire officials warn that fall wood stove use will raise chimney fires due to creosote build‑up and poor maintenance. Lt. Eddie Lillis notes many chimneys are badly neglected. experts urge yearly cleaning and safer burning habits to prevent flare ups.
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Politicians prepare for busy week in Virginia races
Candidates for the Virginia General Assembly plan events this week at Middletown’s Lord Fairfax Community College and other venues. Participants include State Senator William Truban, Donald Patterson, Del. Raymond Guest Jr., Del. Alson Smith, and Kenneth Stiles. A moderated public forum and fundraisers are slated, with attention to a potential coal tax if deficits arise.
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Andy) Guest Jr
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Clarke County Courthouse Dedication Highlights Self-Reliance
Clarke County celebrated the new courthouse with speakers including U S Senator Harry F Byrd Jr and Virginia Supreme Court Justice George M Cochran praising local self reliance. The ceremony featured remarks on funding without debt, court improvements, and a call for credible policing. An open house followed with refreshments and tours.
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