Stimulus funds to go to programs for infants, toddlers with disabilities
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine on Friday announced the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has appropriated significant funding for Virginia’s Early Intervention Program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The U.S. Department of Education awarded more than $10 million for Virginia under the Part C Grants for Infants and Families program. These awards will be in addition to the regular fiscal year 2009 grants for infants and toddlers that were made on July 1, 2009. Read more
RMH receives regional award for contribution to EMS
The Central Shenandoah Emergency Medical Services Council (CSEMSC) recently presented Rockingham Memorial Hospital with its annual regional award for outstanding contribution to emergency medical service.
RMH was honored along with eight individuals, one regional EMS agency and one coalition at a July 22 ceremony. Read more
Staunton firefighters to aid MDA
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local #3468 in Staunton will be on the intersection of Richmond Road and Greenville Avenue on Wednesday, Sept. 2 for the first day of the annual Fill-the-Boot fundraising campaign in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Staunton Fill-the-Boot will continue until Friday. Sept. 4. Read more
The Latest
Friday, Aug. 28
- State News: Civil liberties group says Residency Task Force proposal contains some advances, but also significant setbacks for registration by students and others
- Local News: Seniors advised to get flu shots
Thursday, Aug. 27
- Local News: Progress Augusta meeting set for next week
Wednesday, Aug. 26
- State News: Special lottery deer hunts to be held in Virginia state parks
Tuesday, Aug. 25
- State News: Museum of Natural History releases 20th installment of the Jeffersoniana scientific publication series
- Local News: Horse show hosted by Glenmore Hunt Club
- Local News: Sierra Club sets September meeting
Monday, Aug. 24
- Local News: Augusta County Board of Supervisors staff briefing agenda
- Local News: Waynesboro City Council meeting agenda
- Local News: VDOT road-work schedule
Church retreat this weekend
Community Mennonite Church of Harrisonburg is holding its annual retreat Friday evening through Sunday noon, Aug. 28-30, at Camp Overlook north of Keezletown. Read more
Second chance?
Sitting at my feet as I write this column, as is the case when I do most of what I do, is my ferocious 10-pound miniature poodle, Benzi. It sends chills down my spine to think that what she means to the average dogfighting magnate is an opportunity to train the next killer by throwing her in a pit to fend for herself the best she can while the future champ develops his bloodlust. Read more
Opening Night at the Wayne
Well, not quite, but Friday night marked the unveiling of the new Wayne Theatre marquee. A crowd of more than 500 people filled West Main Street in front of the Wayne for an unveiling ceremony and a special edition of the monthly “River City Radio Hour.” You can watch the unveiling ceremony – broken up into two segments – here at AugustaFreePress.com. Read more
Former Leemen ready to shine at JMU
A pair of R.E. Lee alums are expected to play key roles on the JMU offense this fall.
“Dae’Quan is the best receiver right now of the young kids,” Dukes coach Mickey Matthews said, talking about true freshman Dae’quann Scott, who is moving to wide receiver at James Madison after starring at quarterback for David Tibbs at Lee. Read more
Home sales up for fourth consecutive month
Existing-home sales were up in July, the fourth consecutive month that sales were up, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Existing-home sales were up 7.2 percent in July over where they were in June and 5.0 percent over where they were in July 2008. Read more
Health-care town hall set for Sept. 6
Augusta County Republican David Karaffa is putting together a health-care town hall at Riverheads High School on Sunday, Sept. 6, from 6-8 p.m.
Karaffa sent out a press release promoting the event on Friday noting that he will be inviting U.S. Sens. Jim Webb and Mark Warner to take part. Read more
‘Chris Graham Show’ offers analysis of Deeds speech
Today’s edition of “The Chris Graham Show” features audio from Creigh Deeds campaign senior advisor Mo Elleithee discussing the major policy speech from Deeds today at George Mason University. Chris also offers his insight into the politics of the signal from the Deeds campaign about its fall strategy. Length: 9:06. Read more
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The return of Winners and Losers
Posted on August 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment
According to a report in the News Leader this week, MBC has passed the University of Virginia in the annual rankings from U.S. News and World Report of master’s-level universities in the South, ranking 21st to UVa.’s #24. Read more
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