Degner: ‘Best shot in years’ for Dems in 26th
Story by Chris Graham
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Kai Degner may be hitting one of those windows of opportunity that the universe seems to offer up every few hundred million years or so.
“We think this is the best shot in years to win the seat,” said Degner, the Harrisonburg mayor and presumptive Democratic Party nominee in the 26th House District. Read more
JMU to mark formal grand opening of Veterans Memorial Park
Edited by Chris Graham
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James Madison University invites all members of the local community to join the university in celebrating the official grand opening ceremonies of JMU’s brand new softball and baseball complex, Veterans Memorial Park, this Saturday, April 10. The day will also feature the unveiling of a new name for the field at the baseball stadium. Read more
Rocktown Rollers hold first home bout on Saturday
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The first home bout of the Rocktown Rollers 2010 flat-track roller-derby season will be on Saturday at 5 p.m. at Funky’s Skating Center in Harrisonburg.
The Rollers will be hosting the Mason Dixon Roller Vixens from Hagerstown, Md. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the bout starts at 5 p.m. Read more
RMH recognized for achievement in stroke care
Edited by Chris Graham
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RMH has been awarded the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Bronze Performance Achievement Award for its commitment to providing high-quality care for stroke patients. Read more
Jim Bishop: Time is a friend – please don’t kill it
Column by Jim Bishop
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“Time, Oh good, good time,
Where did you go . . . ?”
- Pozo-Seco Singers (1966)
“Time is on my side, yes it is . . .” whined The Rolling Stones’ lead singer Mick Jagger in 1964.
Wonder if Grandpa Mick still feels that way after years of touring, still prancing around the stage but sounding and looking – along with the rest of the band – like they should have oxygen masks waiting in the wings. Read more
GOP candidate in 26th raises issue with process
Edited by Chris Graham
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The 26th District Republican Committee will meet on April 13 to discuss possible changes to the nomination process that will be used to determine a candidate in the upcoming special House of Delegates election in the district encompassing the City of Harrisonburg and a swath of Rockingham County. Read more
Magenhofer: Moving on from 11-year run at WSVA
Posted by afp on April 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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It hit him driving to work early, early, early Friday morning.
“I was thinking, Gosh, is this the last time I’m here, the clock turning 4 o’clock in the morning, and I’m driving into the parking lot? This route that I’ve taken to the station for so many years, is this really the last time that I’ll drive this road? It’s very strange. It’s still surreal at this point,” said Karl Magenhofer, whose 11-year run as the news director at WSVA-550AM came to an end on Friday. Read more
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