Tony Wright: How have our veterans been treated?

One day a year we set aside a special day, Memorial Day to celebrate our men and women who have who have lay aside their own lives to protect ours.  Of the hundreds of thousands of those who have taken up arms, many have paid the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives!

These are not talking about statistics, but we’re talking about mothers, fathers, children, uncles and aunts, cousins and real flesh & blood family members who have died that we might live free. Read more

VDOT road-work schedule

The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks.

Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations.

Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures. Read more

Community Foundation announces upcoming grants

The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge will announce $175,000  in competitive community grants to 25 organizations serving the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, and the counties of Augusta and Nelson at an event on Thursday, May 31.

The ceremony will be attended by the organizations receiving funding, past and present Community Foundation board members, and several fund partners. Read more

A new virtual home for the Generals

The Waynesboro Generals have a new home online thanks to the efforts of Augusta Free Press LLC.

The new and improved www.WaynesboroGenerals.net features a fresh look and easy navigation to information about how to spend a night at the ballpark with the Valley League team.

Ticket information, directions to Kate Collins Field, an interactive online schedule and details about sponsors and on-field promotions highlight the website. Read more

Parks & Rec announces music event schedule

The Waynesboro Parks & Recreation Department will be presenting the 33rd annual Summer Extravaganza in Ridgeview Park on Sunday, July 7.

Bring the whole family for a day full of good music, an arts and crafts show, family entertainment, and lots of great food! The entertainment will include live music(jazz, rock, and country) as well as magicians, cloggers, hot air balloon rides and much more. Read more

VDOT road-work report

The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks.

Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Read more

College for Bears and Broken Monocle at WTA’s Gateway

Two of Central Virginia comedy improve groups will be featured at WTA’s Gateway on Saturday, May 26. The College for Bears will lead off the evening with Broken Monocle following.

The second half of the evening will be an improv challenge between the two with audience participation. Comedy Night begins at 8 p.m. at 329 West Main in Downtown Waynesboro. Read more