Lincoln, Obama dinner plates on display at Hardesty-Higgins House

Contributors

A Lincoln state china dinner plate that was part of the official dining service at the White House during the Grant or Arthur administration is now on display at the Hardesty-Higgins House in Downtown Harrisonburg. On loan to Harrisonburg Tourism from Harrisonburg residents Myron and June Hoosaflook, this plate was a part of June’s mother’s…

The AFP Blog – Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009

Chris Graham

– Stuarts Draft man charged with murder for hire, Thursday, 6 p.m. – Miss America 2008 to speak at JMU on eating disorders, Thursday, 5:50 p.m. – Family Foundation praises passage of marriage curriculum bill, Thursday, 5:50 p.m. – White House announces formation of faith-based partnerships office, Thursday, 5:50 p.m. – Wagner picks up several…

The AFP Blog – Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009

Chris Graham

– Perriello criticizes tobacco tax in SCHIP bill, Wednesday, 1:40 p.m. – Conservation easements top 100,000 acres in Valley, Wednesday, 12:50 p.m. – Treasury announces new restrictions on executive compensation, Wednesday, 12:50 p.m. – House GOP pushing mental-health reforms, Wednesday, 12:50 p.m. – House bill allowing government-sanctioned sectarian prayers at government meetings unconstitutional, ACLU says,…

Today’s Events – Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009

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Here is a list of events ongoing today in the Central Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia. Note that all events are subject to cancellation due to the weather today. If you have a cancellation to report, please contact us at [email protected]. For a complete rundown of what is on the local events schedule, go to…

Carly at the Movies | Desperation down the road, plus Harvey’s last chance

Carl Larsen

In 1854, Henry David Thoreau observed that the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation. Whether he was right or wrong, we’ve certainly made tons of movies with that same quiet desperation as an underlying theme. “Revolutionary Road,” nominated for a trio of Oscars and still playing at the Regal Harrisonburg 14, is set…