Trying to make sense of the ’09 Dem governor’s race

Chris Graham

The race for the Democratic Party nomination to run for governor has come to look an awful lot like the race for the Dem nomination to run for the White House that resulted in Barack Obama’s historic victory in November. It started early – when Valley native son Creigh Deeds declared his candidacy for the…

VDOT road work schedule

Chris Graham

Here is an updated list of highway work projects 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…

WMRA needs your help to get through tough times

Contributors

It was “pretty obvious” by early December that the short-term budget hole that WMRA was in was not like any other that Tom DuVal had experienced in his 13 years as the general manager at the public-radio station. It’s just basic math, really. Listener support has generally held steady, which you might not expect at…

Paraguay or bust

Jim Bishop

Lars Akerson and Jonathan Spicher are well aware of the major challenge, risk and unknowns facing them, but they feel confident that they’ll persevere “with God’s protection and the support of family and friends.” Akerson, 22, of Harrisonburg, and Spicher, 20, of Lancaster, Pa., will depart Tuesday morning, Jan. 6, from Virginia Mennonite Conference headquarters…

VDOT road work schedule for Jan. 5-9

Chris Graham

Here is an updated list of highway work projects 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…

Videocast | McAuliffe announces candidacy for governor

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Former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe announced his candidacy for the Democratic Party gubernatorial nomination today in a video posted on his TerryMcAuliffe.com website. The McAuliffe campaign also announced details of an announcement tour that will begin Wednesday with events in Hampton Roads, RIchmond and Charlottesville. The tour includes a stop in Harrisonburg Thursday morning.