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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…
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As local health departments nationwide strive to protect the public from new and infectious diseases, bioterrorism, natural disasters, and other public health threats, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has recognized the Central Shenandoah Health District for its ability to respond to public health emergencies. The Central Shenandoah Health District met…
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An analysis of 10 highway projects funded by Gov. Bob McDonnell’s 2011 $4 billion transportation program shows they will provide nearly 3,700 direct jobs during their construction, $190.8 million in personal income, $14.8 million in state and local tax revenues and other benefits to Virginia. “The Virginia Department of Transportation advertised more than $2 billion…
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“Three Viewings” by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher will be presented by Valley Playhouse on March 8-11 and March 15-18 at the Court Square Theater. Regular performances begin at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees start at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12/ or $10 per person for seniors and for a group of 10, and can be purchased at…
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James Madison held its eighth opponent under 50 points as the Dukes beat visiting George Mason 49-45 in Colonial Athletic Association women’s basketball Sunday afternoon at the JMU Convocation Center. The Dukes improved their overall record to 16-5 and their CAA record to 8-3. JMU’s win, combined with Hofstra’s loss to Old Dominion Sunday, moved…
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Wildtree isn’t a natural choice for a gift for Valentine’s Day but it is an all-natural food with no MSG, preservatives, color dyes, and high fructrose corn syrup. So what could be better for your heart? Or your sweetheart’s heart? Wildtree will be one of more than 20 vendors participating in the Feb. 11 Love…
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Old Dominion made 13 of 25 three-point attempts and dominated the glass 47-29 to earn an 80-71 Colonial Athletic Association win over James Madison University at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va., on Thursday night. ODU won its fourth straight and for the eighth time in its last night games to improve to…
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OASIS Fine Art & Craft in historic downtown Harrisonburg invites the community to be among the first to visit and purchase exciting works by its five newest members. The New Members Exhibit, as well as the regular sales gallery, is open daily. The exhibit, which runs Feb. 3 to March 31, will be celebrated with…
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Chocolate is the staple of any Valentine’s Day, and it’s no exception for the Feb. 11 Love is in the Air event in downtown Waynesboro. Dove Chocolate will be on hand with more than just a box of chocolates (but they have those too) offering chocolate barbecue sauce, chocolate martini mix, cinnamon-dusted almonds and more….
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From the opening minutes of the game, you wouldn’t have known that visiting Randolph was still looking for its first conference win. But after falling behind 10-2 to the WildCats, the Eastern Mennonite women quickly regrouped and controlled the rest of the game in a 79-48 victory in Harrisonburg Friday night. Randolph College confidently came…
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