Dorothy Jean Weaver | Israeli-Palestinian conflict is tragic for everyone

AFP

Gaza 2009. A scene of almost incalculable tragedy. Body count: Some 1,300 Palestinians, 13 Israelis. On one side of the border massive death, brutal destruction and unceasing terror rain down from the skies on a civilian population with nowhere to flee for safety. Untold misery and despair on the ground for men, women, and children…

Today’s Agenda

AFP

Today is the day – the inauguration of the 44th president of the United States is today at noon. The Augusta Free Press is here in the Valley to bring you the reactions of locals to the historic swearing-in of Barack Obama. We’ll be reporting throughout the day from Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg and places in…

VDOT road work schedule for Jan. 19-23

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…

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…