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The view from my desk is now of Mad Anthony Wayne. That’s because we’ve opened a new Waynesboro Generals Store here at the Augusta Free Press Publishing office at 539 W. Main St. in Downtown Waynesboro. The mural of Gen. Wayne is the only thing not for sale, but you can check out the selection…
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Looks like Frank Lucente has cornered himself back into being the minority again. “If we don’t get ourselves under control with spending, we are going to pay our price, and I am saddened that we are going to raise your taxes,” the singularly focused vice mayor said after Tuesday’s 3-2 City Council vote to maintain…
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One of those Funny How Things Work moments came to my attention this morning. Tonight comes the second public hearing on the city tax rate, in effect, anyway, with the scheduled public hearing on tonight’s meeting agenda to “receive public comments on the proposed Real Property Tax Rate due to the reassessment.”
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It’s good to hear Steve Landes say he will work “as a leader for our area to build our local and state economy, especially during this economic downturn.” Question – what took you so long in getting here? The only thing I can think of where he has done anything to “build our local and…
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– Reminder: Green Valley/Green Economy forum tonight – Local News: Chester to provide update on assessments lawsuit – Local News: Harrisonburg company wins top award for TV commercial – Local News: Opportunity to provide input on state transportation spending – Business News: DuPont Community Credit Union announces election results – Business News: Downtown-housing workshop in…
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– Local News: Expect delays on I-64 between Afton and Crozet – Local News: Staunton PD needs help in solving hit-and-run – Local News: BRCC breaks ground on tech center – Event: Memorial Day service in Waynesboro
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“Museums,” the line in the Steve Landes campaign press release touting the state legislator’s kickoff tour set for this weekend, “as well as performing and fine arts centers, continue to attract tourists to the Valley, which help stimulate the economy.”
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The Waynesboro Police Department wants you to remember, Don’t shoot the messenger. “The Waynesboro Police Department would like to remind city residents that 46.2-1052 of the Code of Virginia makes it unlawful to have any unauthorized sticker affixed to the windshield of a motor vehicle being operated on a highway. Recently abolished and currently expired…
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Del. Steve Landes, R-Weyers Cave, will be making three stops to announce his plans for the 2009 General Election for the House of Delegates on Saturday, May 23. Landes will be traveling to three different locations to kick off his campaign.
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I noticed that Waynesboro City Council has added to its agenda for its staff briefing tonight an item to discuss tax relief for the elderly and disabled. I’ve been talking up behind the scenes an idea springing from that senior-focused tax-relief effort that I think could gain some traction given the economic times. And the…
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