Long-term road closure on Delphine in Waynesboro

AFP

Motorists should be alert for a road closure at the Delphine Avenue railroad bridge replacement project in Waynesboro. Delphine Avenue will be closed from Hopeman Parkway to Main Street from Oct. 19 at 8 a.m. to Jan. 8, 2010 at 5 p.m. The lane closures will be 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. The lane closures will…

Yoder to be featured at Waynesboro Public Library

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Waynesboro Public Library is commemorating the art of long-time Waynesboro resident Ray Yoder with a special program and art exhibit. The program takes place on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. and will be given by Yoder’s son, judge Ronnie Yoder. The art exhibit, encompassing his career of 65 years, is on display for the…

Daily Rant | Grow Up, Waynesboro

Chris Graham

The reaction on local news blogs to the news that a former Waynesboro City Council member is facing attempted-rape allegations has exposed something about the River City. Not only are people anonymously attacking the alleged perpetrator, but the accuser herself is fodder for the gristmill. AFP editor Chris Graham wonders aloud where we’ve come to…

Gold medalist brings inspirational message to Waynesboro

Chris Graham

Henry Cejudo used to have to borrow his brother’s shoes. “He’d work out, and I’d work out after,” said Cejudo, who as a high-school senior won the U.S. Nationals in 2006, and then against all odds won the Olympic freestyle-wrestling gold medal in Beijing in 2008. “Now I have my own shoe with adidas,” said…

Landes, Marrow to debate tonight in Waynesboro

Chris Graham

The News Virginian and NBC29 are cohosting a debate featuring 25th House District candidates Steve Landes and Greg Marrow tonight at 6 p.m. at Kate Collins Middle School in Waynesboro. Landes, an Augusta County Republican and public relations and marketing professional, is running for an eighth term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Marrow, a…

Senior Forum in Waynesboro next week

Chris Graham

The Waynesboro Senior Advocacy Commission is hosting a Senior Forum on Monday, Sept. 28, from 5-7 p.m. at Waynesboro First Baptist Church (301 S. Wayne Ave.). Seniors, caregivers, family members, and policy makers are all invited to attend this free event. The Senior Forum will include: – Expert guest speakers – Information Fair – Refreshments…

Shannon to visit Waynesboro Saturday

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Democratic Party attorney-general candidate Steve Shannon will make a campaign stop in Waynesboro Saturday morning. Shannon will meet with voters at the Democratic Party headquarters at 801-C W. Broad St. at Willow Oak Plaza at 9:30 a.m. Shannon is running against Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the Nov. 3 election.