JMU lax blows out Mason

The James Madison lacrosse team downed George Mason 16-6 in Colonial Athletic Association action on Saturday. The Dukes trailed 3-2 early in the first half, but ended on an 8-0 run to take a 10-3 lead to halftime.  Redshirt junior Casey Ancarrow (Jarrettsville, Md./John Carroll) led the Dukes with five goals and an assist while…

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Williamsport, Md.,-based author Austin Gisriel, whose 2010 book, Safe At Home: A Season in the Valley, was published by Augusta Free Press, was profiled in March 24 feature article in the Northern Virginia Daily. In the article, Gisriel said working with Chris and Crystal Graham, owners of Augusta Free Press, was a great experience. “They…

Georgia State 4, JMU 2

Starter Ben Marshall limited James Madison to one run over six innings and first baseman Brandon Williams went 3-for-3 with two RBIs to lead Georgia State to a series-clinching 4-2 win in the middle game of a Colonial Athletic Association baseball game Saturday afternoon at the GSU baseball complex. GSU improved to 11-13 overall and…

JMU baseball loses … again

Designated hitter Joey Wood’s two-out single in the bottom of the ninth scored Brandon Williams with the game-winning run as Georgia State topped James Madison 9-8 in the opening game of a Colonial Athletic Association baseball series on Friday night at the GSU Baseball Complex. GSU improved to 10-13 overall and 3-1 in the CAA. …

Scots-Irish roots talk

Just in time for St. Patrick’s day, area residents who claim Scots Irish or Irish heritage can learn about new resources for historical research into their roots. “Discovering your Irish and Scots Irish Roots” is a highly illustrated and authoritative talk by Dr. Brian Trainor and Fintan Mullan of the Ulster Historical Foundation, Belfast, Northern…