Raising revenues must be central goal of budget talks

AFP

The recent federal budget agreement was a missed opportunity. It is good news that conservative ideologues did not force another government shutdown and that some deep cuts to critical services were avoided. But our political leaders missed the chance to create a better budget and a fairer tax system by closing loopholes and using those new revenues to meet our pressing national needs.

Goal surpassed for Staunton Out of the Darkness Walk

Chris Graham

The Staunton Out of the Darkness Walk exceeded the fund-raising goals for the first walk to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Walk Coordinator Kimberly Sours set a goal of $25,000 for the October 10 walk held at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton. AFSP updated the walk page October 27 showing a total of $39,035.58 raised.

Walk to End Alzheimer's

Over 800 expected to participate in Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Harrisonburg on Saturday

AFP

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Harrisonburg residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Saturday at the parking lot of the Rockingham County Administration Building on E. Gay Street in Harrisonburg.