Harrisonburg author announces the release of new children’s book
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Author James “Jerry” John announces the release of his new children’s book, “Grandpa’s Little White Truck Goes On a Picnic.”
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ACLU rejects conclusion of Ken Cuccinelli’s rights restoration report
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The ACLU of Virginia today rejected the conclusion of the report of the Attorney General’s Rights Restoration Advisory Committee that the governor does not have the power to issue an executive order restoring voting rights, and urged Gov. Bob McDonnell to move ahead despite the Committee’s finding.
Study: Dying cells essential to muscle development and repair
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Dying cells play an unexpected and vital role in the creation of muscle fibers, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have determined.
VDOT road work schedule for May 27-31
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The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton VDOT transportation district during the coming weeks.
State Police looking for driver who shot into tractor-trailer on I-81
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The Virginia State Police are investigating the shooting into an occupied vehicle on Interstate 81 that resulted in the wounding of a tractor-trailer driver.
Chris Graham: Democrats begin pushback against E.W. Jackson
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Virginia Republicans have an E.W. Jackson problem; they just don’t know it yet. That they don’t know it is evident when you hear Senate Republican Leader Tommy Norment, R-James City, telling an audience at a fund-raiser that Jackson, the controversial GOP lieutenant gpvernor nominee, will lead Virginia in the right direction.
New website helps citizens protect national forests from fracking
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Citizen groups debuted a new website this week that will educate the public about the impacts of oil and gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing on National Forests in the eastern U.S. and provide them with tools to evaluate and challenge drilling and fracking proposals.
Second Wind Adventure: The Caves of Highland County
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Highland County Second Wind’s latest travel/adventure program offered amazing photographs and tales of underground exploration on Saturday, May 11 at the Highland Public Library.
Older Americans Month Activities Fun at Staunton Senior Center
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Older Americans Month activities held at the Staunton Senior Center last week were found to be both fun and successful. Activities ranged from the reading of humorous stories focusing on light-hearted aging and special recognition of ten wonderful members who have attained the ninety and above age status.
East Rockingham Senior Center Heard About Sugar Sweetened Beverages
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Kim Joralemon of the Virginia Cooperative Extension spoke to 21 East Rockingham Senior Center members and 3 volunteers on May 22.
