Homers, Hultzen power ‘Hoos past FSU for ACC title

Chris Graham

The Virginia baseball team won the 2011 ACC Championship with a 7-2 victory over Florida State Sunday afternoon at Durham Bulls Athletic Park at the ACC Baseball Championship. Virginia went unbeaten in the tournament (4-0) and defeated three top-20 foes (Miami, North Carolina, Florida State) en route to the title and the ACC’s automatic berth…

Farm Market Fresh for Seniors

Chris Graham

During enrollment sessions in late June, 201 older adults will be eligible to receive $40 in coupons to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs at the Staunton, Verona, and Waynesboro Farmer’s Markets this summer, thanks to the Farm Market Fresh For Seniors Program jointly sponsored by Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS),…

#3 UVa. outlasts #15 Miami in marathon game

Chris Graham

Nearly 12 hours after the first pitch, the Virginia baseball team outlasted Miami, 6-4, Friday at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in the ACC Baseball Championship. The teams waited out seven hours and 30 minutes worth of weather delays, combined with a three-hour, 56-minute game, in a marathon day at DBAP. Virginia (47-9) is the top…

Local projects recognized by Valley Conservation Council

Chris Graham

The Valley Conservation Council announced the winners of its 2011 Better Models for Development Awards at a ceremony held on May 25 at Court Square Theater in Downtown Harrisonburg. This year’s 12 winners demonstrate a variety of approaches to building and development that enhance the character of Shenandoah Valley communities while minimizing impacts on resources….

Local seniors honored by Comcast

Chris Graham

The Comcast Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide charitable support to its local communities and to empower and enrich lives, is awarding 53 Virginia high school seniors scholarships through its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. The program, one of the Comcast Foundation’s signature community investment programs, recognizes students’ leadership skills, academic achievement and commitment…

Bridgewater professor receives “Top 5 Under 35” award

For her professional achievements and community contributions, Holly C. Ratwani, an associate professor of business administration at Bridgewater College, was awarded a “Top 5 Under 35” recognition from Disclosures, the bi-monthly magazine of the Virginia Society of Certified Professional Accountants (VSCPA). The recognition is annually awarded to five CPAs under the age of 35 who…