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Nearly one in three Americans have a family member suffering from Alzheimer’s. And their caregivers, by and large, are women. “Women, who are also working, who are also basically running our families, and also are the people who provide the bulk of our volunteer and community service, are the people who are also the caregivers…
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The largest deployment of solar power in the state of Virginia is about to come online at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, and that’s just the start of what they have planned up at EMU. “Colleges and universities across the state are watching us to see how this works out,” said Tony Smith, the CEO…
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I wanted to let you know about the recent progress of legislation I have introduced that will make government work better and save taxpayer money. The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010, which I’m proud to say is co-sponsored by two Republicans and two Democrats, requires each federal agency to set clear performance…
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Exactly one year since its official kick off, the Dream It. Do It. Virginia-Shenandoah Valley campaign announces mini-grant recipients to help connect Valley students with careers in advanced technology and manufacturing. Fifteen mini-grant recipients will receive a total of $95,904 to implement activities that encourage students to explore careers in manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, construction,…
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Virginia State Police are hoping the public can help solve a hit-and-run that occurred in Augusta County last week. A 21-year-old Churchville man was struck and injured along Route 250 and Sr. Trooper D.C. Brydge is asking for the public’s help in finding the vehicle responsible. At approximately 6:30 p.m. last Thursday night (Oct. 14),…
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Influenza vaccine is now available at local health departments in the Central Shenandoah District. You may now call for an appointment or stop by your health department to get vaccinated. The vaccine is available in both the nasal mist and injectable forms, and is recommended for everyone age six months or older. This year’s seasonal…
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The City of Waynesboro and Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc. are jointly sponsoring a Downtown Design Workshop on Oct. 25-26. The workshop is being conducted by Frazier Associates, Architects and Community Planners. In an effort to directly engage the downtown business community, the workshop is being held in the heart of the business district at 329…
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The Virginia Department of Transportation will post 70-mph speed limits on 680 miles of interstates no later than Dec. 31, 2010, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Wednesday. While campaigning for governor, McDonnell proposed the speed limit increase to 70 mph in rural and less populated areas as a way to improve transportation in the Commonwealth. This…
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State senators George Barker and Linda “Toddy” Puller are working to educate voters about the three state constitutional amendments on the ballot in the Nov. 2 general elections. An amendment sponsored by Barker, D-Alexandria, gives counties and cities complete flexibility regarding property tax relief for elderly or disabled persons. “I have found that many older…
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Virginia football coach Mike London talks with the news media on Monday. UVa. (2-4, 0-3 ACC) takes on Eastern Michigan (1-6, 1-3 MAC) on Saturday. So with Morgan [Moses] switching around positions, what is the long term plan for him, and where do you see him going forward? COACH LONDON: As long as Landon Bradley’s…
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