Moving on transportation

David Cox

Column by David Cox First a $20 billion problem. Then the travesty of a bill that doesn’t solve the problem, but does include fees which judges, one by one, are voiding as unconstitutional. Now a bridge collapses in Minnesota, drawing all eyes to how well – or not – our bridges are maintained.

The Tao of Groh

Chris Graham

Best Seat in the House column by Chris Graham “Really,” Virginia football coach Al Groh said the other day, addressing reporters after a UVa. football practice, “the issue of hydration occurs before the issue of dehydration occurs.” That is … well, it’s either profound, or I don’t know what profound is. Let’s look past for…

Valley League honors top players, coach

Chris Graham

Story by Chris Graham Winchester player Luke Greinke and Waynesboro coach Lawrence Nesselrodt picked up the two biggest Valley League postseason honors today. Greinke, a first baseman-outfielder-pitcher, was named the league’s most valuable player, while Nesselrodt was named coach of the year. Greinke, a rising senior at Auburn, led the Valley with a .417 batting…

‘No Reservations’ needed for pot-boiler

Carl Larsen

Carly at the Movies column by Carl Larsen In 2001, a delightful German flick was released entitled “Bella Martha.” It was a charming little romantic comedy that won a basket of festival awards with a cast mostly unknown in America. Retitled “Mostly Martha,” it tantalized the taste buds of a reasonable number of U.S. cinema…