Protect yourself, property when burning outdoors

Recent sustained warm temperatures encourage spending time outdoors. Officials with the Virginia Department of Forestry remind you to protect yourself and your property when these outdoor activities involve burning. The Commonwealth’s 4 p.m. Burning Law is in effect and prohibits burning before 4 p.m. Since January 1, the VDOF has responded to 166 fires that…

Karen Kwiatkowski: What does Bob Goodlatte really believe?

Bob Goodlatte tells us the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act (H.R. 4153) will improve EPA administration and effectiveness by giving states more control. It will not. Does the EPA overreach, cost too much, and use bad science in its pronouncements?  Absolutely!  It’s a government agency, isn’t it?  Beyond this, it’s no mystery that…

VDOT road-work report

Chris Graham

The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists…

JMU women win WNIT opener

Chris Graham

James Madison outscored Davidson 41-29 in the second half en route to a 65-49 win over the Wildcats in National Women’s Invitation Tournament first-round basketball action Thursday night at the JMU Convocation Center. JMU advances to a second-round game against Wake Forest, a 72-61 winner over Charlotte Thursday.  The Dukes host Wake at 2 p.m….

#20 SU knocks off #25 BC

No. 20 Shenandoah University recorded its second victory over a ranked opponent this season with an 8-3 non-league baseball win over No. 25 Bridgewater College Thursday evening. In game that took four hours to complete thanks to a 63-minute rain delay in the middle of the first inning, Shenandoah (13-5) pounded out 11 hits against…

EMU splits two

The Royals snapped a three-game losing skid Saturday, taking a walk-off win from Emory & Henry in the first game of an ODAC doubleheader in Harrisonburg.  The men had to settle for a split, however, as EHC stole the decision in the nightcap.   EMU 5, Emory & Henry 4 Game one was all about…

VDOT road-projects report

Chris Graham

The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists…