News Maker Tara Hoit of Blue Ridge Care on a tool for coping with grief

Though the acquisition of a grant Blue Ridge Care has been able to fund a new tool to help cope with grief.

We spoke with Blue Ridge Care Chief Mission Officer Tara Hoit about it in our latest news maker.

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Tara tells us this new tool was partially created by a Blue Ridge Care employee and is similar to Dungeons and Dragons.

She goes into detail about the role-playing game that helps young people cope with grief with help from peers.

Tara goes on to tell us that there are several different coping with grief mechanisms available through Blue Ridge Care.

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Welcome to the OmniRide Insider Podcast

Welcome to the OmniRide Insider Podcast! Join us as we go beyond the ride and explore the people, organizations, and entrepreneurs shaping our community. Discover how connections, partnerships, and innovation are helping move our region forward, one story at a time. OmniRide is the public transportation provider for bus services operating locally, along the I-95/395 and I-66 corridors to nearby Metro Stations, work centers in northern Virginia (including the Pentagon) and downtown Washington DC.

Halloween Treasure Hunt!

It is that time of year again, time for a Halloween story.

The leaves are beginning to change, and nighttime is creeping in earlier and earlier.

This is a tale of things that go ‘bump’ in the Appalachian night.

Halloween Treasure Hunt!

 

News Makers Bob Battani, Krista Beahm, and Captain Chris Powell on WCSO projects

Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) constantly has something going on.

We check in with Community Service Specialist Bob Battani, Youth Engagement Coordinator Krista Beahm, and Captain Chris Powell in our latest news maker.

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First Bob tells us about the Hunger Games going on through October at participating restaurants.

Krista tells us about the new skate and pizza nights going on at Max’s Roller Rink the first Friday of each month.

Then Captain Powell has details on a new appointment for Sheriff Kline on a state board.

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News Maker Becky Ebert on Frederick County celebrating America’s 250 years

Frederick County continues to celebrate 250 years of America with an October full of activities.

We spoke with Frederick County 250 Committee Chairperson Becky Ebert about it in our latest news maker.

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Becky tells us of the activities that are currently in progress leading up to an event on November 7 at Bowman Library.

She goes on to tell us about activities in conjunction with the Cedar Creek Reenactment starting October 16.

Becky also tells us that activities are going to go well into the year as the American Revolution went through 1781.

She also tells us how to keep up with all the activities by clicking here.

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The Sports Dogs HS Football Podcast: Week 6 Recap & Week 7 Preview

The Dogs take a look back at an interesting Week 6 in area high school football, and look ahead to a crucial Week 7. Plus, the ever-changing Power Five and our Player of the Week!

News Maker Charles Harbaugh IV on a dual reenactment food drive event

A dual reenactment food drive event will once again take place in Middletown the Friday of the October 17, Cedar Creek Reenactment weekend.

We spoke to the Creator of the Church Street Reenactment Food Drive and Mayor of Middletown Charles Harbaugh IV about it in our latest news maker.

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Charles explains the origin and thought behind the event 9 years ago.

He then explains that the whole idea behind the effort is to collect nonperishable food items for Love In Action LIA’s Pantry.

Charles explains that tying a yellow ribbon on your home that will garner a visit from a reenactor who will then collect the food donation.

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Weatherwise, October 2026

We’ll discuss an improving drought situation in the Mid-Atlantic region, we’ll talk about persimmons and winter weather, you find out what’s going on with our so-called hurricane season and we’ll come close to answering the question Was this past summer the hottest on record.

News Maker Annie Guttierrez on Dance Club Shenandoah

The Dance Club Shenandoah is about to kick off its 61st season.

We spoke with Dance Club Shenandoah Board Member Annie Guttierriz about the club in our latest news maker.

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First Annie gives a little history behind the group.

Then she gets into detail about the bands that perform when they get together at the North Warren Fire Hall at 266 Rockland Court every third Saturday of the month.

Annie goes on to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to have fun.

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News Maker Denise Snapp of Winchester Fire and Rescue Foundation on the 5 K and more

 

Winchester Fire and Rescue Foundation is hosting their annual 5 K on the Loudoun Street Mall Saturday October 10.

We spoke to Winchester Fire and Rescue Foundation Chairperson Denise Snapp about the event in our latest news maker.

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Denise tells us about the foundation and how it supports Winchester’s Fire Department to help keep the city safe.

She goes into detail about the annual 5 K and how to get involved as they look to break their record attendance of 80 people.

Denise tells us all the activities the foundation supports by way of community support and sponsorship.

She also tells us that the foundation will at Village Square on Friday October 9 to sign people up for the race and hand out T-shirts.

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