SCSO arrest child pornography suspect
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) announced an arrest in a child pornography case.
Deputies executed a search warrant in Maurertown in reference to the investigation.
On May 5 James Clifford Hawkins was placed under arrest on two counts of knowingly possessing child pornography and five counts of failing to register or verify registration information or knowingly providing false information to the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry.
Hawkins is scheduled to appear in juvenile and domestic relations district court on June 16.
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Valley Health announces crisis measures in response to surging Covid-19 cases
Valley Health is now treating an increasing number of COVID-19 patients greatly stretching the system’s resources.
Additional ICU capacity has been added , Hospital visiting has been curtailed to reduce transmission.
This week all elective and non- essential surgeries will be postponed. It will not not impact those procedures and surgeries whose condition is emergent, as determined by their physician.
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Red Cross Blood Drives to be held today and tomorrow 8/26 and 8/27
A red cross blood drive will be held today Aug. 26 from noon to 5:30 at Virginia’s Hills Church 737 Rockland Road.
Tomorrow Aug. 27 you will find a blood drive held at the Stephens City Moose Lodge at 357 Fairfax Pike from 1:30 to 6 p.m..
Appointments are open at both locations using the zip code 22630 for the Front Royal drive or the zip code 22655 for the Stephens City drive at redcrossblood.org.
Use your zip code at that website to set an appointment closer to your home at a time convenient for you.
The need for blood is great right now not just because its summer but because we are recovering from the pandemic.
Those able to give can do so every 56 days thank you.
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Winchester and Woodstock’s latest drinking water test results
The City of Winchester and the Town of Woodstock have both announced that the latest sample of water from the north fork of the Shenandoah River taken less than a week ago continues to show no sign of toxins from the Algae Bloom.
Both the City and Town water supply continues to be completely safe to drink and can be used for all purposes.
Both Winchester and Woodstock will continue to monitor the water supply with the Virginia Department of Health as long as necessary.
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Fredrick County Firefighter was injured in an accident
Frederick County firefighter Jason Hensell was severely injured in a head on collision on his way home from work.
The firefighter is facing a long road to recovery with a go fund me page set up to offset the expected bills.
Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department is grateful to all who have helped raise over $7,000 of the $10,000 goal.
You can still help by donating here.
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A memorial service is planned for Officer Frazier
Woodstock native Corporal Thomas Frazier will be honored in a service to be held at Shenandoah County Park in Maurertown.
The officer served in the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office and was a life member of the Strasburg Fire Department.
After taking a job in New Mexico Officer Frazier was killed in a traffic accident.
A memorial fund has been set up with City National Bank of Strasburg for the Officer.
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Apple Pie baking could win you cash
If you are an apple pie baker you could win $100 or $50 at the Shenandoah Apple Harvest Festival Sept. 18.
Applications are being accept on a first come first serve basis and have to be submitted by Sept. 16.
This year’s contest has two age categories to include 12 to 18 years of age and 19 year olds and up.
Only 12 pies in each age category can be accepted so hurry to register winchesterappleharvest.com/contest.
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SCIDA distributes $450 K to small business
The Shenandoah County Industrial Development Authority (SCIDA) has distributed over $450,000 of COVID-19 relief grant money.
The money has gone to 30 county small businesses for COVID-19 relief.
The county’s small business COVID-19 recovery assistance grant program ends Aug. 24.
The funds have been received through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development.
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SCSO expands the algae bloom on the Shenandoah
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and Virginia Department of Health have expanded the algae bloom warning on the Shenandoah River.
Despite the recent rains the Virginia Department of Health have found additional toxic algae blooms in the Edinburg area.
People and pets should avoid the river in Edinburg northward.
Any questions can be directed to the SCSO at (540) 459-6100.
There is an in depth talk with River Keeper Mark Frondorf about the blooms here.
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SCT and ED receive a $20 K grant
Shenandoah County Tourism and Economic Development received a recovery and marketing grant of $20,000.
The grant is the largest awarded by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC).
The funds are to help in the recovery of the losses the industry suffered last year.
The funds will help digital and marketing campaigns and help create monthly blogs.
Some funds will also go towards Shenandoah County’s 250 commemorative in Jan. 2022.
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