SCSO warns of counterfeit money
The Shenandoah County Sheriffâs Office has already received calls about the use of counterfeit bills during the Yard Crawl.
They are encouraging the community to check their money by:
- holding the bill up to light
- looking for watermarks
- comparing it to another bill of the same denomination
- using an ultraviolet light
- feeling for texture or thinness
- inspecting borders and printing quality
If you believe you have received counterfeit money, contact the Sheriffâs office non-emergency number at 540-459-6100.Â
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VDOT plans sinkhole repairs in Shenandoah County
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is urging motorists to make plans for upcoming sinkhole repairs in Shenandoah County.
According to an email from VDOT permanent repairs to the sinkhole at mile marker 268 will begin Wednesday at 7 p.m. and may extend into Thursday June 9.
The work may temporarily shut down northbound lanes between New Market and Mount Jackson.
Timing of the work is unknown until crews begin excavation.
No detour route is planned but should traffic backups occur VDOT recommends using Route 11 at exit 257 and rejoining 81 at exit 269.
A temporary patch has been in  place at the location since May 27 and has been monitored.
The work zone will begin at mile marker 266 to marker 269 starting Wednesday at 7 p.m. and remain in place until work is complete.
The exit at 264 will be closed at Route 211 in New Market due to tight turning areas for trucks trying to access Route 11 north.
Up to the minute travel information is readily available at all hours here.
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Park Day at Cedar Creek Battlefield
The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation is participating in Park Day today from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
The American Battlefield Trust is hosting today’s event which is dedicated to preserving and maintaining battlefields and historical sites nationwide.
Projects planned for Cedar Creek Battlefield today include trail maintenance, litter clean up along their adopted portion of Route 11, tree trimming, fence repair and other general site care.
Volunteers will help to leave a lasting impact for future generations to enjoy and learn from these historical sites.
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ShenGo transit bus service is available today Oct. 4 in Shenandoah County
The new ShenGo transit bus service launches today Oct. 4.
The new bus service offers transportation from New Market to Strasburg and stops in all towns in between.
The service utilizes Route 11 offering rides for a dollar Monday through Saturday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m..
The bus service will have several stops in each town north and south on Route 11.
Their schedule and times are available at shengotransit.com.
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Public transportation is coming to Shenandoah County
Public transportation is coming to Shenandoah County.
The Shenandoah office of Economic and Community Development along with local governments of New Market, Woodstock, Toms Brook and Strasburg will bring transit service to the region.
The service begins October 4 with a ribbon cutting at the Shenandoah County Government Center Oct. 1 at 2 p.m..
ShenGo Transit will bring reliable bus service to the citizens of Shenandoah County for work, medical appointments and shopping.
The buses will travel along the Rt. 11 corridor 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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