News Maker Wayne Sager on the new Police headquarters
Strasburg Town Council at the last work session approved the purchase of the 115 King St. location for the new Police headquarters.
We spoke with Strasburg Police Chief Wayne Sager about it in our latest news maker.
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Wayne tells us what the new location means to the Police and community in Strasburg.
He also tells us the plan for the new facility and the space it offers for his Officers.
Wayne explains the timeline involved with opening this new facility and getting his staff into the building.
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Strasburg purchases building for new Police Station
The Strasburg Town Council Unanimously approved the purchase by the town of the former BBandT/Truist bank building at 115 West King Street.
According to the town website the approval came at the Dec. 6 council work session.
Also approved Tues. was the allocation of $1,150,000 from the general fund balance for the purchase.
The plan is to convert the building into the new Strasburg Police Station.
The website shows the building is currently owned by a Washington DC entity known as Lemonade MM Strasburg LLC.
The building has just over 6400 square feet of space and includes a pad-mounted transformer on a little more than a half-acre of property.
The building is in the commercial and residential section of town.
The building has been a bank since at least 1955.
The website shows that the building has passed a phase one environmental site assessment.
A video of the Strasburg Town Council Dec. 6 work session is available here.
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News Maker Ann Hawk on the Christmas Angel Program
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel program is open for residents of Warren, Rappahannock, Page and the town of Strasburg.
We spoke with Salvation Army Corp Officer Captain Ann Hawk about the program in our latest news maker.
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Captain Hawk explains how the program helps to provide Christmas gifts for children in the area.
She also tells us how many children and families were helped last year through the program.
Captain Hawk also tells us that the date to register a child for the program has been extended and how to secure a child’s chance to participate.
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Strasburg declares a drought watch
The Town of Strasburg declared a drought watch and is encouraging voluntary water conservation measures.
The low river flow levels caused the town to follow the drought response plan as outlined by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Water Supply and the Virginia Water Protection withdrawal permit issued by the Department of Environmental Quality.
All citizens including those with a private well are encouraged to reduce water consumption.
Some measures recommended include reducing or eliminating outside watering, avoiding washing cars, limiting showers to 5 to 10 minutes per person, and only running the dishwasher when its full among other water conservation methods.
There are more water saving methods found here.
Monitor the Town’s social media and website regarding the status of the drought watch.
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Algal Mat Alert for Shenandoah River
The Virginia Department of Health and Lord Fairfax Health District issued an Algal Mat Alert by email for the North Fork of the Shenandoah River near Strasburg.
The affected area begins at Route 644 and continues for approximately 11.5 miles to Route 611 including the boat ramp at Deer Rapids and other public access points.
Signs have been posted along the shore and at those access points.
Recreation may continue in those areas as long as the algae mats can be avoided.
Pets and livestock are recommended to be kept out of the water to avoid the mats as they may cause gastrointestinal illnesses and skin rashes.
Cyanotoxins levels were below or just above detection levels and contact with the mats can release more toxins.
Consuming cyanotoxins can be fatal for animals.
No disturbances to the town’s drinking water have been observed at this time.
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VDOT schedules a public hearing in Strasburg today 4/20
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) confirms a public hearing is scheduled today Apr. 20 in Strasburg in an email.
The public hearing concerns improvements to Interstate 81.
This will involve improvements to the portion of 81 at the Shenandoah Warren County line near Strasburg.
The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Strasburg High School at 250 Ram Drive.
The public is invited to the open forum to discuss projected improvements with VDOT officials and designers.
Written comments will be accepted at the meeting or 10 days after the meeting by mail addressed to Pamela Bowman 811 Commerce Rd. Staunton VA. 24401.
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Vintage in the Valley returns to Strasburg
The 3rd Annual Vintage in the Valley Festival is back in Strasburg.
Things got started with a decades dance last night.
Today will feature a variety of vendors throughout downtown, live demonstrations of blacksmiths, woodworking, candle making and more at the Strasburg Emporium, and a wine garden in the Square.
Some other events throughout the day will include a car show, fashion show, horse drawn carriage rides, historical storytelling, and a showing of the Wizard of Oz under the stars.
Sunday will cap things off with the Ole Timers baseball game.
For a full list of events and times, head to the festival’s Facebook page.
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VDOT plans hearing for I-81 improvements
The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing on their plans to widen I-81 near Strasburg.
The hearing is on April 20th from 4:30 to 7 pm at Strasburg High School.
Written comments can be submitted up to 10 days later to Project Manager, Pamela Bowman.
This project is part of the I-81 Corridor Improvement Program and plans to build an additional southbound lane from mile marker 295 to 299.
This will connect with the acceleration merging traffic from 66 west to 81 south.
Other improvements planned for that area include multiple bridge renovations or replacements.
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Increase law enforcement at Strasburg High School
Shenandoah County Public Schools announced an increase in law enforcement will be at Strasburg High School today Mar. 9.
Authorities were made aware of a message written on a bathroom wall threatening a school shooting.
It is not clear when the message was written but authorities from the Strasburg Police Department and Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.
Law Enforcement will remain on Strasburg High School grounds as the investigation continues.
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Creative Communities Partnership Grant – Strasburg
The town of Strasburg is supporting the creative and artistic efforts of members of the community
By applying for The Creative Communities Partnership Grant through the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts.
In the first quarter of the year Strasburg will begin accepting application from interested arts organizations that wish to apply for funding through the Town and the Creative Community Partnership Grant. The deadline for these applications is February 18th at 5 p.m. You can find the application as well as the grant description at
www.strasburgva.com
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