News Maker Steve Majchrzak on the battle of the badges
The battle of the badges 2022 blood drive is today July 8 until 4 p.m..
The battle pits Frederick County Sheriff against the Frederick County Fire Chief.
Donors are asked if they support the Sheriff or the Chief when they donate.
You could possibly fill an appointment at redcrossblood.org using the code battle2022.
We spoke to Frederick County Fire Chief Steve Majchrzak about the drive in our latest news maker.
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Steve tells us why you should make that donation and support the Fire Department.
Steve also tells us that it doesn’t matter which badge you support just making the donation is the important part.
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News Maker Lenny Millholland on battle of the badges 2022
Frederick County Sheriff vs. Frederick County Fire Chief in the battle of the badges blood drive.
The battle is ON tomorrow June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Public Safety Building Winchester.
Appointments are open at redcrossblood.org using the keyword battle2022 in the sponsor code location.
We spoke to Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland about the battle in our latest news maker.
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Lenny not only tells us about the battle but about how important it is to make that appointment.
It is also important to continue to check the website redcrossblood.org to see if appointments open up for the drive.
Lenny also reminds us where the battle is fun the important thing is to give the gift of life no matter whose side you’re on.
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Hedgesville man arrested for murder of 3 coworkers
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police announced the arrest of a Hedgesville resident for the murder of 3 coworkers.
Joe Louis Esquivel faces 25 charges including 3 counts of murder in the first degree, 2 counts of attempted murder and more.
The 23 year old Esquivel was apprehended in regards to the death of 3 people at Columbia Machine Incorporated where he worked.
After putting in a full day of work Thur. June 9 Esquivel left work retrieved a weapon from his vehicle and reentered the building.
Esquivel went to the break room and opened fire then fled in his vehicle.
Maryland State Police encountered Esquivel a short time later and gunfire was exchanged.
Both a Trooper and Esquivel were struck by bullets and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Both men survived their injuries.
Three of Esquivel’s fellow employees were pronounced dead at Columbia Machine two were injured including the Trooper.
After Authorities executed a search warrant of Esquivel’s Hedgesville home they were able to confiscate additional firearms.
Esquivel is being held without bond in Washington County Maryland as the investigation continues.
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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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Suspect identified in Sunday’s Manassas shooting
Prince William County Police Department have announced a suspect in the shooting that occurred Sunday in Manassas.
Authorities responded to a shooting Sun. morning May 1 at 10:15 at the Benton Middle School athletic field.
It was confirmed that two adult men were shot during the incident.
One 24 year old man had to be flown to an area hospital the second victim a 33 year male suffered non- life threatening wounds.
That victim was transported by Ambulance to a hospital.
Both men are expected to survive their wounds.
The shooter who is still at large has now been identified as 23 year old Isaiah Malik Gordon of Dumfries.
Gordon is wanted on two counts of aggravated malicious wounding two counts of use of a firearm during the commission of a felony and two counts of use of a firearm on school grounds and one count of having a firearm on school grounds.
Police have offered up to $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Gordon.
The shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between the three men who knew each other.
The verbal altercation escalated to Gordon drawing a gun and shooting the two men and then he fleeing.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department.
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River Report: 4-22-22
In today’s Shenandoah River Report, Riverkeeper Mark Frondorf talks about the clean up as part of Earth Day. Mark also has tips on how we can help keep Mother Earth clean. Brought to you by Front Royal Outdoors. Visit them at https://frontroyaloutdoors.com
VA. receives $6.8 million to fix unemployment system
Chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor, Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott announced a grant to help the unemployment system.
A $6.8 million grant has been awarded to help improve the Virginia unemployment system.
The funds come from the Federal Department of Labor.
The funds are the largest of a four part $20 million grant aimed at increasing equitable access to state unemployment.
Pennsylvania, Oregon and Washington DC have also received grants to improve their own unemployment systems.
The money is designated to be used to improve public awareness and service delivery.
Virginia which is under court ruling to reduce the backlog caused by the outdated system.
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News Makers Larry Elliot and Joanne Koszyk of C-Cap
The Warren County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Front Royal Warren County Congregational Community Action Project (C-Cap) have finalized a deal on a new facility.
We spoke with Larry Elliot and Joanne Koszyk of C-Cap about the latest development in our latest news maker segment.
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Larry and Joanne tell us about the new facility and what it means to C-Cap’s clients.
They also tell us about how the new facility will open up opportunities at C-Cap.
Click here for Larry and Joanne’s interview.
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News Maker Garrett Jackson on free tax preparation
People Inc. of Woodstock is offering free tax preparation for anyone making less than $58,000 a year.
We spoke with People Inc. Volunteer Services Coordinator Garrett Jackson in our latest news maker segment.
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Garrett explains how we can connect with the free tax service anywhere in the northern Shenandoah Valley.
He also explains that People Inc. hopes to offer in person tax service soon.
Garrett also talks about how you can volunteer to help with the service if you would like.
Click here for Garrett’s interview.
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News Maker Lonnie Hill on Camping for Hunger
Camping for Hunger is Nov. 15 benefiting the Congregational Community Action Project (C-Cap) of Front Royal Warren County.
We spoke with The River 953 and Sports Radio 1450’s operations manger Lonnie Hill about the preparation for the event in our latest News Maker segment.
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Lonnie explains the preparation of Camping for Hunger and importance of the effort.
Lonnie also talks of the history of the event and how you can help.
He also gives a breakdown of both monetary and non-perishable food donations for C-Cap.
For all the details for the Camping for Hunger campaign click here.
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