News Maker Tony Carter on Warren Heritage Activities
The Warren Heritage Society has a number of activities planned for spring and Summer.
They also have one last winter event on Mar. 15 with a celebration for their volunteers.
We spoke to archivist Tony Carter about it in our latest news maker.
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Tony tells us about the Mar. 15 event and that you can get in on it if you volunteer by Mon. Mar. 13.
He also tells us that you can do several different things as a volunteer.
Tony also tells us of the upcoming summer History Camp that you should start thinking about now as it fills up fast.
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Sherando band hosts inaugural showcase
Sherando High School’s Band Boosters are bringing a new indoor competition to the Northern Shenandoah Valley today with the Sherando Showcase.
This is the first time Sherando High School has been selected by the Atlantic Indoor Association to host a contest.
The event will begin at the high school’s gymnasium at 10 am today and feature performances across three divisions: color guard, percussion, and winds.
30 units from across Virginia will be competing for top honors including members of the Sherando Band which has been named a Virginia Honor Band for 5 consecutive years.
Some of the other competing high schools include Page County, Millbrook, Warren County, and Clarke County among others.
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News Maker Todd Jones on the upcoming SRT meeting
A public meeting for input and information on the proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail (SRT) is scheduled March 23 at 7 p.m. at Samuel’s Public Library.
We spoke to Warren County’s Director of Technology Todd Jones about the meeting in our latest news maker.
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Todd tells us the scope of the proposed project and money allocated to accomplish it.
He also tells us how important it is to attend the meeting and let our thoughts on the project be known.
Todd also has some information on projects at the county pool.
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VH eliminates some administrative and leadership positions
Valley Health (VH) Public Relations Manager Carol Weare reports by email that some administrative positions have been eliminated at VH.
The changes are to help VH streamline its leadership and support positions.
Last week 31 administrative individuals were notified that their positions have been eliminated.
Since Jan. VH has eliminated nearly 100 positions through consolidation and attrition.
VH’s President and CEO Mark Nantz sighted the shrinking of the health care workforce combined with the rapidly rising clinician pay, declining demand and insurance reimbursements as the reasons for consolidation of the leadership and administrative roles.
Nantz went on to note that VH has incurred nearly $100 million in losses since the beginning of the pandemic.
Much of the loss was offset by federal assistance which will not continue.
Nantz added that it was time to face the reality that expenses cannot exceed revenue and by addressing the changing environment now helps avoid more drastic cuts later.
Nantz added that VH currently remains a financially strong and stable health system.
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News Maker Annie Guttierrez on Merchants on Main celebration
The Merchants on Main Street Front Royal are ready for Saint Patrick’s Day starting Fri. Mar. 10.
We spoke with Annie Guttierrez of Jig and Jive Dance Studio Main Street Front Royal about the Pot of Gold event in our latest news maker.
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Annie tells us how this third annual Pot of Gold event works.
She also tells us of the stores that are involved and what to look for.
Annie also tells us of the end result of the event and that there will be several winners this year.
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News Maker Tammy Sharpe on Women’s Wellness Workshop
The Phoenix Project with the Front Royal Women’s Resource Center are teaming up to host a Women’s Wellness Workshop on Jan. 28.
We spoke with Phoenix Project Executive Director Tammy Sharpe about the event in our latest news maker.
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Tammy tells us all about the activities planned starting at 9 a.m. by zoom.
She also includes the incentives for registering early to receive the zoom link information.
Tammy also tells us that the event is open to all woman no matter what county they may live in.
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News Maker Megan Gordon of PACA on their Polar Plunge
Page Alliance for Community Action (PACA) will hold a Polar Plunge on Feb. 18 at Lake Arrowhead.
We spoke with PACP Program Director Megan Gordon about the event in our latest news maker.
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Megan tells us of the event and why it is important to sign up before Jan. 31.
She also tells us of the major incentives to participate in the Polar Plunge and the reasons to attend even if you don’t want to take the plunge.
Megan also tells us of the services that PACA provides for the community.
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WCSO arrest a couple in a drug investigation
Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) report that a traffic stop led to a drug arrest.
After making an illegal left turn from Strasburg Road onto Route 522 Warren County Sheriff’s Deputy T. Poe made the traffic stop of a white Mercury passenger vehicle.
Further investigation and search of the vehicle and its occupants revealed a bag containing approximately 22 grams of a white powdery substance believed to be crack cocaine.
An additional search recovered 9 small rocks of suspected cocaine along with drug paraphernalia and over $16,000 in United States currency.
The discovery led to the arrest of 68 year old Front Royal resident Arthur L. Summers and his passenger 58 year old Melissa P. Myers of Arlington.
Both are facing charges of possession of and intent to deliver crack cocaine.
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News Maker Dr. Riley on supporting the BRWC
The Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (BRWC) in Boyce had an exceptionally busy 2022.
We spoke with one of the two Veterinarians for the Center Dr. Jen Riley in our latest news maker.
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Dr. Riley tells us of the record breaking number of patients they helped this year.
She also tells us of the staff expansion to help with the number of patients.
Dr. Riley tells us of all the different ways you can help the BRWC including a surprisingly affordable membership opportunity.
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News Maker Todd Jones on Warren County Taxes
As we do every Thursday, we are checking in with Warren County in our latest news maker.
We spoke with The Warren County Director of Technology Todd Jones in this news maker.
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Todd has some important tax information for the coming tax assessments of homes in the county.
He explains that the assessment will be coming soon and some changes are to be expected.
Todd also tells us that we should look for additional information forthcoming on the county’s website and social media platforms.
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