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Officials stress fireworks safety as Independence Day nears
While enjoying summer’s star-spangled holiday, it's important to keep caution at the forefront of fun, particularly when fireworks are a factor, officials say. State and local authorities relayed the same message they do each year: Fireworks are no joke. “Misuse of fireworks can be deadly,” State Fire Marshal Billy...
Sherando baseball field to be named for former longtime coach Pepper Martin
The Frederick County School Board recently voted to name Sherando High School’s baseball field after former longtime baseball coach Pepper Martin, whose legacy continues to impact the Sherando community. The move followed a presentation from Sherando staff earlier this month at a School Board Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting.
Spotsy deputies takedown homicide suspect from Woodbridge
A Woodbridge man suspected of shooting and killing a 52-year-old man was arrested last night in Spotsylvania County. On June 30, at 9:07 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the 5300 block of Holley Oak Lane for a 911 text call. 9-1-1 dispatchers were able to relay information to deputies by researching information associated with the residence, that a suspect wanted for homicide from Frederick County may be inside the home. Deputies observed an individual who was positively identified as the wanted subject. Terrance Lee Morris, 38 years of age from Woodbridge, was arrested on Frederick County’s 2nd-degree murder warrant. Morris was incarcerated under no bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Seniors First receives highest rating from Charity Navigator
FRONT ROYAL — Seniors First, a nonprofit that supports and serves older residents of the Northern Shenandoah Valley, has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, an organization that analyzes and scores more than 225,000 charitable organizations nationwide to help philanthropists make informed donations. The four-star rating is the...
Arrest made in Frederick County homicide
A Woodbridge man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in a shooting death that occurred last week in southeastern Frederick County, according to a media release from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. The June 25 “incident” took place at approximately 7:15 p.m off Fairfax Pike (Va. 277)...
This week's government meetings
Frederick-Winchester Service Authority Organizational Steering Committee meeting, 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Frederick Water Board Room, 315 Tasker Road. Planning Commission meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, County Administration Building, 107 N. Kent St. Clarke County. Planning Commission Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Berryville-Clarke County Government Center. Middletown. Work session meeting, 7...
Industry Sector Feature
Photo: Team members at one of Navy Federal Credit Union's many community events organized for employees and their families. Learn more about working at Navy Federal Credit Union here. Frederick County's Corporate Services Economy. The corporate services sector plays a vital role in Frederick County's economy. Over the last decade,...
Sherando baseball field being named for former longtime coach Pepper Martin
WINCHESTER — The Frederick County School Board recently voted to name Sherando High School's baseball field after former longtime baseball coach Pepper Martin, whose legacy continues to impact the Sherando community. The move followed a presentation from Sherando staff earlier this month at a School Board Buildings and Grounds...
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