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Police: Clarke County man dead following incident near Double Tollgate
Police are seeking information after an “incident” Tuesday evening in Frederick County resulted in the death of a 52-year-old Clarke County man, according to a Wednesday news release from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. The incident took place at approximately 7:16 p.m. in the area of Fairfax...
Former resident organizes dice run fundraiser for Evans Home
WINCHESTER — A Frederick County woman is organizing a fundraiser for a local nonprofit that she credits with saving her from what could have been a tragic childhood. Sheila Davis has put together the first Henry and William Evans Home for Children Charity Dice Run, to be held this Saturday starting at Backseat Bar and Grill at 104 Full House Drive near Winchester. The event is open to anyone with a motorcycle who wants to ride a scenic 80-mile route through Virginia and West Virginia.
'Enough is enough': Frederick supervisors shoot down proposed Wawa near Stephens City
Referencing existing traffic issues, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors last week unanimously rejected a rezoning application for the construction of a new Wawa convenience store and gas station near the Interstate 81 exit 307 interchange, just east of Stephens City. “On behalf of my constituents in Opequon District, especially...
Region's need for more childcare prompts free informational seminar
Parents, especially those who have infants and toddlers, are well aware that quality childcare is expensive and hard to find. Shayla Rickard, business retention manager for the Frederick County Economic Development Authority, said the inability to find and afford childcare is one of the biggest barriers for area adults seeking employment.
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