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Verona woman pleads guilty to stealing $372,000 from ailing father, avoids prison
STAUNTON — A woman who stole over $372,000 from her ailing father, then violated her bond by allegedly selling his truck to raise cash for an attorney, pleaded guilty last week in Augusta County Circuit Court. Ashley E. Cook, 47, of Verona, was convicted on a charge of financial exploitation of a mentally incapacitated adult. Ten additional forgery charges were not prosecuted. ...
Va. Court of Appeals: Stuarts Draft man's attempted murder conviction will stand
RICHMOND – The state Court of Appeals has upheld an Augusta County man’s conviction on attempted first-degree murder charges after he tried to burn up a camping trailer in which his ex-girlfriend was sleeping. In a ruling issued Tuesday, the court also upheld Danny E. Hearn Jr.’s conviction for violating a protective order the woman brought against him after he threatened to kill her several times and stalked her. Hearn, of Stuarts Draft, was sentenced in 2022...
'Away for the Day': Staunton school system rolls out cell phone-free classroom policy
STAUNTON – When students return to school on Aug. 7, they will be required to power off and put away their cell phones, according to Staunton City Schools "Away for the Day" cell phone policy for the 2024-2025 school year. The new policy follows Gov. Glenn Youngkin's Executive Order 33, which aims to reduce or...
Former Highland County administrator indicted on felony embezzlement charge
A former Highland County administrator who was investigated by Virginia State Police after tens of thousands of dollars of county funds went missing was recently indicted on a felony charge. Roberta A. Lambert, 65, is accused of stealing an estimated $20,000 in 2022 and 2023. Lambert is charged with embezzlement of public funds, according...
Stanley Elementary names assistant principal
~ Press release provided by Page County Public Schools. LURAY, July 23 ― With more than 20 years of leadership and instructional experience in public education for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Rockingham County Public Schools, and Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, Lee Purnhagen has been selected as the new Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 school year at Stanley Elementary.
Alleghany County Elections to be held November 5th
ALLEGHANY COUNTY Va. (VR) – Voters throughout Alleghany County will have the opportunity on Nov. 5 to make their voices heard. There will be many local seats up for grabs, so if you haven’t already become a registered voter, now is the time to register and use your democratic right to make a difference. Citizens […] The post Alleghany County Elections to be held November 5th appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Charlottesville: Man shot multiple times by acquaintance, required tourniquet
A 23-year-old is in serious condition at UVA Medical Center after being shot multiple times last night in Charlottesville. At 8:54 p.m., Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting outside of 108 Lankford Ave. Upon arrival, officers found the male victim. Officers provided life-saving measures including...
Virginia Home Sales Activity Slightly Outpacing Last Year
Sales activity increases year-over-year despite higher prices and mortgage rates According to the June 2024 Virginia Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, there were 10,018 homes sold across the commonwealth last month. This is 974 fewer sales than June of last year. Despite this month-over-month decline, overall sales activity across Virginia this year is slightly […]
Pinpoint Weather: Rainy weather pattern continues
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The unsettled weather pattern will continue across Southwest and Central Virginia as a stationary front lingers over the Mid-Atlantic. Wednesday will start with spotty rain showers, patchy fog, and morning temperatures in the 60s and lower 70s. Overall, it will be a cloudy and dreary day with afternoon temperatures in the upper […]
New Jersey lottery player wins $4 million in Mega Millions. Here's where ticket was sold
A trip the market turned into one lucky New Jersey lottery player into a millionaire. The ticket sold in Monmouth County won $4 million by matching the five white balls in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing and having the Megaplier option. The winning ticket was sold at the Laurel Market on Laurel Avenue in Hazlet Township, the New Jersey Lottery announced. ...
Harrisonburg City Council opens public comment for homeless shelter naming
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The city of Harrisonburg kicked off a 30-day public comment period for the new homeless center during last night’s city council meeting. Deputy City Manager Amy Snider is the lead project director for the presently named Homeless Services Center. However, she proposed that...
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