Maurertown
LATEST NEWS
Mexican fugitive wanted for rape deported from Virginia
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia — A 42-year-old Mexican fugitive wanted for rape in his home country was deported from the United States on July 17, according to Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Washington, D.C. Alejandro Piedras-Padilla was removed from the U.S. and handed over to Mexican authorities, stated ERO...
Plans defended for frontier park
July 19, 1991 — Bill Bryant’s proposed frontier park in western Luray would be “a very fun and very good family center,” according to the developer’s real estate broker. Bob Bridges, who makes his home in neighboring Rappahannock County, addressed about 40 residences of WestLu Meadows during a public hearing on the project before the Luray Town Council Monday evening.
MSV to Host Free-Admission Car Show This Saturday
Car enthusiasts and gearheads will want to stop by the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV) this Saturday, July 20, for a free-admission antique and modified car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This popular annual event at the MSV is coordinated by the Shenandoah Region of the Antique...
Mennonite Action begins 11-day march to Washington D.C. to call for ceasefire in Gaza
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A group of around 60 Mennonite Christians left Harrisonburg on Thursday to begin an 11-day march to Washington D.C. to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. WHSV caught up with the participants in the march on their way out of town to...
Augusta Health opens new community clinic in Fishersville
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta Health opened a new community clinic in Fishersville with a ribbon cutting on July 18 to help address the primary care shortage many people experience nationwide. The new community clinic on the second floor of the Heart and Vascular Center gives people in the Valley...
Skimming device recently found at Staunton Kroger
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A credit card skimming device was found at the Staunton Kroger in early July. Kroger called the Staunton Police Department when a skimming device was found in a register’s credit card reader at the self-checkout kiosk. According to court documents, the specific keypad had been...
Rockingham Family Physicians joins Augusta Medical Group for ‘a robust, interconnected network’
Augusta Health is excited to announce that Rockingham Family Physicians in Harrisonburg will join Augusta Medical Group on September 1, 2024. The new addition will mark Augusta Health’s second location in Harrisonburg and reflects Augusta Health’s ongoing efforts to expand access to high-quality healthcare services while upholding the exceptional standard of care and service that patients have come to expect.
Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the Capitol riot sentenced
A Marine accused of flashing a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday. Stop by one of these Eastern Shore spots to celebrate
Sunday, July 21, is surely a day to celebrate: National Ice Cream Day. The Eastern Shore of Maryland is no stranger to the summer heat. Now, with temperatures slowly ticking up, beachgoers are in search of an air-conditioned place to escape the sweltering sun and enjoy a tasty treat. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.