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Front Royal Cardinals to Battle New Market Rebels at Bing Crosby Stadium – July 21st
Front Royal Cardinals Set for “Catholic Night” Showdown with Woodstock River Bandits on July 19th. The highly anticipated matchup between the Front Royal Cardinals and the Woodstock River Bandits is happening tonight at Bing Crosby Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. This evening marks the first of two special “Catholic Nights,” sponsored by the Front Royal Catholic community. The second event is slated for Friday, July 19th. These events are backed by the Knights of Columbus, Christendom College, and the Lloyd Law Group.
Wallenpaupack Area grad Wyatt Peifer named to college baseball Gold Glove team
Wyatt Peifer was a perennial all-star baseball player during his varsity years at Wallenpaupack Area High School. A multi-sport standout who also excelled on the basketball court, Peifer is now piling up the accolades and awards on the college diamond. Peifer just recently put the finishing touches on a stellar...
More than a K: Jason Cheifetz raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - For the past two seasons, Harrisonburg Turks pitcher Jason Cheifetz has stepped onto the mound with extra motivation to perform at his best. Since his grandmother Amy Shimkus passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2022, Cheifetz has combined his passion for baseball with raising awareness to find a cure for the disease.
Virginia Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Members to Host Roundtable Discussions for County Leaders
The Virginia delegation of the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) has planned two roundtable discussions for local government leaders to weigh in on key elements of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s (CBP) work that has the potential to impact local governments. One of the more important topics expected to be covered at these meetings is the potential impacts and outcomes the Chesapeake Bay Program Beyond 2025 draft report may have on local governments. This report prioritizes and outlines the next steps for meeting the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement leading up to and beyond 2025. Here is the full draft report and a FAQ.
Community Invited to Shape Programs at New Student Union
The doors to the Student Union & Activity Center will open in just three short months! This is a remarkable milestone, and the organizers extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their unwavering support in reaching this point. The saying “it takes a village” truly resonates, and now they need the community’s help to ensure local youth have the best possible experience at the Student Success Center.
Sentara RMH still operating despite worldwide IT outage
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Sentara RMH officials say they were not directly impacted by the international IT outage linked to cybersecurity early Friday morning. Mike Kafka, Director of Corporate Communications & Public Relations for Sentara Health, issued a statement in an email to the media. “We are closely...
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.
Turks blast Jacks’ 10-0
HARRISONBURG – The defending Valley Baseball League Champion Harrisonburg took it to Covington this past Sunday with a 10-0 7-inning blowout victory at Veterans Memorial Park in Harrisonburg. The Turks needed only seven innings to get past the Lumberjacks with all 10 of their runs scored came during the first three innings. Covington was […] The post Turks blast Jacks’ 10-0 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Stanley Homecoming pageant winners
STANLEY, July 3 — On the first day of the four-day festival held earlier this month, Emmy Courtney (pictured in pink) was crowned the 2024 Miss Stanley Homecoming. Caelyn Taylor Lucas (green dress) was crowned Junior Miss Stanley Homecoming, while Kendra Woodward (black dress) was crowned Ms Stanley Homecoming. A total of 83 contestants entered the pageant.
Harrisonburg: City manager’s office names new member of leadership team
The Harrisonburg City Manager’s office will have a new face on its leadership team beginning next month. Beginning Aug. 5, Brian Vandenberg will serve as Harrisonburg’s newest assistant to the city manager. Vandenberg, who most recently served as a strategic innovation consultant for the City of Tallahassee, Fla.,...
FCPS Present Capital Improvement Plan
The presentation focused on 10-year enrollment projections and three top projects. The school board also focused on addressing future enrollment needs and facility expansions. The three key projects are Middletown Elementary School expansion, Jordan Springs Elementary School expansion, and the construction of a fourth high school in Frederick County. An...
Prospects at the Inn
June 20, 1889 — We are glad to learn that the prospects for a prosperous season at the Inn are highly favorable. Up to this time an average number of visitors have been to Luray, and already the engagements for the later summer months have been usually large. In October soon after the meeting of the Knights Templar Conclave in Washington, at which there will be perhaps 20,000 members of this distinguished order present, it is expected that several hundred will visit the Caverns of Luray, and remain several days at the Inn.
Opposing Pride Front Royal Event and Its Ideologies
In light of the upcoming Pride Front Royal event, we are writing to the Warren County community. A celebration based entirely on the unnatural use of one’s genitals is a bizarre affront to common decency and the natural law. The use of the term “pride” is telling since, as C.S. Lewis said, “Pride leads to every other vice: it is the complete anti-God state of mind.”
Applications open for 2024 Harrisonburg Citizen Academy
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Citizen Academy is preparing for another season of bringing City of Harrisonburg staff closer to the community. The 13-week program allows participants to visit City of Harrisonburg departments and partner organizations to learn about the services, programs and events available to community members. The program is held one night each week from Aug. 22 to mid-November.
Sergeant Robert Owen “Bull Dog” Bragg (1986 – 2024)
Sergeant Robert Owen “Bull Dog” Bragg, 37, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Rockland Community Church, 2921 Rockland Road, Front Royal, with the Rev. William “Bill” Orndorff officiating. Burial will follow at Rockland Community Cemetery.
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