The tone was set by Franklin Graham's invocation. Preachers are a fixture at presidential inaugurations, but until now they've confined their words to asking the Almighty to bless the new president and his family and to guide the nation to goodness and mercy.

3 days ago · BERRYVILLE — Three people are dead following what investigators believe was a double homicide-suicide in Clarke County on Monday afternoon. Emergency responders were alerted to smoke near the Berryville area at 2:39 p.m., according to a release from Clarke County Sheriff Travis Sumption.

The Strasburg Planning Commission postponed its decision on a proposed Stover Avenue apartment development Tuesday night, requesting additional information from the developer amid resident opposition over infrastructure concerns, traffic and the project’s impact on the town’s historic character.

Sentencing for a Strasburg murder trial is being delayed for several months while the court determines if recordings made by the Strasburg police should be handed over to defense attorneys, who found out about the recordings from the Shenandoah County sheriff.

1 day ago · Shenandoah Valley Conservancy. Shenandoah Valley Conservancy, formerly Valley Conservation Council, has announced it has been re-accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission for meeting the highest national standards for excellence and that it permanently protected 1,700 acres of land across Shenandoah, Page, Allegheny, Highland, Rockbridge, Augusta and Rockingham counties last year.

3 days ago · The Woodstock Fire Department has elected Zach Hottel as its new fire chief. With over 19 years of service to the department, he will oversee the department’s operations, strategic initiatives and overall vision to ensure the community’s safety. He replaces outgoing Chief Aaron Sigler. A third ...

2 days ago · Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following classes at 1195 Hisey Ave., Woodstock: • Parkinson’s Disease-Movement is Medicine: 1:30-2:20 p.m. Mondays and 10-10:50 a.m. Thursdays, starts Monday, $55.

Jan 13, 2025 · Nicholas Ehrhardt. Ehrhardt, 25, of Berryville, faces charges for a July 5 crash involving a 2019 Kawasaki side-by-side. According to Virginia State Police, Ehrhardt attempted a sharp turn on private property in the 600 block of Barbour Lane in Clarke County, causing the vehicle to overturn.

Front Royal police charged two area residents on Friday in connection with a report of stolen dirt bikes.

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