Thomas Francis Nolan IV

Thomas Francis Nolan IV
April 1, 1946 – December 20, 2009
Biography
Thomas Francis Nolan IV, 63, of Berryville, Virginia, died Sunday, December 20, 2009 at his residence.
Mr. Nolan was born April 1, 1946 in Washington, D. C., the son of Thomas Francis Nolan III and Marguerite Scott Nolan.
He was a computer programmer. He was a free lance [...]

Governor Kaine Unveils Design for Virginia’s Public Safety Memorial

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today unveiled the design for the Virginia Public Safety Memorial, establishing a state-level memorial to honor the Commonwealth’s fallen public safety professionals. The Memorial will be constructed in the Darden Garden at Capitol Square, and will serve as an enduring acknowledgment of the ultimate sacrifice made by those valiant men and [...]

Shenandoah Valley Youth Lacrosse League

WPRD recently teamed up with Frederick County Parks and Recreation, Clarke County Parks and Recreation, Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation, Powhatan School, the Sportsplex and Shenandoah County Lacrosse to form the Shenandoah Valley Youth Lacrosse League.
WPRD Athletics Coordinator Jennifer Justice says the collaboration of different departments and organizations made sense for many reasons.   “Everyone, [...]

CCHS Swim meet results from December 16th

Women – Team Rankings – Through Event 22
1. Clarke County High School 88
2. Strasburg High School 50
3. Central High School 30
4. Stonewall Jackson High School 13

Men – Team Rankings – Through Event 22
1. Clarke County High School 67
2. Strasburg High School 49
3. Stonewall Jackson High School 33
4. Central High School 20

Event 1   Boys 200 [...]

Winter Storm Watch For Clarke County This Christmas

Clarke County is under a winter storm watch from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. The storm will generate freezing rain with accumulations of up to 1/4” of ice. Temperatures will be in the low twenties as the storm moves into the area and will rise into the mid thirties during the day. This storm [...]

Christmas Tree Pick-Up in Berryville

Christmas tree collection in the Town of Berryville will commence on January 3rd. Place your discarded tree at curbside and it will be picked up. You don’t need to call in for this service

Winners of the Green Commonwealth Challenge

In June of this year, as part of Executive Order 82, the Governor challenged state agencies to reduce pollution and become more sustainable. The Challenge invited agencies to use the period of June 15 through November 15 to see how many deliberate, voluntary actions to reduce impacts to the environment could be achieved.
“Many agencies [...]

Virginia Roads More Dangerous This Holiday Season

Holiday celebrations quickly turned sorrowful for 10 families who lost a loved one to a traffic crash during the Christmas holiday weekend. Preliminary numbers report 10 individuals were killed in eight traffic crashes statewide. The four-day Christmas statistical counting period began Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, and concluded at midnight Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. During last [...]

Obituary for Laura Frances Chote

Laura Frances Chote, 71, of Stephenson, Virginia, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at her residence.
Mrs. Chote was born May 14, 1938 in Millwood, Virginia, the daughter of Harry Hopewell and Mary Frances Huff Craig.
She was self-employed as a residential cleaner.
She was a member of Winchester Eagles.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Freida King and her husband, Bruce [...]