Governor Rejects Virginia Locations For Guantanamo Trials

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell today reiterated his longstanding opposition to the detention or trial of any Guantanamo Bay detainee, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, taking place in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He also noted his agreement with Congressional leaders from both parties that all Guantanamo Bay detainees be put before military tribunals, rather than civilian courts [...]

Clarke County High School All District Band

Congratulations to the following students who will be   representing Clarke County High School at the District 14 All-District Band event on Friday February 5th.

Daniel Borger   1st chair French Horn
Kristi Bergner   3rd chair Clarinet
Katie Barnhill   6th chair flute
Nathan Veilleux   1st chair Tuba
Fred Twigg   1st chair Bass Trombone
Stefani Bell   3rd [...]

In Memory of Tommy Adolphus Hawkins

Tommy Adolphus Hawkins, 55, of Charles Town, West Virginia, passed away Thursday at Winchester Medical Center.
He was born to Jesse Hawkins and Nadine E. Martin in Leesburg Virginia, on September 28, 1954.
He was self employed and worked in Lawn care.
Surviving are his dad, of Woodstock VA; 2 sisters, Jill Tennyson Dodson of Millville, WV and [...]

Obituary For Dr. Ralph Charles Hall

Dr. Ralph Charles Hall, 84, of Winchester, Virginia, died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at The Willows of Meadow Branch in Winchester, Virginia.
Dr. Hall was born June 9, 1925 in Lowell, Ohio, the son of Joseph Ralph and Florence Misel Hall.
He graduated from Macksburg High School in 1943. He then attended Ohio State University from 1944- [...]

School Budget – Many Options, None Good

The Clarke County Public School budget challenge for 2011 is so severe that no school program is beyond consideration. School administration officials are seeking to offset approximately $1 million in lost funding from Virginia’s education fund. Virginia’s statewide K-12 programs could lose $1.2 billion resulting in a state-wide reduction in force of teachers, elimination of [...]

Berryville Weekly Police Log

Berryville Weekly Police Log for the week ending : Jan 30, 2010

Obituary for Terry Mezzatesta

Terry Anthony Mezzatesta, 65, of Winchester, Virginia, died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at his residence.
Terry was born February 12, 1944 in Romney, WV, the son of Anthony (Tony) Joseph and Audra Hannas Mezzatesta. He was the general manager for Thomassen Ford in Charles Town, WV. He was a member of the Calvary Church of the [...]

Obituary for David Dunlop

David Dunlop, 62, of Winchester, VA, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Winchester Medical Center.
He was born July 12, 1947 in Washington, D C; the son of David and Vera Inscoe Dunlop, Sr. He served with the US Navy during peace time. He was a physicist with Noblis Company until his retirement.
He married Inez [...]

Obituary for Dorothy Overcash

Dorothy Overcash, affectionately known as Miss”O” died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at the Winchester Medical Center.
Miss Overcash was born March 9, 1926 in Hampden-Sydney, VA, the daughter of the late Professor Hinton Baxter Overcash and Emma Ressler Overcash. She is preceded in death by her only sibling, Betty Overcash.
She is survived by her best friend [...]

Obituary for Marie Teresa Massie

Marie Teresa Jennings Massie, 86, died January 28, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 10, 1923 in Martindale, Texas, the second of four children born to Mamie Marie Lindsey and Robert Harvey Jennings. The children lived near her grandparents’ farm and enjoyed the farm life of riding horses through [...]