Saddle Ridge Ranch – Vacation Bible School

[ Sunday August 1, 2010 5:30 pm to Thursday August 5, 2010 8:30 pm. ]  

Location:                        Berryville Baptist Church
Date:                                             Aug 1 – Aug 5
Time:                       [...]

White Post Landmark Damaged but Stands Up to Reckless Driver

The historic landmark, after which the village of White Post is named, survived another encounter with a reckless driver late Sunday morning. 60 year old Dennis McDowell of Winchester struck the historic landmark with his 2005 Toyota 4runner at approximately 11:45 AM on August 1st. McDowell was traveling westbound on 628 when he attempted to [...]

Feds Challenge to Dismiss Virginia Health Care Lawsuit Rejected

This morning, Judge Henry Hudson of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia denied the federal government’s motion to dismiss Virginia’s challenge to the constitutionality of the mandatory health insurance purchase requirement in the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.   Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement in response [...]

At Rush Hour?! YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING!

Large tank being transported by Bricker Transport of Laredo, Texas snarls rush hour traffic in Clarke County, Virginia – Photo Edward Leonard
At 4:59 pm Bricker Transport, of Laredo, Texas began a brief, but unwelcome, visit to Clarke County, Virginia.
That’s when a truck belonging to the company hauling a huge tank labelled “MARS” (Mid-Atlantic Regional [...]

Pediatric Practice to Open in Berryville

Berryville will soon be the home of a new pediatric practice.   Loudoun Pediatric Associates (LPA), is scheduled to open an office at 37 E. Main Street this month.   The practice will be the third location for the group which also has locations in Lansdowne and Purcellville in Loudoun County.
The new location will have [...]

National Night Out at Rosehill Park

The 3rd annual “National Night Out” will take place at Rose Hill Park in downtown Berryville tonight. This is an opportunity for the community to stand together against criminal activity. The Berryville Police Department, Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, and John Enders Fire & Rescue will all have representatives and equipment at this special event. This [...]

Quality Costs Top School Board Agenda

As construction of the new high school moves into full swing the Clarke County School Board approved two contract amendments totaling $263K and intended to ensure that the products and services related to the facility are fully tested and meet contract standards. Meanwhile, on the construction site, Shockey Construction hopes to turn the large amount [...]

Berryville Police Weekly Report for July 25-31, 2010

Berryville Weekly Police Report for July 25-31 Year: 2010

Prepared?

Are you prepared? – Photo J. C. Coon
Many of us were just trying to stay cool. A few of my Facebook buddies kept saying a storm was heading our way with high winds.   Okay, I said, and went on with my day.
About two o’clock, a sudden gale of winds came whipping through the trees. [...]

St. Luke’s Baptist Church Soup Kitchen Planning Meeting

[ Tuesday August 3, 2010; 6:00 pm; ]  

Place: St. Luke’s Baptist Church dining area

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in helping with a once-a-month soup kitchen offering at St. Luke’s Baptist Church starting in September.  All are welcome to discuss finances, volunteers, etc.

For more information contact Mrs. Thomasine Maxwell – 540.955-5263