Archive for: February, 2011

2nd Grader Finds Pistol Barrel, Google Unravels Mystery

Alexa Davis, a second grader at D.G. Cooley Elementary School, and her grandmother Susan Browning have a regular circuit that they like to stroll when Alexa  comes to visit after school. “We like to walk down the street to a wooded area near Alexander Drive that hasn’t been developed yet” Susan Browning said. “There [...]

Virginia State Police Criminal Complaint – Scott Case

The Clarke Daily News met with Commonwealth Attorney Suni Perka on Friday, January 28th prior to publishing the story related to Ms. Scott’s hearing. At that time, Perka stated that she would have no comment until February 11th (the date scheduled for Ms. Scott’s hearing in Clarke County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.)
The Virginia State [...]

New High School Greenhouse Finds a Home

As walls go up at the new high school site and the project moves along 86K under budget, the Clarke County School Board turned its attention to selecting a location for the new greenhouse.
The structure became a point of contention last year as initial plans indicated that the greenhouse would remain at the current high [...]

ServSafe Certification

[ Thursday February 3, 2011; 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Friday April 22, 2011; 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Friday May 20, 2011; 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. ] Cost:                            $150.00
Contact Info:            Karen A. Ridings, Educator 540-665-5699
Website:  www.servsafe.com
Description: ServSafe is a “National Restaurant Association Food Safety [...]

Local Family Claims Conspiracy Responsible for Conviction

The family of a Berryville woman now serving a life sentence for conspiracy to sell crack cocaine says unethical conduct by her attorney, Paul Thomson, caused a series of events that that led to her sentence of life in prison plus 30 years. Thomson, a well-known local defense attorney and former Winchester Commonwealth’s Attorney, pleaded [...]

Virginia Governor Declares Feb 6th Ronald Reagan Day

Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following proclamation recognizing February 6th as Ronald Reagan Day in Virginia. The text of the proclamation is included below:
RONALD REAGAN DAY
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the 40th President of the United States of America; winning reelection in 1984 with nearly 60% [...]

Gasoline Leak at J & J Requires Tank Replacement and Environmental Clean Up

Back hoes and safety fencing obstructed the parking area at the J & J Corner Store at 4192 Harry Byrd Hwy this week as crews worked to replace a leaking fuel storage tank on the property. The leak in the premium gasoline tank was discovered by automatic monitoring equipment on November 4, 2010. As a [...]

Missing 14-Year-Old Jennifer Sanford Located in Knoxville

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office announced on February 5th that they had located missing 14-year-old, Jennifer K. Sanford in Knoxville, TN.
Sanford was last seen on December 2, 2010 when she left for school. Her parents reported her missing. It was believed that she was in the company of Nicky Liu, [...]

Town to Consider Lease with Verizon on Josephine Water Tower

As telecommunications giants compete for better network capabilities and coverage, high vantage points become potential sources of revenue and the Town of Berryville may be on the receiving end of such an agreement. The town will consider granting Verizon a lease on the Josephine Street Water tower for wireless network infrastructure and the deal has [...]

Forum for Rural Innovation Will Showcase Programs for Farms and Rural Businesses

The seventh annual Forum for Rural Innovation will be held Friday, March 11, 2011, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Best Western Lee-Jackson Motor Inn & Conference Center in Winchester, Virginia. This forum will showcase new and exciting projects and programs that enhance farm or rural business profitability. The models presented at the forum [...]

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