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updated: Wed Jul 16, 2008 05:08 pm

Port Republic News

Local news for Port Republic, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday | The Daily News-Record

Antique Thresher Brings History to Life

A farm tractor that roared to life Saturday morning on a farm north of Port Republic set into motion more than the myriad gears and pulleys on an antique wheat thresher.

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Related Topix: Life University, Heritage University, Harrisonburg, VA, Rockingham County, VA

Mon Jul 14, 2008

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Port Republic Construction to Begin

After several delays, construction will finally begin on Port Republic Road this week.

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

The Daily News-Record

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SUNDAY >>CROSSROADS, 1921A Heritage Center Way , will hold a vesper service at 7 p.m. Tim and Charlene Davis from Harrisonburg Mennonite Church will lead a hymn sing.

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Related Topix: Harrisonburg, VA, Shenandoah, VA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

The Daily News-Record

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Hosted by the Broadway Baptist Youth. >>TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 725 S. High St., will have Sacrament of Holy Communion at its 9:30 a.m. service.

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Related Topix: Dayton, VA, Singers Glen, VA, Elkton, VA, Bergton, VA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

Crime Where You Live

Augusta County Deputies are investigating a pair of vehicle break-ins that happened the same night in different hotel parking lots.

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Related Topix: Augusta County, VA, Rockingham County, VA, Shenandoah County, VA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Feature: Making A Living As An Artist

Artist Mia LaBerge paints in her Bridgewater studio. "There are more similarities than differences in selling artwork compared with selling other types of products," LaBerge says.

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Related Topix: Bridgewater, VA, Harrisonburg, VA, Marketing

Tue Jun 17, 2008

The Daily News-Record

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A crucial project to widen Port Republic Road will be held up if the Commonwealth Transportation Board approves a list of statewide cuts and delays in road funding.

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Related Topix: Staunton, VA, Harrisonburg, VA, Rockingham County, VA

Tue May 27, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Valley Battlefields Visitors Guide Released

A 48-page guide recently released by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation outlines how visitors can find the region's Civil War sites.

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Related Topix: Harrisonburg, VA

Tue May 06, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Heather Bowser

JMU OKs New Doctorate 2008-05-05 HARRISONBURG - James Madison University's governing body on Friday approved a new doctorate program designed to train people in how to lead nonprofit businesses or school ... via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Harrisonburg County, VA, Rockingham County, VA, Harrisonburg, VA

Mon Apr 21, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Feature: Home And Garden Getaways

“It's a slightly overgrown orchard”

A mural by Jeffery Stockberger transforms the garden at Terry and Joyce Overby's home from a normal Harrisonburg residence to a Mediterranean getaway. via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Harrisonburg, VA, Massanutten, VA, Eggleston, VA, Home Gardening, Home, Home Listing

Sat Apr 12, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Parlee 'Elected' Mayor Of Port Republic

“It will be fun. I'm excited to light the tree.”

Jordan Parlee, 29, of Port Republic, is the village's most recently "elected" mayor. via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Massanutten, VA, Harrisonburg, VA

Mon Mar 24, 2008

The Daily News-Record

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“I care about food, and I care about having small farms around us.”

Marlin Burkholder of Glen Eco Farm readies a carton of eggs for customer Karen Wright and her daughter, Julia, 10, at opening day of the Downtown Harrisonburg Farmers' Market on Saturday. via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Harrisonburg, VA

Sat Mar 22, 2008

Staunton Daily News Leader

Staunton Marriages

David Jesse Powell and Tracy Katherine Arnott, both of 330 Driscoll St., Staunton, were married Feb. via Staunton Daily News Leader

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Related Topix: Augusta County, VA, Staunton, VA, Waynesboro, VA, Virginia Beach, VA

Mon Mar 17, 2008

Rockbridge Weekly

Governor Signs I-81 Toll Bill

“In the long run, we may need tolls but we need to really be careful with a project that could change the character of an entire region of the state”

Governor Timothy Kaine signed legislation last week that will require General Assembly approval before any tolls can be placed on the I-81 corridor, giving the Legislature critical oversight at a time when the ... via Rockbridge Weekly

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Related Topix: Woodstock, VA, Shenandoah County, VA, Shenandoah, VA

Fri Mar 14, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Planners Recommend Church Rezoning

“I don't know how much more I can sweeten it”

On Wednesday, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning plan allowing Muhlenberg Lutheran Church to go forward with plans to build an estimated $2.2 million addition. via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Harrisonburg, VA

Sat Mar 08, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Spreading A Mother's Love

“I would have liked to have seen it sooner.”

Pat Wilkins was named the Pilot Club's Person of the Year. Wilkins became active in helping people with brain injuries after her son, Curry , suffered a brain injury and lost his arm in a car crash in 1990. via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Richmond, VA, Bee, VA, Millboro, VA, Mint-Spring, VA

Thu Mar 06, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Rockingham Tweaks Its Redistricting Plans

“The board of supervisors even added money for afterschool daycare at all the schools”

The Rockingham County School Board will hold yet another hearing on school redistricting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Montevideo Middle School. via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Rockingham County, VA, Grottoes, VA, Elkton, VA

Wed Feb 27, 2008

The Daily News-Record

County Schools Tweak Proposal

“I hope everyone sees the amount of work that's gone into this”

The Rockingham County School Board presented the latest version of its proposed three-year redistricting plan during its meeting Tuesday night. via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Rockingham County, VA, Penn Laird, VA, Elkton, VA, Church Road, VA

Fri Feb 22, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Elkton Chooses Centennial Queen

“We felt we were putting a fence around Elkton and were uncomfortable with that.”

Elkton crowned its Centennial Jubilee Queen and two runners-up last Saturday during a visually stunning event that capped months of work by pageant Director Rick Carey and Co-directors Monica Brewer and Clairen ... via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Shenandoah, VA, Elkton, VA, Harrisonburg, VA

Thu Feb 07, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Valley Activists Clear Path For Clinton, Obama

“She got where she is by being aggressive and being strong”

Even before Tuesday's chase for delegates in this year's presidential races reaches Virginia, several Valley activists have been laying the groundwork for their respective candidates' campaigns. via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee

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