Port Republic News

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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