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Generals Vs Woodstock - July 31







Tue. Jul 31 R H X
Woodstock 6 13 5
Generals 15 14 1

Last game highlights:
Jon Dages WP(7-2) 6.33IP 10H 5ER 3K, Ryan Adams 2-5 2R HR(1) 2RBI(18), Kurt Davidson 2-4 1 2B(11) 5RBI(49), Chris Enourato 3-5 2R 1RBI(21), Grant Buckner 3-5 2R 1RBI(11), Thomas Nelson 2-4 2R 2RBI(22)

Waynesboro Robbery - July 30




























WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT

MEDIA RELEASE

On 07/29/07 at 11:19pm the Waynesboro Police Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of North Forest avenue in reference to an armed robbery that had just occurred. The caller reported that 2 black males and 1 white male had robbed her at gunpoint and left in a red SUV with tinted windows and black wheels.

Upon arrival it was discovered that a brand new X-BOX gaming system had been taken from the victim. At approximately 11:33pm an officer observed the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of the Waynesboro Walmart and followed the vehicle until other officers arrived in the area. A traffic stop of the vehicle was conducted in the 200 block of Bookerdale Road and 3 suspects were subsequently taken into custody without further incident.

Antione Dwayne Goodwin, an 18 year old male from Waynesboro was charged with 1 count of robbery under Virginia code 18.2-58.

Charles Wilson Lewis III, an 18 year old male from Fishersville was charged as an accessory to the robbery.

Shawn Michael Guthrie, an 18 year old male from Stuarts Draft was also charged as an accessory to the robbery.

During a search of the suspect vehicle several small baggies containing suspected marijuana were also recovered. These will be sent to the State Crime Lab for further analysis.

No firearm was ever recovered during this incident.

All three suspects are currently being held without bond at the Middle River Regional Jail.

Prepared by Sergeant Mike Wilhelm

Waynesboro Police Department

Rain Couses SUV to Flip on 64 - July 29






























July 29, 2007- 5:53pm I-64 mile marker 91, Cinda White lost control of her SUV traveling west when it overturned. The cause was the deterioration of the roads do to the heavy rain at the time. White only had miner injuries and was the only ocupent in the SUV. It took an hour to remove the vehicle from the median. White is charged with reckless driving.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

Generals Vs Luray - July 29




Sat. Jul 28 R H X
Luray 4 4 0
Generals 3 6 1

Last game highlights:
Adam Liberatore 5.33IP 1H 3ER 5K, Jon Dages LP(6-2) .67IP 3H 1ER 1K, Kurt Davidson 1-4 1HR(5) 3RBI(42), Brandon Sizemore 2-4 1 2B(9), Ryan Adams 1-3 1 2B(8)

Governor Kaine Announces $13 Million In Transportation Safety Grants - July 28

RICHMOND - Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the award of more than $13 million in grants to local, state, and non-profit programs that support transportation safety. The grants, primarily comprised of federal funds, include $2.6 million in local matching funds.

In recent years, Virginia has typically seen a decline in the number of people killed in DUI-related crashes in Virginia - with a 14-percent decline between 2003 and 2005. In addition, seat belt usage increased to 79.9 percent during a June 2007 survey, an improvement from 78.6 percent in 2006, according to the Virginia Transportation Research Council at the University of Virginia.

However, Virginia currently is experiencing an increase in the number of traffic fatalities: as of July 25, 2007, preliminary data indicates 544 fatalities so far this year, compared to 527 fatalities during the same period in 2006. Approximately half of the fatalities this year were not wearing seatbelts.

"These programs will help us address our shared goal of reducing the number of deaths and injuries in traffic crashes," Governor Kaine said. "These grants allow localities, state agencies, and non-profit organizations to support programs that address a wide range of transportation safety needs that make our communities safer."

Funds will support programs designed to increase the use of safety belts and child safety seats, deter aggressive and impaired driving, and promote awareness of risks for both teen and older drivers. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Highway Safety Office works with safety partners across the state to ensure yearly progress toward measurable goals in the safety grants program.

On a quarterly basis, the agency evaluates and provides feedback on the grant recipients' performance. Future funding requests are based, in part, on progress toward performance targets.

"Virginia's safety partners demonstrate their dedication to reducing needless deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes," said DMV Commissioner D. B. Smit, who serves as the Governor's representative for highway safety. "Our goal is to target limited resources to projects that produce the biggest impact on saving lives."

In total, 263 grants were approved and awarded to sixteen state agencies and 247 non-profit organizations and localities. For a list of recipients, please visit http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/pdf/safety/safetygrantawards2008.pdf.

For more information regarding grant opportunities with DMV, visit http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/general/safety/grants/announcement.asp

THREE CONTRACTS AWARDED IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT - July 28

THREE CONTRACTS AWARDED IN THE STAUNTON DISTRICT



STAUNTON – On July 25, 2007, Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner David Ekern approved three projects located in the VDOT Staunton District.



The Staunton District serves Clarke, Warren , Page, Frederick , Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta , Highland , Rockbridge, Alleghany, and Bath counties.



Adams Construction Company of Roanoke was awarded a $1,344,777.15 contract in Rockingham County on Interstate 81 northbound from mile marker 240 to mile marker 243. The work will be for asphalt overlay, rumble strip and pavement marking replacement and guardrail safety upgrades Monday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with a completion date set for Oct. 1, 2007.



B & S Contracting, Inc. of Staunton was awarded a $1,394,859.78 contract in Augusta County on Interstate 81 southbound from mile marker 217 (Mint Springs) to mile marker 213 (Greenville). The work will be for asphalt overlay, rumble strip and pavement marking replacement and guardrail safety upgrades Monday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with a completion date set for Oct. 1, 2007.



F. Clayton Plecker & Sons, Inc. of Millboro was awarded a $238,322.40 contract in Rockingham County on Route 939 from Route 765 to 0.355 mile north. The work will be for paving the roadway surface and grading with a completion date set for Nov. 1, 2007.



Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. For further information on the location of work zones throughout the state, call the Highway Helpline at 1-800-367-ROAD. Traffic alerts and traveler information can also be obtained by dialing 511. In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial 1-800-578-4111. TTY users can call 711 to obtain these services. Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF July 30 – August 3, 2007

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF July 30 – August 3, 2007

Highway work zones in the Staunton District



The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

Interstate 64

* Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) due to cleaning and painting bridge Sunday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with flagger traffic control.



Interstate 81

* No activity reported.



Primary Roads

* (NEW) Route 11 – Mowing from Staunton City limits south to Rockbridge County line.

* Route 42 – Mowing from Route 250 to Rockingham County line.

* Route 250 – Expect delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 Monday through Friday.

* Route 252 – Mowing from Staunton City limits to Rockbridge County line.

* Route 254 (Parkersburg Turnpike) – One lane traffic from Route 693 (Cedar Green Road) to Route 42 (Buffalo Gap) due to paving, shoulder work and line marking from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday with traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot truck.

* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from worksite from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work in the street with flagger traffic control during daylight hours Monday through Friday.



Secondary Roads

* Route 602 (Walkers Creek Road) – Road closed due to bridge replacement at .20 mile north of Route 681 (Mt. Hermon Road) to 3.0 miles south of Route 682 (McKinley Road) Monday, July 30 through Friday, August 31. Detour is five miles long: Southbound traffic should detour using Route 682 east to Route 252 south ( Middlebrook Road ) to Route 681 west to Route 602. Northbound traffic should detour using Route 681 west to Route 252 north to Route 682 west to Route 602.

* (NEW) Route 608 (Tinkling Springs) – Milling with shoulder and lane closure northbound due to construction of right turn lane near Route 635 with a completion date set for Aug. 3.

* (NEW) Route 616 – Patching in the Weyers Cave area Monday, July 30 through Friday, Aug. 3 with one lane road.

* Route 636 – Shoulder closure due to road widening from Route 285/608 to 300-feet east of the AMC Hospital entrance Monday, July 30 through Thursday, Aug. 9.

* Route 650 (North Oak Lane) – Road closure over South River due to bridge replacement from Route 624 to Route 664 with signs posted through October 15, 2007. Traffic detoured on Route 624 ( Mt. Torrey Road ) and Route 664 ( Lyndhurst Road ).

* (NEW) Route 742 – Patching in the Weyers Cave area Monday, July 30 through Friday, Aug. 3 with one lane road.

* (NEW) Route 778 – Patching in the Weyers Cave area Monday, July 30 through Friday, Aug. 3 with one lane road.

* Route 834 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures due to clean and painting bridge Sunday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with flagger traffic control.

* Various Roads – Pipe cleaning, patching and mowing. Surface treatment Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot truck.

Fire Burns House Down -July 26

























































































































July 26, 2007 - Round Hill Rd. 3:00 am Firefighters where called out to a 2 story house that was already burring heavily when they arrived. The house had been abandon for some time, but they had to keep the fire from spreading in to the heavy brush that sounded the home. Firefighters could do little to save the home. They let the fire burn its self down then began moping up so that the investigation as to what started the fire. At this time it is not known as to what started the fire. The house is a total loss and there where no injuries.

Photos/Story Nathan Combs

Man Air Lifted After Antecedent - July 25



July 25, 2007 - 6:05 p.m William Stringham, 30 of Waynesboro was injured following a motorcycle accident Wednesday. The accident happened on parking lot of Cycle-Recycle Co. on East Main Street, Waynesboro. Stringham was taken to to U. Va. Medical Center in Charlottesville by helicopter. He was not wearing a helmet. Alcohol contributed to the crash.

Car Flips on 64 - July 24












































































July 24, 2000- 4:40pm Joseph Awpriatwun driving east on 64 in the right hand lane, changed lanes and clipped the bumper of a tracer and trailer in the right hand lane. When the car hit the bumper the car flipped and landed in to the maiden. No one was injured in the wreck. Ampriatwun is charged with unsafe lane change with other charges pending.

Photo/Story Nathan Combs

Man Arested For Trying To Rape An 11-year-old girl - July 23



33-year-old Jimmy Moran, Jr. was arrested in Waynesboro Monday morning for trying to rape an 11-year-old girl in 2004. Moran had relations with the girl until she turned him in this weekend. The contact between Moran and the girl had been happing for about 4 years

Car wreck on 64 - July 23



waiting information from Va State Police.

Generals Vs Fauquier - July 23





Sun Jul 22 R H X
Fauquier 4 7 0
Generals 12 14 1

Last game highlights:
Trey Smith WP(2-4) 6IP 4H 2ER 5K, Drew Dobbins S(1) 3IP 3H 1ER 1K, Kurt Davidson 3-5 1R 3RBI(39), Brandon Sizemore 2-4 2R 2RBI(19) 2 2B(8), Russ Brewer 2-4 2R 1RBI(14) 1 2B(4), Chris Anninos 2-4 2R, Pat Irvine 1-2 3R 1RBI(27) 1SB(2), Ryan Adams 2-4 1RBI(15)

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF July 23-27 2007

TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF July 23-27 2007

Highway work zones in the Staunton District



The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath , Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland , Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

AUGUSTA COUNTY

Interstate 64

* Mile marker 93 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures at the underpass on Route 834 (Chickory Hill) due to cleaning and painting bridge Sunday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with flagger traffic control.



Interstate 81

* (NEW) Mile markers 220 to 237 – Debris clean up on Friday, July 27.

* Various bridges – Bridge deck maintenance on bridges north and southbound with one lane traffic from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.

* (NEW) Mowing around guardrail.



Primary Roads

* (NEW) Route 42 – Mowing from Route 250 to Rockingham County line.

* Route 250 – Expect delays due to trucks entering from Route 636 between Route 637 to Route 358 Monday through Friday.

* Route 252 – Mowing from Staunton City limits to Rockbridge County line.

* Route 254 – One lane traffic from Route 693 to Route 42 due to paving, shoulder work, and line marking from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday with traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot truck..

* Route 340 (Rosser Avenue) – Trucks entering from worksite from Route 608 to Route 1501 for utility work in the street with flagger traffic control during daylight hours Monday through Friday.

* (NEW) Surface treatment Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot truck.





Secondary Roads

* Route 602 (Walkers Creek Road) – Road closed due to bridge replacement at .20 mile north of Route 681 (Mt. Hermon Road) to 3.0 miles south of Route 682 (McKinley Road) Monday, July 16 through Friday, August 31. Detour is five miles long: Southbound traffic should detour using Route 682 east ( McKinley Road ) to Route 252 south ( Middlebrook Road ) to Route 681 west ( Mt. Hermon Road ) to Route 602. Northbound traffic should detour using Route 681 west to Route 252 north to Route 682 west to Route 602.

* Route 616 – Spot leveling in Weyers Cave Area Monday through Friday with one lane road.

* Route 616 (Dam Town Road) – Road closed from Route 777 to Route 926 in the Fort Defiance area Wednesday, July 25 at 7 a.m. to Friday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. to replace a structure with concrete pipe. Signs and a detour will be in place.

* Route 636 – Shoulder closure due to road widening from Route 285/608 to 300-feet east of the AMC Hospital entrance.

* Route 650 (North Oak Lane) – Road closure over South River due to bridge replacement from Route 624 to Route 664 with signs posted through October 15, 2007. Traffic detoured on Route 624 ( Mt. Torrey Road ) and Route 664 ( Lyndhurst Road ).

* Route 727 ( Wolfe Ridge Road ) – Road closure due to bridge replacement in the town of Sangersville through August 10, 2007. Signs will be posted and a detour will be in place.

* Route 778 – Spot leveling in Weyers Cave Area Monday through Friday with one lane road.

* Route 834 – Alternating lane and shoulder closures due to clean and painting bridge Sunday through Saturday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. with flagger traffic control.

* Route 935 – Work zone, expect truck entering road between Route 608 and Route 1043. Signs will be posted to alert motorists.

* Various Roads – Pipe cleaning and mowing. Surface treatment Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with traffic controlled by flaggers and pilot truck.





HIGHLAND COUNTY
Primary Roads

* Route 84 – Shoulder work from Route 220 to West Virginia line with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.

* Route 220 – Pipe replacement south Monday through Friday with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.

* (NEW) Route 220 – Bridge repair from .45 mile from Route 632 south to 1.05 mile from Route 632 north. Lane closures beginning on July 19 at 8 a.m. Traffic controlled with signals.



Secondary Roads

* Route 607 – Ditch work with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.

* (NEW) Route 614 north – Pipe replacement. Single lane traffic.

* Route 637 – Ditch work with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control.

* Various Roads – Mowing and hauling dirt on various dirt roads.





ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
Interstate 81

* Exit 257 (Mauzy) – Bridge work on Route 11 over Interstate 81 Monday through Friday with shoulder closure north and south on I-81 with one lane closure on Route 11 with flagger traffic control.

* Various bridges – Bridge deck maintenance on bridges north and southbound with one lane traffic from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday night through Friday morning.



Primary Roads

* Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) – Roadway construction and paving near Route 276 (Cross Keys Road) with the left lane closed eastbound Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. . Utility relocation Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the right lane closed in the westbound lane.

* (NEW) Route 259 ( Lee Street , Broadway) – Eastbound lanes, shoulder work from Route 617 (North Sunset Drive) to Broadway western town limits. Single lane traffic, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flagger traffic control.



Secondary Roads

* Route 613 (Turleytown Road) – Paving between Route 259 (Brocks Gap Road) and Route 753 (Wengers Mill Road) with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control Friday, July 20 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

* (NEW) Route 620 – Bridge over Smith Creek. Bridge deck maintenance from .22 mile north of Route 718 to 0.01 mile south of Route 724. Single lane closure with flagger traffic control.

* Route 644 ( Resort Drive ) – Roadway reconstruction between Route 33 (Spotswood Trail) and Route 646 west ( Bloomer Springs Road ) with intermittent flagger traffic control Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Route 716 (Beulah Road) – Roadway reconstruction from Route 717 (Indian Trail Road) to Route 620 (Mountain Valley Road) with one lane road using flagger traffic control Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Route 809 – Bridge deck maintenance on bridge over Linville Creek at 0.47 mile west of Route 42 with one lane closure using “stop and proceed when way is clear” method.

* Route 910 (Switchboard Road) – Roadway reconstruction at 0.20 mile south of Route 763 (Mount Clinton Pike) with one lane traffic using flagger traffic control Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* (NEW) Various Roads – Mowing, brush cutting, shoulder repairs, patching, ditching and grading. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Harry Poter Book Now Out - July 21



Sunday 21, 2007 - 12:00 am Bookes A Million in the Colonial Mall, people lined up to buy the New Harry Potter Book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Store staff dressed up as witched and warlocks to add to the festive mood.

Third Fridays cooking with Mojo Cookie and The Doughboys -July 21



Fresh from the oven comes Mojo Cookie and The Doughboys -serving up a flavorful blend of hot rockin, rhythm and blues. From Sam Cooke to Howlin Wolf, from Kenny Rogers to Al Green, their mix of sizzlin boogie and soul keep the groove on July 20 for the latest installment of the Third Fridays free concert series in Waynesboro.


Mojo Cookie includes

- Abbey Linfert, lead vocals

- Buddy Thomas, lead guitar and vocals

- Chris Amsler, rhythm guitar and vocals

- Chris Wray, bass and vocals

- Jason Clarke, drums


The Third Fridays concert series and music hour is presented by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.


For more information on the Third Fridays event, call (540) 943-9999.