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After months of hearings, Virginia panel set to roll out blueprint for legal cannabis market
By Markus SchmidtThe Virginia Mercury After months of hearings and study, the legislature’s Joint Commission on the Future of Cannabis Sales is poised to roll out a final proposal Tuesday that would launch a legal, regulated adult-use cannabis retail market in Virginia — potentially ending five years of economic and legal uncertainty since the commonwealth…
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Light freezing rain possible overnight; Virginia State Police urge caution on the roads
Virginia could see a brief period of light freezing rain, with sleet or snow at the onset, beginning tonight and continuing into Tuesday morning across the Shenandoah Valley, the mountains, western Virginia, and portions of the Piedmont. Areas closer to the I-95 corridor and eastern or southeastern Virginia are expected to see plain rain, which will continue throughout the day.…
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REAL IDs available year-round at Virginia DMV offices
Virginians can apply for a REAL ID at any full-service DMV location year-round. REAL ID enforcement begins May 7, 2025, requiring either a REAL ID or another federally accepted form of identification to board domestic flights or access secure federal facilities.
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Vintage ‘Base Ball’ Returns to the Shenandoah Valley May 17 at Cedar Creek Battlefield
The Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation will host its first 1864 Rules Base Ball Festival on Saturday, May 17, with games played under authentic Civil War-era rules, a new museum exhibit, and community participation from across the region.
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Shenandoah County to Begin Aerial Spraying for Spongy Moths Starting April 24
Shenandoah County will begin aerial spraying to control spongy moths on or about April 24, using low-flying helicopters and support crews. The treatment will cover both private and public forest lands.
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Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office to Host Fraud Summit on May 8
The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Fraud Summit on May 8 from 6–8 p.m. to help residents identify and prevent common scams. Speakers include law enforcement, bank representatives, and the Virginia Attorney General’s Office.
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Buck Ryan Day to be held May 3 in Mount Jackson with music, vendors, and community celebration
Mount Jackson will host Buck Ryan Day on Saturday, May 3, from 2 to 8 p.m. to celebrate the 100th birthday of the town’s national fiddle champion. The free event includes live music, vintage vehicles, family activities, and a headline performance by The Rogue Farmers.
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Strasburg announces Civic Academy for residents
Strasburg Mayor Brandy Boies has announced the launch of the town’s first Civic Academy, a free program for residents to tour facilities, meet local leaders, and learn how local government works. Applications are due by June 1.
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Wildfire contained near Woodstock on April 19
On April 19, 16 Woodstock Fire Department volunteers responded to a wildfire northwest of town, containing the fire before it could spread despite wind and rough terrain.
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Hydrant flushing scheduled in Woodstock April 27–May 1
The Town of Woodstock will flush fire hydrants on the east side of the water system from April 27 to May 1 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., potentially causing temporary water discoloration and low pressure.
Local news and business information • Based in Strasburg, Va.