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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.
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Two Shenandoah County men face felony charges in separate incidents
Two Shenandoah County men have been charged in separate incidents involving felony offenses, including domestic assault, firearm violations, and animal cruelty, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Truck crash shuts down I-81 northbound in Shenandoah County
A tractor-trailer crash shut down northbound I-81 in Shenandoah County for two hours on April 19 after a tire blowout led to a fire. The driver suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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New Strasburg Data Center discussed
A “medium sized” data center is planned for an 87 acre lot near I-81 exit 296 in Strasburg, Va.
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Sen.-elect Timmy French to co-sponsor ‘Skill Games’ re-legalization bill
A new battle over skill games looms in Virginia as industry pushes to reverse ban.
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Plan to welcome two pro sports teams to Virginia faces opposition
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards and Capitals, are facing strong opposition to their proposal to move the teams to Northern Va.
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Poll: Virginians favor repealing Clean Cars law
Most Virginians support repealing the law tying Va’s electric vehicle policies to California’s–non-partisan polling group.
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Citizen Information Meeting Scheduled for Route 42 Corridor Pedestrian Improvements and West Ox Road Roundabout in Town of Woodstock, Va.
A VDOT meeting about the Route 42 Corridor Pedestrian Improvements and West Ox Road Roundabout is set for Jan. 9, 2024.
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Woodstock woman dies after pedestrian crash
A 41-year-old Woodstock, Va. woman has died after being struck by a Lexus in Rockingham County Christmas Day.
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