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Maria Zimmerman Elected President of Enders Fire Company
/in FeaturedStory and photo by Cathy Kuehner As the John H. Enders Fire Company & Rescue Squad begins its 125th year of serving the Clarke County community, it does so with its first-ever female president. Maria Zimmerman was sworn in during Enders’ annual banquet in mid-January. The company is composed of “operational” staff — the firefighters […]
Turning The Eggs
/in FeaturedBy Doug Pifer It’s eagle nesting season again. The bald eagles at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown have laid two eggs and incubation has begun. Since 2015, we have joined the hundreds of regular viewers of the NCTC live nest camera. It’s very easy to become hooked on the daily drama. As […]
Calculating Child Support When Parents Live Apart
/in FeaturedBy Brenda Waugh When families live in two houses, the parents will adopt a parenting plan that includes how they make decisions and share custodial time with the children. The best practice is for parents to develop detailed plans that serve as a guide and set expectations for scheduling holidays, vacations, and making decisions about […]
Former Planning Commission Member Receives Land Conservation Award
/in FeaturedAnne Caldwell To Be Honored At Autumn Reception For the eleventh year, the Clarke County Conservation Easement Authority has named the recipient of its Wingate Mackay-Smith Clarke County Land Conservation Award: former Planning Commission member Anne Caldwell. The award is presented annually to individuals, groups, or organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation […]
Rat Pack Antiques and Toys Charms on Main Street
/in FeaturedStory and photo by Rebecca Maynard Whether it’s art, retro toys, jewelry or collectibles, there is sure to be something to catch your eye at Rat Pack Antiques and Toys, which opened at 14 West Main Street in Berryville in October. “I love it here,” owner Brennah Thomas said. “My mom moved here from Brooklyn […]
Septic System And Well Records Now Available Online For Clarke County Properties
/in FeaturedClarke County and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) have launched its Online Responsible Maintenance Entity (OnlineRME) database. The purpose is to provide an online, publicly accessible, complete, and up-to-date database of all county onsite sewage system “septic system” records. These records will assist homeowners, contractors, and onsite sewage system operators in understanding the system […]
Black History Museum Welcomes Young Readers For Contest
/in FeaturedStory and photo by Cathy Kuehner The Josephine School Community Museum hosted its 19th “Helen O. Carr Dramatic Reading Contest” on Feb. 15 at the museum on Josephine Street in Berryville. Seven youngsters competed in the 2nd and 3rd grade category and six students were in the 4th and 5th grade category. All read passages […]
Va. Lawmakers Seem Ready To Add More Energy Storage To The Grid
/in FeaturedBy Leah Small Virginia lawmakers want to more than triple the amount of energy storage capacity Virginia’s two public utility companies — Dominion and Appalachian Power (ApCo) — must procure under the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Passed in 2020, the VCEA required Dominion to supply electricity from only carbon-neutral sources by 2045. It gave […]