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THE AGENDA: Augusta Military Memorial and VMI bills considered
20+ hour, 37+ min ago (126+ words) The Staunton City Council will consider the Augusta County Military Memorial on Feb. 12, while the Augusta supervisors may take a stand on VMI bills. THE AGENDA: Augusta Military Memorial and VMI bills considered Augusta County Military Memorial to approach Staunton…...
State police report toddler dies after being hit in driveway in Augusta County
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (126+ words) Virginia State Police said a toddler was killed on Oct. 5 in Augusta County after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway. State police report toddler dies after being hit in driveway in Augusta County Virginia State Police said a…...
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5+ mon, 3+ week ago (27+ words) A man who sexually assaulted an Augusta County teen is headed to prison for eight years after pleading guilty in court last week to a felony charge....
State appeals court upholds Augusta man's conviction on soliciting sex from a minor
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (354+ words) The Virginia Court of Appeals has turned down an Augusta County man's request to reverse his 2023 conviction of a sex crime involving a juvenile relative. In a unanimous opinion released Aug. 12, a three-judge panel ruled that Rodney Ray Roach's charge…...
Augusta school board candidate charged with misdemeanor assault
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (367+ words) Two misdemeanor charges and two different stories are at the center of an arrest warrant issued for Dan Ferraro, a candidate for the Beverley Manor District seat on the Augusta County Board of Education. The incident took place on July…...
Following reported suicide attempt, Augusta County businessman's sentencing rescheduled
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (261+ words) This story discusses the possibility of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text988or chat at988lifeline.org. Sentencing in a federal tax case for an Augusta County businessman convicted of defrauding the…...
Ex-teacher's aide charged in Augusta County with sexual assault of two teens denied bond
8+ mon, 1+ day ago (364+ words) STAUNTON " A former teacher's aide, charged with sexually assaulting two teenage students who attended the Fishersville school she once worked at, has been denied bond following her second arrest. Beyonce M. Mass, 23, of Staunton, was initially arrested May 28 on two felony…...
Mental Health America of Augusta is closing its doors
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (334+ words) On Monday, the nonprofit mental health organization announced on social media its decision to cease operations. STAUNTON " Mental Health America of Augusta is closing its doors, according to a Facebook post made on Monday. Located on W. Frederck St. in Staunton,…...
As snow continues to fall, schools in Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County to close Wednesday
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (253+ words) STAUNTON " Schools will remain closed in the area Wednesday as snow continues to fall. Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County all announced that they will be closed Wednesday for a second day in a row. The snow began falling early Tuesday…...