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Augusta County car owners could get relief on personal property taxes
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (350+ words) VERONA "Augusta County owners of cars, trucks and motorcycles with high mileage can get a break on their 2026 personal property taxes by simply filling out a form and submitting it to the Augusta County Commissioner of Revenue by May 1. High-mileage…...
Former Augusta County School Board member John Ocheltree regains his seat
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) A one-time Augusta County School Board member reclaimed his seat during Tuesday's county elections. According to unofficial totals, John Ocheltree earned 2,547 votes (54.95%) in the Pastures District to defeat incumbent member Timothy Simmons, who received 2,042 votes (44.49%). Ocheltree previously served 12 years on…...
Harrisonburg man arrested following pursuit on I-81 in Augusta County
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (345+ words) Virginia State Police, with the assistance of Augusta County Sheriff's deputies, have arrested a 37-year-old Harrisonburg man following a pursuit Sunday in Augusta County. At 4:47 p.m., a Virginia state trooper was alerted to a stolen van traveling on U.S. Highway 11 northbound in…...