Mount Jackson News

MOUNT JACKSON Before an official proposal is done, the town is considering all opinions and suggestions for a 62-acre plot of land just outside the town limits.

As a New Jersey couple drove by Mt. Jackson's apple-themed water tower on Interstate 81, a dispute erupted that meant only one thing -- an e-mail demanding an answer had to be sent to a town employee as soon as possible.

A picture is worth a thousand words and is priceless to a local Civil War committee.

Salvation Army units throughout Virginia have launched their first "Million Dollar March Against Hunger" campaign.

Saturday, November 14, 2009 By Susan Thompson Maurertown, VA - "Deck the Halls," Shenandoah Valley Wine Traila s Annual Holiday Open House, will begin the weekend of November 21-22, continue on November 28-29, and end on December 5-6. Each winery on the Trail will offer tours and wine tastings and will have a unique holiday ornament to trim your ...

View larger image William J. Stover, area superintendent for VDOT, checks the settling tank for a 60,000 gallon batch of anti-icing brine at the Stephens City residency on Monday.

Approximately 135 houses are planned across from Triplett Business and Technical Institute by former Woodstock delegate Clinton Miller.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 By Susan Thompson Woodstock, VA - The local Quota International chapter is at it again: giving to those around them.

Interstate 81: Bridge repairs, with single-lane traffic possible between New Market and Strasburg, Monday night until Friday morning, 8 p.m.-7 a.m. Also, tree trimming at the Stephens City interchange Monday night-Friday, 9 p.m.-4 a.m. U.S. 11: Safety and drainage improvements in Maurertown, with traffic controlled by flaggers.

View larger image Bill Mitchell, of Staunton, stands with his flags as he listens to speakers during the Call for Action America rally at the government center in Front Royal on Saturday.

Saturday, October 31, 2009 By Susan Thompson Woodstock, VA - Oh, to be a kid! Kids took out to the streets in Woodstock, Virginia this afternoon, as the town held their annual Trick or Treat event on Main Street in the historic downtown area.

Howard and Dottie Teubner, of Williamsburg, stroll through the Meems Bottom covered bridge off Wissler Road south of Mt.

The whole point in having a veterans memorial park is to be able to forever remember those who have served and are continuing to serve their country.

Interstate 81: Ditch cleaning, mowing, sign repair, and litter and debris removal Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Also, bridge repairs, with single-lane traffic possible between New Market and Strasburg, Monday night until Friday morning, 8 p.m.-7 a.m. Also, mowing from Strasburg to Clear Brook, with left lane mobile closures, Monday night until ...

There's a new face at the Shenandoah County Commonwealth Attorney's Office. Michael Fleming, 46, of Middletown started his new job as Assistant Commonwealth Attorney on Oct.

Local lions are caring for their young. The Mt. Jackson Lions Club has agreed to donate $25,000 toward replacing and improving Kids Cove, the children's playground at the town park, which is named after the group.

Although Mount Jackson Mayor Joe Williams couldn\'t make it to the Oct. 4 March For Babies, he did his duty in kissing the llama the day before as part of a fundraiser.

Some local artists are intent on saving the Shenandoah River one creative step at a time.

The Shenandoah County commonwealth's attorney's office is back to full strength.

This coming Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11, the friendly, historic town of Mt.