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WINCHESTER — The trial of Michael Antonio Hill, a Frederick County man who is charged with killing his relative during a 2022 dispute, began Monday in Frederick County Circuit Court.
The Valley Chorale is welcoming spring with an uplifting concert se…
BERRYVILLE — Four graduating seniors at Clarke County High School a…
WINCHESTER — Searchers with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office o…
WINCHESTER — May 7 will be a big day for Sean Murphy.
WINCHESTER — Student athletes aren't the only ones who win titles f…
WINCHESTER — A Gore man was sentenced Friday in Frederick County Ci…
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WINCHESTER — The United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley (NSV) ann…
HEADLINES
- What is the Virginia Literacy Act, and what are local schools doing to implement it?
- Smoke alarms alert sleeping residents to early morning Frederick County house fire
- Rouss City Hall turning red to memorialize fallen firefighters
- Proposed senior living facility at former hospital appears to be not moving forward
- Can't make it to the festival's parades? You can watch them on TV
- Star Wars trivia competitions set in downtown Winchester this week
- This week's government meetings
- Supervisors talk Lake Frederick, Frederick Water controversy, aim to hold work session
Community events
Star snapshots
Local sports
WINCHESTER — As a first-year runner in 2023, James Wood’s Alina Kieffer certainly had her share of success, which included placing third in the Class 4 Northwestern District in the outdoor 3,200 meters and recording a top time of 11 minutes, 58.11 seconds.
WINCHESTER — Two weeks ago, Clarke County track & field head coach Andre Kidrick said freshman Isaac Nei still needed to learn to compete in a meet like the Handley Invitational, where the Class 2 Eagles had the smallest program.
WINCHESTER — As Woodgrove senior Prescott Noll chased James Wood senior Ethan Pratt-Perez on the backstretch of the second lap of the 800-meter fast heat on Saturday, people on the Kelican Stadium infield could hear a Wolverines coach utter the words, “Not yet.”
WINCHESTER — While making the announcement for the girls’ Most Valuable Performer award at Saturday’s 55th H. Brian Landes Apple Blossom Track & Field Invitational, James Wood coach Craig Woshner explained since no one captured two events, there was no clear choice.
WINCHESTER — After hitting an approach shot from 118 yards away that veered right and quickly hit the ground, Jack Windle jogged up to the green area on The Rock’s third hole on Friday and remarked to a media member with a camera, “I hope you didn’t get my shot.”
BERRYVILLE — The Clarke County boys’ soccer team knew it was going to have to replace a lot of offensive firepower this season due to graduation, but the loss of All-State midfielder Charlie Frame was a heartbreaking blow — the senior isn’t playing this year due to an injury that required surgery.
WINCHESTER — Having worked as Kati Brannon’s hitting instructor for three years, James Wood softball coach Patrick Gibson says he isn’t the least bit astounded by the freshman’s recent power surge.
WINCHESTER — Millbrook boys’ soccer coach Rhonda Cottino figured she used seven people at the forward positions on Tuesday night, and she said, “I think each one of them brought the energy on the field.”
WINCHESTER — After starting the season with three straight losses, the James Wood High School baseball team seems to be back on the right track and ready to battle for postseason positioning and another opportunity to return to the state tournament.
Headlines
- What is the Virginia Literacy Act, and what are local schools doing to implement it?
- Smoke alarms alert sleeping residents to early morning Frederick County house fire
- Rouss City Hall turning red to memorialize fallen firefighters
- Can't make it to the festival's parades? You can watch them on TV
- Proposed senior living facility at former hospital appears to be not moving forward
- Star Wars trivia competitions set in downtown Winchester this week
- This week's government meetings
The Valley Chorale is welcoming spring with an uplifting concert series geared toward exploring love, home, spiritual…
BERRYVILLE — Four graduating seniors at Clarke County High School are being considered for this year’s Rosemont Leade…
WINCHESTER — Searchers with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office on Monday found the body of a 19-year-old Maryland …
WINCHESTER — May 7 will be a big day for Sean Murphy.
WINCHESTER — Student athletes aren't the only ones who win titles for their schools.
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Opinions
Open Forums & Letters
As a member of both the Humane Society and the ASPCA, I get appeals from both to help support various acts currently before Congress that protect and/or benefit animals.
Here’s a reminder for the Board of Supervisors. Your duties are stated on the Frederick County Government website. “... [M]aking land use deci…
My husband listened quietly to his work associates on a Zoom call, and then suddenly, he burst out laughing.
The column by Debra Saunders in Monday’s Star asks the question, “Was there a crime?”
I can't tell you how many people I know who do not like former President Donald Trump yet nonetheless smell prosecutorial overreach in Manhattan.
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Local Sports
WINCHESTER — As a first-year runner in 2023, James Wood’s Alina Kieffer certainly had her share of success, which included placing third in the Class 4 Northwestern District in the outdoor 3,200 meters and recording a top time of 11 minutes, 58.11 seconds.
WINCHESTER — Two weeks ago, Clarke County track & field head coach Andre Kidrick said fr…
WINCHESTER — As Woodgrove senior Prescott Noll chased James Wood senior Ethan Pratt-Perez on…
WINCHESTER — While making the announcement for the girls’ Most Valuable Performer award at S…
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Open Forums, letters & columns
As a member of both the Humane Society and the ASPCA, I get appeals from both to help support various acts currently …
Here’s a reminder for the Board of Supervisors. Your duties are stated on the Frederick County Government website. “.…
My husband listened quietly to his work associates on a Zoom call, and then suddenly, he burst out laughing.
The column by Debra Saunders in Monday’s Star asks the question, “Was there a crime?”
I can't tell you how many people I know who do not like former President Donald Trump yet nonetheless smell prosecuto…
As a career broadcaster and journalist, I've always believed honesty wins a reader's or viewer's trust. Honesty may r…
