a provider of vertically integrated contract manufacturing solutions to the MedTech and Pharma markets announced in a press release that the company received the 19th annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy Cadence was nominated for this award by Blue Ridge Community College Virginia Foundation for Community College Education created the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy in 2006 to recognize individuals and businesses for their contributions to the growth and development of Virginia’s community colleges and their foundations This year’s honorees were recognized at the annual Leadership in Philanthropy luncheon ceremony in Richmond on April 15 “We are incredibly thankful to be a recipient of The Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy and for our partnership with Blue Ridge Community College,” said Cadence’s Chief Financial Officer “We are proud to play a role in preparing the next generation of skilled professionals who will drive innovation and success in our community and beyond.” Cadence began collaborating with BRCC and the BRCC Educational Foundation in 1990 many of Cadence’s employees have served on boards in service to the college the company has employed numerous BRCC graduates and the company has made substantial investments in the community college mission “We are honored to partner with Cadence on many initiatives that impact career and technical education Cadence has been a tremendous partner for Blue Ridge Community College Earnings from this endowment allow the Educational Foundation to purchase equipment for BRCC – resulting in our students learning on the most state-of-the-art machines and technology,” said BRCC President More: Area youth take to livestock ring at annual 4-H/FFA Market Animal Show The Rotary Club of Waynesboro prersented Wenonah Elementary School with a $15,000 community grant for renovation of their playground and outdoor play areas on May 1 The funds will allow Wenonah Elementary School to expand the amount of playground equipment and better utilize spaces They plan to turn a yard into a place to play soccer and an area with black top into a space for basketball “Not only does this benefit all the students directly but it has a broader impact on the neighborhood,” Lowrie Tucker “Wenonah has become a place families sign up to use on the weekends for social events like neighborhood birthday parties This is making a space the community already values better and puts Wenonah’s facilities more on par with the other schools in town.” Wenonah also offers other opportunities for students and the community A few examples include: extended school year experience for students though their STEAM Camp and summer reading booster; family education and programming in partnership with Augusta Health Project Grows and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in the Families Food and Fun program; support in holiday assistance programs for Thanksgiving and Christmas “Wenonah Elementary works to provide an experience for our students that not only meets academic goals but also creates opportunities to develop the whole child,” said Wenonah Principal Abby Boxler Arey “Our ultimate goal is to create good humans that are prepared to be contributing members of their community Our efforts are not possible without the support and dedication of our stakeholders We appreciate the Rotary's commitment to expand our campus to continue to serve our students and the greater Waynesboro community.” The community grant to Wenonah Elementary School is part of the Rotary Club of Waynesboro’s centennial year initiative This is in addition to the community grants the club distributed to 20 nonprofits earlier in the year More: Staunton City Schools purchases former Eavers property for new operations center Staunton has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its continued commitment to planting and maintaining trees to benefit the community The City of Staunton has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its continued commitment to planting This marks Staunton’s 29th year receiving the designation trees are proven to help cool neighborhoods they can also reduce traffic noise and lower energy costs for homeowners “We all have a role to play in shaping our future and tree champions like Staunton are leading the way,” said Michelle Saulnier vice president of programs at the Arbor Day Foundation Staunton City Council presented a proclamation recognizing Arbor Day at its regular meeting on April 24 “Each tree we plant or preserve contributes to a healthier environment and stronger community We’re proud to continue this legacy and shape a greener future for Staunton,” said Matt Sensabaugh horticulturalist for the City of Staunton National nonprofit Petco Love invests in Shenandoah Valley Animal Services CenterShenandoah Valley Animal Services Center is set to receive a $20,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets in Staunton Petco Love is a national nonprofit that is leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer Petco Love has invested nearly $410 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts And Petco Love helps find loving homes for pets in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 organizations across North America with nearly 7 million pets adopted and counting “Our investment in Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center is part of more than $12 million in investments recently announced by Petco Love to power local organizations across the country as part of our commitment to create a future in which no pet is unnecessarily euthanized,” said Susanne Kogut “Our local investments are only part of our strategy to empower animal lovers to drive lifesaving change right alongside us a free national lost and found database that uses photo-matching technology to simplify the search for lost pets.” “This investment provides SVASC with extra support that will help us continue our lifesaving work that was established over the previous decade We are thrilled that Petco Love continues to support our shelter and is committed to helping us save pets from the Staunton and Waynesboro communities,” said Jon Hilbert Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center is an open-admission animal shelter that serves the citizens of Staunton SVASC has reduced the euthanasia rate for shelter pets and over the past several years has maintained a save rate of over 90% the remarkable save rate is related to the support of Petco Love and other local organizations that support SVASC For more information about SVASC, visit svasc.net. Learn more about Petco Love here: petcolove.org More: Fishersville man's trespassing charges won't be prosecuted ARISE grant supports Blue Ridge Rising initiative in 22 Blue Ridge Parkway counties in Virginia and North Carolina The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has secured a three-year $5.13 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support regional strategies to advance cultural and recreational tourism The grant activities will benefit dozens of Appalachian gateway communities along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina that host millions of visitors each year “By investing in infrastructure improvements Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s ARISE grant stands to have a robust economic impact on Appalachian North Carolina and Southwest Virginia,” said ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin this project exemplifies the importance of a multistate collaborative approach to rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene or any horrific disaster within our region.” The ARC grant and matching funds will help implement strategies outlined in the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan created with the input of hundreds of community leaders in the counties that neighbor the national park Blue Ridge Rising marks the first time in the national park’s history that these counties are working together to implement travel and outdoor recreation strategies that will have wide-ranging benefits throughout the Parkway corridor The initiative earned the Public Lands Alliance’s 2025 Outstanding Public Engagement Award our local communities need this ARC grant now more than ever,” said Carolyn Ward “We look forward to putting these dollars to work quickly to enhance Parkway-related tourism and local economies.” This grant was made under the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) which is an ARC initiative that aims to drive large-scale regional transformation through multistate collaborative projects across Appalachia The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will partner with Friends of Southwest Virginia “This funding represents a significant opportunity to advance regional tourism and economic development,” said Kim Davis executive director of Friends of Southwest Virginia “Through this partnership with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation we are aligning efforts across state lines to strengthen Appalachian gateway communities and enhance the visitor experience along one of our most valuable natural and cultural assets.” Monique Calello is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas always welcome. Connect with her at mcalello@newsleader.com. Support local journalism and subscribe to us at newsleader.com Another Successful Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival concluded May 4 with the Contemporary Christian Concert Winchester City Sheriff William Sales issued a special thanks to the Apple Blossom Committee for organizing an exciting and all other agencies who were ever present through the entire weekend to protect and serve The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 12 constructed the City of Winchester Sheriff’s Office float which carried both Sheriff Sales and Winchester Commonwealth’s Attorney Heather Hovermale That float won first place as the best float in it’s division Luray Fire and Rescue reports taking 3 top awards and Stanley Volunteer Fire Department reports winning the first place for pumper appearance Both of those honors were in the fire fighter’s parade the biggest thanks for a great festival was the community of Winchester and the people from all over who came Shenandoah Apple Blossom Marketing Director Dario Savarese reports by phone that it was a trouble free event all weekend long Ryan Ruterford sat down with many of the celebrities of the Apple Blossom which will be broadcast soon on the River 953 and Fox Sports Radio 1450 For more news from across the Shenandoah Valley, click here. 80’s & beyond plus local news & conversation Public File Information SMS Privacy policy (Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah residents can learn more about the city's recently-announced visioning process at a series of special meetings this week Vision Shenandoah holds special meetings Tuesday from 6-7 p.m Margaret Brady was recently named executive director of Vision Shenandoah whose goal is to chart the city's future on a number of fronts Brady says the meetings' purpose is to solicit public feedback on the visioning process "If you want to just sit and talk with people," said Brady that's a great opportunity to come to those we'll have it there in pencil and paper method most if you want to learn about how this process is going Topics include Vision Shenandoah's main areas of focus: economic development Shenandoah is among the communities recently receiving funds from the Charles E Lakin Foundation to assist visioning efforts in southwest Iowa More than $16.3 million is available to Shenandoah from the Lakin Foundation to help the community grow and improve we attempt to be accurate in our reporting please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Game Recap: Softball | 5/4/2025 11:35:00 PM -- The University of Lynchburg softball team opened postseason play with a split on the first day of ODAC pod play 1 Virginia Wesleyan in a tight 2-1 contest Lynchburg faced a Shenandoah squad that had previously swept them in two close games earlier this season Shenandoah struck first with a solo home run in the top of the first After racking up six hits in the opening frame, Lynchburg kept rolling in the second. Sarah Watts added another run with a double—Lynchburg's third of the game—before Barnes recorded her third RBI with a sacrifice fly to make it 7-1 Shenandoah's offense came alive in the third scoring three runs to cut the deficit to 7-4 Lynchburg answered right back in the bottom half setting up  Talayumptewa's clutch 2-RBI single down the right side A throwing error on the play brought in a third run Pitcher Kailey Dorcsis and the Lynchburg defense held off Shenandoah the rest of the way but Shenandoah couldn't string together the hits needed to mount a comeback Lynchburg earned an emphatic 11-5 win and advanced to face top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan later that evening Virginia Wesleyan entered the contest after a dominant 9-1 Both teams appeared poised for another high-scoring game and Lynchburg jumped ahead in the first inning After a Watts single moved Hudnall into scoring position Talayumptewa drove her in with a fielder's choice that opening-inning hit was one of just three for the Hornets in the game Dorcsis held the Marlins scoreless through two innings but Virginia Wesleyan tied the game in the third a fielder's choice followed by back-to-back strikeouts resulted in a 1-1 score Virginia Wesleyan broke the tie in the fifth stringing together consecutive hits to take a 2-1 lead The Hornets made one final push in the seventh. Hodge led off with a single, and pinch runner Zoe Elliot advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt. Alex Love followed with a single to left putting runners at the corners with one out Powell then hit a dribbler back to the circle which pitcher Hanna Bible fielded cleanly and flipped home to tag out Elliot for the second out Hudnall slapped a ball between second and short but a runner's interference call ended Lynchburg's rally and the game With Averett upsetting Shenandoah later in the day the Hornets will now face the Cougars tomorrow for a chance to earn a rematch with Virginia Wesleyan with a potential second game scheduled for 4 p.m Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The body of 29-year-old Kaylee Birt has been found in Oregon confirmed by the Harney County Sheriff's Office on Facebook Birt's family also confirmed the information to 3 News Now The cause of her death is still under investigation at this time Kaylee's family last had contact with her April 4th they found her vehicle and footprints walking off into the wildlife A rancher also told search teams that he saw Birt but she had left before he could get her help we will provide updated information as we learn it Download our apps today for all of our latest coverage. Get the latest news and weather delivered straight to your inbox WOODSTOCK, VA (Rocktown Now) — Shenandoah County will be celebrating National Small Business Week from May 5-9 with free workshops and expert-led sessions to help businesses owners grow and succeed This year’s theme is “Grow Your Business” which officials say “brings together key tools and resources tailored for today’s fast-changing business landscape.”adButlerLazyLoad("2396232433932250896",100,["688446","688446","688446"],"177034"); All events are free and open to the public This week is all about empowering our local businesses,” said Chamber President/CEO “Whether you’re looking to boost your online presence Participants are encouraged to register in advance by visiting: https://www.shenandoahcountychamber.com/event-6112926 Jacquelynn first started as a part time news anchor and reporter for WSVA in 2022 Before the launch of Rocktown Now in April of 2024 she was Assistant Editor and then became Editor-in-Chief in November of 2024 VDOT is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential solutions on Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) between Gay Street and the Harrisonburg city limit the RHSPCA Pets of the Week sponsored by Bob Wade Subaru The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls Monday morning about a Staunton individual which led to him being unresponsive in-custody Showers and thunderstorm will be possible again today Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again U.S. Trotting News VA — Roger Hammer’s Battin Athousand captured his 23rd career victory in Shenandoah Downs’ $8,000 featured race Sunday (May 4) as the Woodstock oval continued its “10 Years of Pari-Mutuel Racing” campaign The 5-year-old Fordham Road horse trotted fourth through the half as Charles & Rose Robbins’ Terry’s Watching controlled the field early gained the lead coming out of the third turn and held off a stubborn Blue Bayou Deo (Eric Davis) the rest of the way crossing three-quarters of a length the best in 1:57.3 as the betting favorite Blue Bayou Deo was runner-up and DW’s Revenge (Stacey Mclenaghan) took third Battin Athousand pushed his lifetime earnings to $225,655 in collecting his second win of the year has four wins over the first two weekends of action He scored Saturday with Andy B Worthy and on opening weekend with Maker Dance and Cirrus de Vie.  Fastest race of the weekend was a 1:54.2 mile authored by Chuck Perry’s The Lizard in Saturday’s $5,000 conditioned pace The 3-year-old Lazarus colt went gate-to-wire in just his sixth lifetime start led The Lizard to a 1:53.3 triumph — at Rosecroft — in his previous start April 21 Virginia-bred Hillbilly Kisses prevailed for the second straight weekend shaving over two seconds off opening day’s 1:57 2 mile The 8-year-old Charles Myers trainee wired the field again Sunday with Lucas Myers in the bike the 8-year-old Rusty’s For Real mare is within $7,000 of the $300,000 mark in career earnings Shenandoah Downs continues its seven-week spring campaign next Saturday and Sunday Entries for both days are due by Wednesday at 9 AM and purses in many classes will see a 10-percent increase compared with the first two weeks the track has a beverage tumbler giveaway that recognizes the top 10 Shenandoah drivers of all time and on Sunday a special Mother’s Day edition of the VHHA’s “Own a Horse for a Day” promotion will take place and is open to Moms in attendance.  Previous “Own a Horse” promotional winners Steve Wetzel and Barry Shrum won races over the weekend as actual horse owners Wetzel’s Defriended kicked off Saturday’s program with her 14th career win while Shrum’s Pacific Stride captured win number 21 in Sunday’s finale What is the USTA? Become a Member Renew Discounts Free Account Member Services Department Directory MyAccount Hoof Beats Magazine Match Recap: Men's Tennis | 5/3/2025 7:32:00 PM Thanks for visiting A celebration of the birth of a tasty product is underway in Winchester It’s the 98th annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and it wraps up this weekend with concerts and a parade “The Grand Feature Parade is Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m It’s a mile and a half long through the downtown streets in Old Town Winchester It’s one of our traditions,” said Brad Veach The festival started back in the 1920s as a way to celebrate the strength of the local economy The apple blossoms were the harbinger of the fruit season to come “It’s an agricultural celebration that has grown into something much We see people that come from all over the country,” Veach said And even though this festival is about the blossom he said there will be some tasty apple goodies to try of what the area’s apple harvest will offer later this year “We have some branded apple goodies,” Veach said “You can get your apple salsa and apple butter and all sorts of different things apple.” Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Michelle Murillo has been a part of the WTOP family since 2014 She started her career in Central Florida before working in radio in New York City and Philadelphia The future of the Shenandoah Rail Corridor is coming into clearer focus after the Virginia Department of Transportation recently released its highly anticipated rail with trail assessment and completed a series of related public hearings the agency completed its first study of Norfolk Southern Railway's 50-mile corridor which local leaders and community organizers who are part of the Friends of the Shenandoah Rail Trail hope will lead to converting the rail corridor into a trail VDOT’s second corridor review comes after the Shenandoah Rail Corridor Coalition questioned the possibility of restoring the Manassas Gap railroad and constructing a trail alongside it runs from Front Royal to the town of Broadway in Rockingham County the company began discontinuing sections of the corridor in 1989 moving operations to Norfolk Southern’s Crescent Corridor A section of abandoned freight railway proposed to be part of a new biking and walking trail in the Shenandoah Valley executive director of the Alliance for Shenandoah Valley said her group is “eager” to convert the corridor to a trail “We wanted to get going with it years ago,” said Wofford “So the sooner we can get started with this wonderful project the sooner it will start bringing benefits to quality of life executive director for the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation part of the Shenandoah Rail Corridor Coalition The foundation is facing a lawsuit from one of its members over plans to restore the inactive Manassas Gap rail line in the Shenandoah Valley The suit claims the foundation’s involvement strays far from its mission and threatens its federal tax-exempt status Phase 1 of the study to assess the proposal for restoring the railroad and constructing an adjacent trail details projected costs While the assessment did not provide a precise total cost to taxpayers state lawmakers stipulated that “up to $35.0 million shall be allocated to the Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail for the purposes of land acquisition and site” development through the 2020-22 state budget negotiation Some of the costs that would need to be considered are $66 million to repair the existing bridges $4 million to $18 million to bring the rail line up to the Federal Railroad Administration's Class II standards and funding to purchase easements and right-of-way given the narrow 33-foot setback from the centerline of the rail The study identified several unknown design factors and associated risks compared to the rail-to-trail concept including the cantilevered trail structures on existing bridges which would require retrofitting and may present maintenance and trail user safety concerns The agency also received feedback from county administrators and town managers from 12 localities along the corridor; all of them said their communities supported the rail-to-trail proposal The consensus among the leaders is that business use of the rail isn’t in high demand “no localities indicated a strong interest from the business community for freight rail service.” the agency noted that two existing businesses have indicated that rail does not fit their business model Several economic development offices have received inquiries from businesses that perceive the ability to increase their customer base from trail users VDOT is currently in Phase 2 of the project to assess the corridor The process will continue throughout the year with experts reviewing how water moves through the targeted area to inform flood prevention plans assessing the train tracks and bridges and conducting in-person public meetings and an online public survey Phase 3 will conclude with a review of ownership and maintenance and a presentation of the cost estimate and assessment report with public meetings to follow between the winter and spring of 2026 This story was originally published in the Virginia Mercury Nathaniel Cline is an award-winning journalist who’s been covering news across the country since 2007 including politics at the Loudoun Times-Mirror and the Northern Neck News in Virginia as well as sports for the Plain Dealer in Cleveland Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating Small Business Week through May 9 We spoke to Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Sharon Baroncelli about what’s planned in our latest news maker News makers are sponsored by Warren County Experience Warren County Where History Sharon tells us there are activities scheduled everyday of the week for small business owners and entrepreneurs She also tells us that one of the best events happens Thursday May 8 when a variety of resources will be available at the Woodstock Armory Sharon also tells us that all these events are absolutely free to attend with invaluable information for the small business owner or person wishing to start a business Play in new window | Duration: 00:05:13 The River 95.3 serves the Northern Shenandoah Valley with music from the 70’s a Shenandoah woman who has been living in Klamath Falls BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Anchor: A 29-year-old Iowa woman is missing in the Oregon wilderness Katrina Markel met with the family about what they’ve described as a 'nightmare.' just want to know what happened to their daughter Kaylee She went missing in Oregon earlier this month and they're frustrated by what they say is a lack of information from authorities Jason: "We've been fighting to get any type of reports." Kaylee Birt was driving home to Shenandoah from Klamath Falls Oregon when her family lost contact on April 4 in a sparsely populated part of the state I asked Michelle about their last conversation Authorities found Kaylee's car; her family traveled there to look themselves The Birts were told the search was called off on April 10 "We just want them to work to find Kaylee because she is worth more than 6 days," Michelle said A rancher reported to deputies that he spotted her but she seemed disoriented and left before help arrived I called the Harney County Sheriff and a sergeant Trey Werner from Wilderness Search Investigations is helping the Birts: "We can only do so much when government agencies do not help non-government agencies..." Michelle said the sheriff's sergeant called saying another K-9 search is planned in early May The non-profit Dylan's Legacytold me it will also conduct a K-9 search "The longer it goes without finding a body the Birts say prayers and meals from neighbors help as they search for a daughter who loves the outdoors Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries Plan your time and budget with this guide to Shenandoah National Park Skyline Drive is refreshingly free of billboards and stoplights and it’s a fine choice for a leaf-chasing road trip in the fall But it’s the small moments in Shenandoah that you might remember most whether admiring pink azaleas in bloom along the trail or gazing at a broad-winged hawk as it coasts on thermal winds during its annual fall migration Note: Due to staffing cuts, the National Park Service is stretched this year. Travelers can expect longer wait times, fewer services and potential closures of certain areas. Stay prepared with this guide The park hosts its annual Wildflower Weekend in early May and lush green foliage has returned to the trees when families travel to the park during the summer break Check weather reports if you plan to hike Old Rag in the high season leaving hikers vulnerable to heat and the occasional afternoon storm The second day, pack a picnic and hike to the historic Rapidan Camp. Conclude your visit with a horseback ride at Skyland Stables or a scramble around the boulders at Bearfence The park and Skyline Drive are best explored by car, although cyclists are a common sight on the byway. Mile markers dot the roadside along Skyline Drive. The park’s only gas station is in Big Meadows, which is located at Mile 51. There are no park shuttles. The Appalachian Trail (AT) runs parallel to Skyline Drive for much of its 101-mile journey through the park The northern entrance to Shenandoah is located in the town of Front Royal which is 60 miles west of Dulles International Airport and 75 miles west of Washington Skyline Drive ribbons south through the park’s North The Dickey Ridge Visitor is in the North District and Byrd Visitor Center is in the Central District at Big Meadows – where there is Stepping onto the legendary Appalachian Trail (AT) is easy The white-blazed footpath runs the length of the park and it pauses near spur trails that lead to some of Shenandoah's most iconic sights From the Hawksbill Gap parking lot (Mile 45.6) Turn left onto the AT and follow it south along a ridgeline that overlooks the bucolic Shenandoah Valley you might pass AT thru-hikers trudging north with their backpacks hook onto the Salamander and Lower Hawksbill Trails to complete a 2.8-mile loop to the Hawksbill summit which is especially pretty after a rainstorm Tours usually take place during the high season The 9.4-mile loop hike to the summit of Old Rag in the eastern fringes of the park is a ton of fun if you're reasonably fit and up for an adventure The fun comes during the one-mile push to the 3291ft summit of the Old Rag monadnock where the trail climbs through a lengthy field of exposed granite boulders climb and squeeze as you navigate the giant rocks Families with younger kids may prefer the smaller rock scramble at Bearfence (Mile 56) on Skyline Drive I’ve made time to meet them for a day hike in the park I’ve meandered over snow patches on the Riprap Trail and huffed and puffed up Old Rag under the hot June sun I also met a friend and her energetic dog Luke for a climb to the summit of Hawksbill Shenandoah is an easy meet-up spot because it’s centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic Northern Virginia and Richmond can drive there in less than two hours descending to a waterfall or moseying along the AT Numerous hikes can be completed in a half day which allows time for picnics and an easy pace Shenandoah National Park is a great option for travelers on a budget. The entrance fee is $30 per car. Motorcyclists pay $25, and pedestrians and cyclists pay $15. The park typically has Free Entrance days every year and they often coincide with a federal holiday Camping at one of the park’s four developed campgrounds is a low-cost option for an overnight stay. All campground sites are $30 per night. Backcountry camping requires a permit ($6) and a recreation fee ($9) in addition to the park admission. Hiker cabins at Lewis Mountain cost $50 per night; just be aware they don’t have bathrooms or running water Cabins at Lewis Mountain with standard amenities begin at $176 per night Rooms and cabins at Big Meadows Lodge begin at $124 per night and at Skyland Resort at $134 per night Both lodges have restaurants (lunch $15–20 dinner $19–32) as well as separate taprooms that serve pub fare Waysides along Skyline Drive serve burgers Several camp stores in the park sell basic groceries You can also stock up at grocery stores in Front Royal Old Rag is a standalone peak set apart from Skyline Drive. The primary trailhead for the climb to the summit is a one-hour drive from Big Meadows. Many visitors stay in Charlottesville the night before the hike. To manage crowds, the park now requires a day-use ticket (March to November; $2 per person), which you can purchase online Cell phone service is spotty near the trailhead Start hiking by 7am on weekends to avoid backups on the trail Leashed dogs are allowed on most trails in Shenandoah as well as in all campgrounds. Dogs are not permitted on the Old Rag, Bearfence, Limberlost and Dark Hollow Falls trails, and a few others. Check the park website for full details SHENANDOAH COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Construction along I-81 near exit 269 in Shenandoah County is expected to cause traffic congestion starting this weekend.adButlerLazyLoad("785192018023087542",100,["688446","688446","688446"],"177034"); The Virginia Department of Transportation will be performing critical bridge deck rehabilitation work on the southbound bridge over the North Fork of the Shenandoah River Single-lane closures will occur continuously over two sets of approximately 72 hours beginning with the right lane of southbound I-81 which is scheduled to be closed from 5 p.m The left lane of southbound I-81 is scheduled to be closed from 5 p.m VDOT plans for this to be around-the-clock work during both nighttime and daytime hours and depending on work progress and temperatures the lane closures may extend into Wednesday morning VDOT is warning all motorists to expect major delays due to these lane closures Students in Shenandoah County Schools can also expect major delays especially those who attend Ashby-Lee Elementary School the anticipated traffic congestion caused by the lane closures could stretch into Edinburg and even Woodstock.adButlerLazyLoad("1739664855776560622",100,["688446","688446","688446"],"177034"); Game Recap: Women's Lacrosse | 5/4/2025 6:35:00 PM Thanks for visiting A former Iowa woman who went missing in early April while traveling from Oregon to her parents’ home has been found dead The Harney County Sheriff’s Office in Burns said that volunteer searchers found the body of Kaylee Birt She had been missing since April 4 when she was last seen at a store in Fields was making her way from her home in Klamath Falls She was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu with Oregon license plates The car was found in a remote area of Harney County two days later The search for Birt through a remote area included deputies from several counties and the Oregon State Police horseback riders and a tracking dog were utilized The Sheriff’s Office has not released any information about how Birt died Burns is located about 230 miles east of Klamath Falls in southern Oregon kevin.cole@owh.com Ol’ Red 99-5 is proud to present “Last Call for Summer,” an end-of-the-season celebration featuring Grammy Award-winning group Shenandoah August 15th at the Jefferson County Speedway in Fairbury With a legacy spanning more than three decades Shenandoah is known for chart-topping hits like “Two Dozen Roses,” “Next to You Next to Me,” and “Church on Cumberland Road.” Their timeless sound has made them one of the most beloved acts in country music history Opening the show is Nebraska native and rising country artist Jordan Schoch bringing local pride and high-energy storytelling to the stage.“We are hoping that this 'Last Call For Summer Concert' becomes a summer staple for years to come,” said Trevor Steinmeyer “We’re beyond excited to welcome a legendary Grammy-winning band like Shenandoah to Fairbury It’s going to be an unforgettable night of great music and big-time memories.”“Honestly this whole idea came from a couple of drinks with friends at a local establishment,” Steinmeyer added with a laugh “I knew we couldn’t pull this off without some good community support and the crew from the Jefferson County Speedway and the Fairbury Chamber are going to make sure we have it.” Ol’ Red 99-5 is currently offering exclusive sponsorship opportunities for the concert Sponsors will not only receive premium advertising packages on-air but also VIP seating at the show—giving businesses the chance to experience the concert up close and in style Listeners will also have the chance to win VIP tickets all summer long by visiting Ol' Red's live broadcast locations and remote events throughout Southeast Nebraska and Northeast Kansas and small-town pride — that’s what this concert is all about We’re proud to bring Shenandoah to Fairbury and can’t wait to share this night with our listeners Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and get ready for a night of music Tickets available now at: www.ticketleap.events/tickets/olred/shenandoah follow Ol’ Red 99-5 on Facebook or call 402-729-3382 Event Details: What: Ol’ Red 99-5’s Last Call for Summer When: Friday, August 15th, 2025 Where: Jefferson County Speedway – Fairbury, NE Who: Shenandoah with special guest Jordan Schoch Tickets: On sale now www.ticketleap.events/tickets/olred/shenandoah Climate change and the parks National Parks in Crisis Utility work near the Byrd Visitor Center will cause some power outages/NPS file Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is working with utility partners to upgrade infrastructure and complete a project for the Big Meadows area water system The work will lead to intermittent power outages The work will upgrade utility poles to allow installation of communication lines from wells to the reservoir in the Big Meadows area The work will impact visitor services in the Big Meadows area (mile 51) There will be intermittent power outages for up to two weeks starting Monday The outages will occur Monday through Friday from 9 a.m and Byrd Visitor Center will utilize generators and remain open Big Meadows bathroom facilities will remain open; however showers will not be available during the outage window Ice and wood sales will relocate to Big Meadows Wayside during the outage window and return to the Big Meadows woodyard once the project is complete Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and Shenandoah National Park previously began a project to upgrade electric equipment This ongoing work supports efforts to improve the functionality of the recently upgraded water system REC will replace 11 utility poles on the Big Meadows line and the work may take up to two weeks to complete Support Essential Coverage of Essential Places A copy of National Parks Traveler's financial statements may be obtained by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to: National Parks Traveler National Parks Traveler was formed in the state of Utah for the purpose of informing and educating about national parks and protected areas Residents of the following states may obtain a copy of our financial and additional information as stated below: National Parks Traveler is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer National Parks Traveler is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit media organization renowned designer and captain of the topsail schooner Shenandoah — as well as a teacher and mentor and businessman who founded the Black Dog apparel company — died early Wednesday morning at the family’s home at Arrowhead Farm in West Tisbury In the 56 years between the launch of Shenandoah in 1964 and her donation to an Island educational nonprofit in 2020 perhaps no other person in the United States owned and commanded a passenger-carrying sailing ship longer than Mr no one parlayed the business of sailing into a trademark as widely recognized around the world as the Black Dog Tall Ships brand his uniform generally consisted of a baseball cap Whether at the wheel of Shenandoah or leaning back at a table with family and friends at the Black Dog Tavern which he built on the Vineyard Haven waterfront in 1971 one could tell from a distance that he was man of reserve more given to watching and listening than to talking.  and some friends described Bob Douglas as shy. With that in mind his accomplishments and legacies at sea and ashore appear all the more adventurous his ties to the Island and to Vineyard Haven began in 1947 and mother Grace Farwell Douglas of Chicago and Lake Forest Douglas served as secretary of the Air Force and deputy secretary of defense under President Dwight D and worked in private life as a lawyer and businessman John and David lived energetic summertime lives on the Island and when asked to trace the events that led him to design Captain Douglas always looked back to a moment on Vineyard Haven harbor In a 2004 interview with Martha’s Vineyard Magazine he said that when he was about 20 he saw a Friendship sloop sail into the harbor towing a sharp-ended Peapod dory “all painted up like the proverbial little red wagon: dark green hull white guards.” He rowed over to find out where the owners had found it The sailors told Bob that Havilah (Buds) Hawkins of Sedgewick but also in the summer of 1960 signed on to sail with Captain Hawkins as mate aboard two 19th-century sailing vessels — the Stephen Taber and Alice S Wentworth — that had shifted from the world of hauling freight to carrying passengers on cruises along the coast.  Douglas began to think about earning a living at the helm of a sailing ship but felt he needed more experience before he took over an old vessel of his own or built one from the keel up he served as a seaman aboard a replica of HMS Bounty which had been built for a remake of Mutiny on the Bounty He sailed with the new Bounty from Lunenburg where he worked for three months as a sailor on the film Douglas rejoined Buds Hawkins as the veteran captain began a new enterprise From the Harvey Gamage shipyard in South Bristol the first windjammer to be built new for the cruising business in North America.  Douglas ran errands and helped a bit with construction he took note of a 19th-century revenue cutter in a book by Howard I The sailing ship he saw in the Chappelle book was the revenue cutter Joe Lane He decided the Joe Lane was not only the sort of sailing ship he wanted to build Yet he also knew that the design of the Joe Lane a vessel that chased down seagoing tax cheats and coastal pirates more than a hundred years before was imperfectly suited to carry passengers in the present era Although he had no formal training as a marine architect Douglas redrafted her lines — raising her sides making the hull more symmetrical from bow to stern — to conform to his modern day purposes The topsail schooner Shenandoah was launched Feb and sailed into Vineyard Haven on her maiden voyage on July 15 and her two steeply raked masts rose 94 feet above the water She carried square topsails and a gaff-rigged foresail and main the Vineyard Gazette wrote that the new vessel “symbolizes all that was beautiful judicious and distinct in the sailing craft that made America famous on the seven seas.” Shenandoah and the Mary Day were said to be the first two commercial sailing ships to be built in the United States without engines since 1921 Hawkins both felt that they could handle their boats perfectly well without them When auxiliary power was needed around wharves or other tight places Douglas used a small yawl boat with an engine to nudge his schooner here and there Douglas was so devoted to his vessel that only once in a career lasting more than five decades did he ever step into an auxiliary boat for a moment to see her sail himself.  Shenandoah began sailing out of Vineyard Haven as her homeport in 1964 adding a new and the schooner did her part to help keep the waterfront of Tisbury a place where a variety of people and enterprises thrive Douglas figured that some 400 young adults had worked aboard Shenandoah either as deckhands or mates.  herself a sailor and a leader of the waterborne girl scout program known as the Mariner Scouts where she boards horses and gives riding lessons to students of all ages Morgan and Brooke — and six grandchildren Douglas began to change the mission of his schooner He had come to believe that adults were too impatient to deal with the sort of cruising Shenandoah did sailing wherever favorable winds and seas drew her “They want to know where they’re going to be and when they’re going to get there,” Mr they tend to lose their resiliency.” he began to take children on seven-day voyages at the start of the school year and on overnight trips during the summer sharing the duties and camaraderie of a 19th-century sailing ship brought forward into their own world Douglas donated Shenandoah to a nonprofit group now known as the Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Academy whose purpose is to help youngsters develop skills in the realms of environmental stewardship mariner competency and personal development “I would strongly approve of bonsai-ing people right around 11,” he told the Vineyard Gazette in 2013 Youngsters that age are “just great big sponges one that is entirely different from anything they have ever experienced.”  It is now reckoned that more than 5,000 children have sailed aboard Shenandoah at least once Douglas also began to buy properties along the Vineyard Haven waterfront that today make up much of what was originally called the Coastwise Packet Company and is known now as Black Dog Tall Ships Inc.  Douglas added a building of his own.  Douglas began to sketch a gambrel tavern on napkins after he realized that there was no place in Vineyard Haven where one could buy three meals a day year-round The mascot of the new tavern was a Labrador-boxer mix named Black Dog after a character in Treasure Island and incorporated into the business in 1976 looking proud and expectant at the same time.  The mail order business began in the late 1980s when the company sent out a catalog of T-shirts The simplicity and stateliness of the Black Dog imprint began to draw attention The logo traveled the country on the backs and caps of residents and visitors The business took off in 1991 after Rolling Stone proclaimed the emblem cool and ran a photo of three attractive women wearing sunglasses and long-billed Black Dog caps.  “All hell broke loose,” said Elaine Sullivan who was running the mail order operation then “The tail started wagging the dog,” Mr “It started as a restaurant and it turned into a dry goods business.” The national and international growth of the Black Dog logo and brand was an impressive given the size of the place where it all began Douglas purchased what would become the second flagship of the family fleet of sailing ships and she was built in 1926 to serve as a vessel housing pilots who helped crews navigate the ship channel at Mobile renowned for his designs of Gloucester fishing schooners was never given a sailing rig and had only engines she had spent most of her life riding at anchor off Mobile and for the next 27 years Alabama lay moored next to Shenandoah he sent her to Kelly’s shipyard at Fairhaven and began to restore her As he had with Shenandoah three decades before Douglas designed a schooner rig for the vessel.  to oversee the rebuilding and rigging of the schooner departed Fairhaven and on her arrival at Vineyard Haven Shenandoah greeted her with a 21-gun salute Today Alabama sails on short cruises out of Vineyard Haven harbor In Sea History magazine in the winter of 1986-1987 he described the pleasure he took from his life cruising the southern New England coastline: “... And there is one adage I have found to be true Proportion and rig are contributing factors to the excitement a big vessel can produce: seven thousand square feet of canvas straining overhead the view from aloft on the crosstrees seventy feet above the decks the slow determined response of a one hundred and seventy ton hull to two or three spokes the wheel sharply braced yards and tapering topmasts outlined against a star-filled sky “This whole sailing ship ethos is powerful and many faceted Subscribe or become a Friend of the Vineyard Gazette and receive our free newsletters and free and discounted tickets to Gazette events along with our award-winning news and photography VIRGINIA — Augusta Health is excited to announce that Shenandoah Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (SVOSM) a well-established orthopedic practice serving the community for 50 years will join the Augusta Medical Group in the fall This addition represents a significant milestone for Augusta Health’s dedication to providing its communities with comprehensive and compassionate orthopedic care As SVOSM celebrates its golden anniversary the practice reflects on its rich history of providing exceptional care to thousands of patients in the Shenandoah Valley we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our wonderful patients and community members who have been part of this incredible journey both past and present,” said SVOSM Orthopedist Ramon Esteban “Thank you for trusting us with your health for fifty years and we are excited about our new partnership with Augusta Health We look forward to serving the Shenandoah Valley community for many more years to come!” Augusta Health enhances its ability to expand the Center for Orthopedic Medicine “We are thrilled to welcome SVOSM to the Augusta Health family,” said Kris Doan “This addition allows us to broaden our services and meet the community’s growing needs We’re excited to continue building upon the foundation of excellence that SVOSM has established over the years.” The partnership will assure the community has continued access to comprehensive orthopedic services and it elevates the level of care offered at Augusta Health Integrating SVOSM fosters seamless collaboration of care across other services such as the Emergency Department enhancing coordinated care for patients at every stage of their journey Mannix emphasized the significance of SVOSM joining Augusta Medical Group: “We have a long-standing collaboration with SVOSM and are thrilled to extend our relationship The addition of SVOSM highlights the importance of orthopedic care in community health This partnership will continue to deliver outstanding care a collaborative team approach to orthopedic services and a focus on the patient—all while providing access to Augusta Health’s resources including support from the Mayo Clinical Care Network SVOSM patients can continue to receive care at the Fishersville and Harrisonburg offices Shenandoah Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Contact: Allysah Fox Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go Already have an account? Log in here By submitting this form, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Shenandoah National Park is used to government cuts – but former park rangers say Virginia’s largest national park is nearing a “breaking point” as President Donald Trump’s administration is slashing the federal budget and workforce Retired Shenandoah National Park rangers are concerned about the impact of recent federal cuts Jim Northup and Sally Hurlbert are pictured at sunrise at Hazel Mountain Overlook on Friday Skyline Drive runs 105 miles north and south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park It is the only public road through the park Jim Northup was a National Park Service employee for 36 years He retired in 2017 after serving as the superintendent of Shenandoah National Park for four years Here he is pictured at Hazel Mountain Overlook on Friday Jim Northup and Sally Hurlbert pictured at sunrise at the Hazel Mountain Overlook on Friday Jim Schaberl was the division chief of Natural and Cultural Resources at Shenandoah National Park from 2008-2023 He told the Fauquier Times that Shenandoah's last funding increase for operations was fifteen years ago which spans 2,200 miles from Georgia to Main Sally Hurlbert worked as a park ranger for the Interpretation and Education Division in Shenandoah National Park until 2022 The permanent staff in that division has been cut by about 80% since she started working there in 1996 Here she is pictured at Hazel Mountain Overlook on Friday The meeting is the latest in a series for federal workers to share their stories and ask questions Arbitrary firings serve no one and are only a minuscule part of the federal budget Life in the Piedmont – Our Daily Newsletter Game Recap: Baseball | 4/26/2025 6:57:00 PM Thanks for visiting An official website of the United States government When Darin Stites started looking for a role as a physician assistant he knew a small town was where he wanted to be Darin served two tours overseas as an Army medic His first deployment was in South Korea near the de-militarized zone Darin graduated with his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee Once he completed his training as a physician assistant at the University of Colorado he began looking for a rural community to call home.  “I graduated from a high school in small-town Arkansas with a class of 32 so small towns are where I feel comfortable,” said Darin knowing who they are and having kids grow up together is really important to me.” Darin began as a primary care provider at the Shenandoah His time as an Army medic led to a particular interest in mental health.  seeing friends and the people around me go through certain things I almost went the mental health route instead of primary care,” said Darin and there are a lot of aspects of mental health in primary care I like making Veterans feel heard and being able to provide that baseline mental health care in primary care.” Darin is happily settling into life in Shenandoah with his wife and two young sons He hopes to coach sports for his boys when they are older.  “Shenandoah has that small town vibe to it ‘southern hospitality’ in Tennessee If you would like to schedule an appointment with Darin, call the Shenandoah VA Clinic at 712-246-0092.  Contact: Allysah Fox The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for the Shenandoah Valley There is an elevated threat for rapid fire spread from 1-7 p.m dry and gusty winds will overspread the region Despite some overnight rainfall that moved through the area much of this led to little to no measurable rainfall across the Shenandoah Valley The combination of these relatively dry antecedent conditions and sustained westerly winds of 15 to 20 mph will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires until early Monday evening The threat remains greatest over the Shenandoah Valley into the eastern West Virginia panhandle Refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors use extreme caution since fires can quickly grow out of control under these conditions More: Nourishing Strides 5K, Project Grows youth program and SAW Housing Lunch & Learn: The Digest More: Staunton makes list of Virginia's most eccentric towns. Here's why More: Rally held in downtown Staunton in support of United States Postal Service workers The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 a.m Wednesday for very dry and gusty northwest winds across areas along and just east of the Blue Ridge as well as the central Shenandoah Valley WINDS: Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 18 to 22 percent IMPACTS: Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly FUEL MOISTURE: Falling to less than 10 percent PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior More: Waynesboro murder trial: Victim shot six times, including the face and chest More: Former contractor ordered to pay $215,000 in restitution to Augusta County victims President Donald Trump's hiring freeze is preventing most federal agencies from filling any civilian positions that were vacant on January 20 That includes open ranger jobs at Shenandoah National Park ED STIERLI: This has prevented parks like Shenandoah from hiring critical positions needed Not just in terms of … educational park rangers Fire and safety positions have been held up Ed Stierli is the mid-Atlantic regional director for the National Parks Conservation Association we really want to see … this administration issue an exemption to the National Park Service and they rely upon these workers to be able to make sure that visitors can get into the park have clean restrooms and learn about America's natural and cultural resources The six-story building stands near the intersection of Allen and Monument avenues As it nears completion and its rooms become available for booking a new boutique hotel in the Fan has been caught in a legal dustup Ash Hotels, the New York City-based firm converting The Shenandoah building at 501 N into the 70-room Shenandoah Mansions hotel was recently sued by the project’s initial local general contractor In the lawsuit filed in Richmond Circuit Court Bosworth claims that Ash owes it over $2.2 million for work it performed on the building and that its contract with the developer was “improperly terminated” late last year A spokesperson for Ash said in an email that CK Bosworth was terminated “due to nonperformance issues in late December (2024)” and that Shenandoah Mansions is still expected to open soon Rooms at the hotel are already available for online booking for stays beginning in June “We are not commenting on ongoing legal proceedings; however we are working with our lenders to keep the project moving forward and anticipate bringing the project to completion this spring,” Ash’s spokesperson said It’s unclear whether the dispute has led to a halt in construction Ash did not respond to additional questions about whether it has hired a new contractor to finish the project through its attorney Christopher Hill of The Law Office of Christopher G the building’s conversion began in early 2023 The Shenandoah building reaches six stories and totals around 35,000 square feet which owns and operates similar hotels in New Orleans is planning for the hotel to include an in-house restaurant and event/wedding space Court documents indicate that the rift between Bosworth and Ash hit an inflection point in late 2024 when Ash terminated its contract with the general contractor Bosworth filed a construction lien against the property Bosworth claims that Ash terminated the contract “despite (Bosworth’s) compliance” and that “despite proper performance (Ash) has failed to make payment of sums that are contractually due and owing.” Bosworth’s lawsuit alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment against entities tied to Ash Also named as defendants are the property’s trustee Another nearby development, this one on Arthur Ashe Boulevard, is stalled and the subject of a construction lien-related lawsuit. 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Reach him at mike@richmondbizsense.com or (804) 554-6872 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" but I do not remember a time in recent history where I read publicly about so many contractors enforcing lien with lawsuits against developers Then you got the city and VCU; I wonder of the city will sue for breach!?! I think we are beginning to see the first few waves of a looming crises in the private equity and commercial real estate business Many of similar projects have been under some type of loan modification in the past 18 months It is harder to get a second bite of that apple © 2025 Richmond BizSense - All Rights Reserved Update your browser to view this website correctly. Update my browser now × LURAY – Fire managers at Shenandoah National Park plan to burn approximately 40 acres of Big Meadows and approximately 20 acres in the park’s headquarters between March 11 and April 30 A notice will be posted on the park’s website and social media platforms when dates for each prescribed burn are finalized Fire managers anticipate one day of operations to complete the Big Meadows project and multiple days to complete the headquarters project More: Springlike weather and daylight saving starts Sunday A portion of Big Meadows (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) the open area across from Byrd Visitor Center is burned each year for the purpose of maintaining the open vista and reducing the potential for wildfire by preventing encroachment from small trees and shrubs and reducing grass and shrub cover Areas of the park’s headquarters in Luray are treated each year to reduce the buildup of dead and down woody fuels that contribute to wildfire spread Prescribed burns are ignited by fire managers under a pre-determined set of conditions Prescribed burns will be conducted as interagency projects under the guidance and direction of trained and experienced National Park Service personnel Smoke from the burn may be visible in and around the Big Meadows and headquarters areas Visitors driving in areas of smoke should take additional care by slowing down and ensuring their headlights are on All park facilities will remain open during the prescribed burn Access to Big Meadows will be restricted during the burn Access to headquarters will be limited to employees and business operations during the burn More: Gypsy Hill Park stream restoration in Staunton: Timeline for completion and cost More: Former school custodian pleads guilty in Waynesboro child porn case State of California • Department of Transportation Plymouth – Community members and visitors to this historic Gold Rush town will enjoy a safer way to explore the Gateway to the Shenandoah Wine Country after Caltrans constructs a $1 million bike trail as part of the Clean California Initiative Caltrans will build a separated bike path along State Route 49 to provide added protection for those using active transportation Construction is expected to take approximately three months This project is possible through Governor Gavin Newsom’s Clean California initiative — a sweeping multiyear clean-up effort led by Caltrans to remove trash and join with communities throughout the state to refresh Caltrans and its local partners have picked up more than 2.9 million cubic yards of litter – enough to cover nine lanes of Interstate 5 with trash from the Mexican border to Oregon Caltrans also hosted more than 650 free dump days in communities throughout the state – resulting in the collection of more than 15,500 mattresses and 57,000 tires The initiative has enlisted more than 72,000 community clean-up volunteers and created thousands of jobs including positions for individuals who were formerly incarcerated and motorists should consider alternate routes whenever possible crews will conduct shoulder closures from 6 a.m various times during construction operations Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible All work is scheduled to occur as listed but is subject to change due to traffic incidents For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. For the latest highway conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov (Shenandoah) -- One person was killed in a two-vehicle accident near Shenandoah late Tuesday morning The Iowa State Patrol says 79-year-old Joyce Kruse of Shenandoah was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident at the intersection of Highways 2 and 59 south of Shenandoah at around 11 a.m Authorities say a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by Kruse was westbound on 2 when it failed to yield to southbound traffic Kruse's vehicle was struck by a southbound 1998 Peterbilt tractor trailer driven by Jeffrey Hall of Westboro Kruse's car came to rest in the southwest ditch while Hall's truck came to a stop on the southbound shoulder of 59 Authorities say Kruse was not wearing a seatbelt (Shenandoah) -- Public safety agencies responded to a fatal accident just south of Shenandoah late Tuesday morning Members of the Page and Fremont County sheriff's offices were among those responding to the accident at the intersection of U.S Page County Sheriff Charles McCalla confirmed to KMA News that the accident resulted in a fatality Law enforcement also encourage motorists to avoid the Highway 59-Highway 2 intersection if possible due to the congestion No further information is available at this time KMA News will provide updates as they become available