STAUNTON — In the wake of a decision to close Thomas W. Dixon Elementary School, the district received the bittersweet news Wednesday that the school was one of two honored for raising the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students.

STAUNTON — Mary Louise Crummett, 91, of Staunton, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Envoy of Staunton. She was born May 7, 1918, in Suffolk, a daughter of the late William Jasper and Viola (Rawls) Daughtrey.

After a record-breaking snowfall season throughout the Valley, area racing fans are anxious to get back to the weekend racing schedule at Eastside Speedway. Fans dont have to wait any longer as this weekend begins the opening dates.

The Waynesboro YMCA Swim Team (SMAC) sent 30 swimmers to the recent Virginia Swimming Regional Swim Meet.

Joe McDonagh is excited about the opportunity to play college football for four more years.

Fans of Riverheads High Schools girls basketball team have banded together to form Red Nation, which has given the team great support during its state tournament run.

CHURCHVILLE — Authorities Wednesday searched the home of 42-year-old Sean P. Placko, whose body was found on the banks of the James River in Bedford on Sunday.