Staunton police arrested Jeremy Kirk Pope, 29, of Staunton on charges he stole a television and printer from a city residence. Pope, described by authorities as one of their “Frequent Flyers,” has been arrested more than a dozen times in the past three years for various charges including: public intoxication, urinating in public and larceny. In March Pope pleaded guilty to charges of assault and batter and for assaulting a law enforcement officer

STAUNTON – Two veteran Shenandoah Valley legislators are prepared to sharpen the budget axe for the 2010 General Assembly.

The legislators discussed the sobering news that Virginia is facing a projected shortfall of nearly $3 billion over the next two years during an area legislative breakfast Wednesday at Bentley Commons in Staunton.

Unemployment fell in Waynesboro in September, but rose slightly in both Augusta County and Staunton, according to statistics released Tuesday by the Virginia Employment Commission.

Waynesboro’s rate dropped to 8.2 percent in September compared to 8.5 percent in August.

Authorities say they found a Staunton home inhabited by 100 birds with 19 more dead in a freezer, floors littered with piles of feces and carpets stained by urine.

Veterans parade comes to Staunton

STAUNTON — Armed with scales and gem testers and magnifying glasses, Eddie Lambert and his team of four assessed everything from ticking pocket watches to little toy firetrucks.

STAUNTON — City officials will apply for federal funds to hire six firefighters.

The Staunton City Council voted unanimously Thursday to apply for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant, which at $527,892 would cover the costs of salaries for the firefighters for two years.

STAUNTON — The Staunton City Council on Thursday night outlined the process by which they will replace outgoing Councilman Dickie Bell, who this month won the House District 20 delegate seat.

STAUNTON — An Augusta County judge Thursday dropped charges against a couple accused of neglecting an elderly woman.

Relatives and friends of Irene Mae Mitchell, 84, left the General District courtroom confused and angry after Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Angela Landes failed to provide enough evidence to certify the charges against Timothy L. Propst, 33, and Gracia H. Propst, 32.

With a two-year federal grant, Staunton City Council could chip away at fire department understaffing with six hires. The catch: those salaries could cost the city when the grant ends.

House District 20 Del.-elect Dickie Bell expects to resign his Staunton City Council seat by the end of the year, which will give the remaining council members 45 days to appoint a successor.

The license of a Staunton physician accused of having sexual relations with patients, verbally abusing a 5-year-old, smoking marijuana and other misconduct was suspended Thursday for three years.

Shots fired in the area of Stafford Street in Staunton caught police attention Monday night, and now authorities are asking for tips.

The Staunton Police Department released a request, Wednesday afternoon, in hopes of finding assistance in identifying an unknown male who fired a gun at least five times Monday night. More than 20 residents called police, said Staunton police Officer Lisa Klein, sparking an entire shift of officers to respond to the neighborhood.

Authorities arrested Christopher Ray Chaplin, 22, of Staunton, for his involvement in an April 20 robbery on Central Avenue, said Staunton police spokeswoman Officer Lisa Klein.

Cleanup continues despite downpour

STAUNTON — The evolution of a neighborhood starts with its most essential element: the neighbors.

So when a man was mugged on Sears Hill on Sept. 14, his neighbors took their community concerns to Staunton city council. The group asked for advice and help; they asked for attention.

STAUNTON — The Staunton City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to bring on a private firm to pursue the city’s tax delinquents.

The city will pursue about $700,000 in unpaid taxes, said Finance Director Jeanne Colvin.

Staunton Superintendent: It’s beyond cutting fat

Six 20-year-old men, armed with flashlights and driver’s licenses from faraway states and poking around the old DeJarnette Center, caught the attention of police Thursday night.

A Staunton officer on patrol noticed the men, and the darting beams of their flashlights, when he pulled forward to investigate at the defunct center off Route 250, said Staunton police Capt. Leslie Miller.

VERONA – The Richmond Road of the future could include a bicycle/pedestrian trail and better use of parallel streets to reduce congestion and increase traffic flow along the artery that serves both Staunton and Augusta County.

Mom testifies during repeat offender’s trial

Wth the centennial anniversary of World War I on its way, Don Wilson said he plans to bring a new dimension to the exhibits at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library in Staunton.

Groundbreaking on a new Western State Hospital in Staunton is one step closer after a vote Thursday by the Industrial Development Authority to go ahead with a land purchase and transfer.

Staunton’s recently designated Arts and Culture District might get a new name tonight: the “Red Brick District.”

Staunton City Council will consider putting that name in writing so arts and culture and tourism promoters can begin using it in posters and flyers.

STAUNTON — A Waynesboro man narrowly avoided the national sex offender registry after pleading guilty to reduced sex charges.

Robert Adrian Cason, 20, appeared in Augusta County Juvenile and Domestic Relations court Wednesday on three counts of carnal knowledge of a child.

Church official faces 7 counts

A late afternoon fire which apparently started in the kitchen heavily damaged a West Beverley Street restaurant Saturday.

Willkommen to Oktoberfest at Staunton’s Frontier Culture Museum drawing people from throughout the region and beyond to celebrate a heritage of camaraderie

After hearing about a Verona couple’s appearance on Court TV, an Augusta County judge certified a case of bigamy to grand jury Friday.

A jury looked into the window of Steven Marks’ household life Friday and agreed with the victim: the crime happened.