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Local Concerns Rise Over Proposed Roundabout at U.S. 11

Local Concerns Rise Over Proposed Roundabout at U.S. 11

Open Forum: Roundabout a disaster waiting to happen The Winchester Star | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway In a recent opinion piece published in The Winchester Star, Arthur Bragg raises concerns over VDOT's plans for a $6 million roundabout at Route 761/Old Charles Town Road and

Extradited Man Linked to Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Winchester

Second man in deadly hit-and-run extradited to Frederick County The Winchester Star | Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Michael Eugene Jackson, 50, has been extradited to Virginia following his alleged role in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Winchester that claimed the life of 29-year-old Payton Dixon III. Witnesses reported

Front Royal Man Extradited After Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Winchester

Suspect in fatal Frederick County hit-and-run extradited to Virginia The Winchester Star | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway A man from Front Royal, accused of fatally hitting 29-year-old Payton Dixon III in a June 23 hit-and-run, has been extradited to Virginia. Jacques Daniel Blemur, 30, appeared in court after

Summit Point Man Arrested After I-81 Road Rage Shooting

Summit Point Man Arrested After I-81 Road Rage Shooting

Summit Point, W.Va., man charged in I-81 road rage incident The Winchester Star | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 By Staff A resident of Summit Point has been arrested in connection with a road rage incident on June 18 along I-81 in Shenandoah County. Roger T. Chason, 35, was taken into

Charles Town Men Arrested in Deadly Hit-and-Run Incident

Two suspects arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Frederick County The Winchester Star | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Two suspects, Jacques Daniel Blemur and Michael Eugene Jackson, were arrested in Charles Town, West Virginia, for their involvement in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred Monday night in Frederick County.

Local Resident Critiques Trump's Moves Against USAID

Letter to the editor: Disgusted The Winchester Star | Monday, February 10, 2025 By The Winchester Star In a letter to the editor published by The Winchester Star, Robin Tribble expresses deep concern over President Trump's actions to dismantle USAID, labeling them as unconstitutional and harmful to millions globally.

Detours on Old Charles Town Road for Bridge Replacement Near Charles Town

Detours planned on Old Charles Town Road while low-water bridge is replaced The Winchester Star | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Staff Starting Monday, detours will be in place on Old Charles Town Road due to the replacement of the old low-water bridge at the Clarke County/Frederick County line, a