Alex Bridges

Winchester

Senior Reporter at Northern Virginia Daily

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Warren County schools superintendent to leave for South Carolina job

1 week ago | nvdaily.com | Alex Bridges

Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Christopher Ballenger resigned Wednesday to take the top leadership position in a South Carolina school district. Warren County School Board Chairwoman Kristen Pence announced in a Thursday news release that members voted at their meeting Thursday night to appoint John “David” Martin as interim superintendent while they search for a permanent replacement.
Warren County School Board receives crime, discipline reports

1 week ago | nvdaily.com | Alex Bridges

FRONT ROYAL -- The Warren County School Board addressed year-end data for substitute teachers, student discipline and crime at its meeting Wednesday night. Chairwoman Kristen Pence, Vice Chairwoman Antoinette Funk and board members Andrea Lo, Thomas McFadden Jr. and Melanie Salins attended the last scheduled meeting and work session for 2024-2025. Warren County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kristin Hajduk presented the School Resource Officer annual report for 2024-2025.
Carter, Henry win GOP nod to run for Warren County supervisors

1 week ago | nvdaily.com | Alex Bridges

Tony F. Carter and Hugh B. Henry, both supporters of Samuels Public Library, won the Republican Party primary on Tuesday for seats on the Warren County Board of Supervisors, unofficial state results show. Carter and Henry will appear on the 2025 general election ballot for the Happy Creek and Fork Magisterial Districts. Election Day is Nov. 4.
Woman gets life sentence for brutal killing of mother in law in Strasburg

1 week ago | winchesterstar.com | Alex Bridges

A Florida woman must serve life in prison for killing a Strasburg woman in July 2023, in a killing that left the victim nearly decapitated. Cristina Sanchez Landon, 58, of Panama City, appeared in Shenandoah County Circuit Court on Monday for sentencing on a first-degree murder charge. A jury found Landon guilty of the Class 2 felony on Nov. 10 at the end of a five-day trial. Judge Kevin C. Black sentenced Landon to maximum punishment of life in prison for the crime of killing Patricia H.
Woman gets life sentence for brutal killing of mother in law in Strasburg

1 week ago | nvdaily.com | Alex Bridges

A Florida woman must serve life in prison for killing a Strasburg woman in July 2023, in a killing that left the victim nearly decapitated. Cristina Sanchez Landon, 58, of Panama City, appeared in Shenandoah County Circuit Court on Monday for sentencing on a first-degree murder charge. A jury found Landon guilty of the Class 2 felony on Nov. 10 at the end of a five-day trial. Judge Kevin C. Black sentenced Landon to maximum punishment of life in prison for the crime of killing Patricia H.
Judge sends charge in child murder case to grand jury

1 week ago | nvdaily.com | Alex Bridges

A Front Royal man’s murder charge related to the death of his child in September goes to a Warren County grand jury. Nathaniel Lee Edmonds, 25, of the 300 block of North Royal Ave., appeared in Warren County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on Thursday for a preliminary hearing on his charge of second-degree murder. Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney John Bell prosecuted the case. Attorney Jason Ransom represented Edmonds.
Warren County planners back changes to agritourism rules

1 week ago | nvdaily.com | Alex Bridges

The Warren County Planning Commissioners have endorsed proposed changes to agritourism regulations. Chairman Robert Myers, Vice Chairman Hugh Henry and commissioners William Gordon, Scott Kersjes and Brigitte Miller voted on Wednesday in support of amending the county zoning ordinance by modifying agritourism activities as a land use permitted by right in the agricultural zoning district.
Judge rules on recordings request in murder case

2 weeks ago | nvdaily.com | Alex Bridges

Christina Sanchez Landon faces possible sentencing on Monday for the 2023 murder of Patricia H. “Patty” Walker in Strasburg. A jury in Shenandoah County Circuit Court found Landon, 58, of Panama City, Fla., guilty on Oct. 4 of first-degree murder. Jurors reached their verdict at the end of a five-day trial. Judge Kevin C. Black set Landon’s sentencing for Monday. First-degree murder carries punishment of 20 years to life in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. Attorneys David L. Hensley and Ryan L.
Warren County residents call for more school money in budget

2 weeks ago | nvdaily.com | Alex Bridges

Warren County Public Schools supporters urged the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to cover the division’s funding request for next year. The supervisors held a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2026 budget totaling $93,440,000. Supervisors can take action on the proposed budget as early as June 24. The board can adopt a budget at or below, but not above, the advertised amount.
Front Royal council OKs budget

2 weeks ago | nvdaily.com | Alex Bridges

The Front Royal Town Council approved next year’s budget on Monday without a tax increase though they also need to plug a revenue deficit. But two council members who opposed the budget raised concerns at their work session that leaving the real estate tax at the current levy tied their hands for next fiscal year. Vice Mayor Amber Veitenthal and council members Melissa DeDomenico-Payne, Joshua Ingram and R.

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