Mickey Powell

1 day ago | winchesterstar.com | Mickey Powell

WINCHESTER — Up to 5 inches of rain fell across the Northern Shenandoah Valley Tuesday and early Wednesday, causing flooding and evacuations in many low-lying areas. And, there's a potential for more rain throughout the week, which could exacerbate problems. Rainfall totals provided to the National Weather Service ranged from 4 inches to 4½ inches in western parts of Frederick County near the West Virginia line, plus southern parts of the county near Stephens City and Middletown.

1 day ago | winchesterstar.com | Mickey Powell

BERRYVILLE — Law-enforcement officers may soon have a new option for giving drivers in Clarke County a break on minor first-time traffic offenses. Clarke County Commonwealth's Attorney Matthew Bass is proposing that a new infraction be added to the county's code. It would enable officers to charge people for not devoting their full time and attention to driving while behind the wheel. But it's main purpose wouldn't be to help drivers.

2 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Mickey Powell

WINCHESTER — Heavy rainfall today could cause flooding, despite the lingering drought. A flood watch issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday for Winchester as well as Frederick and Clarke counties. Moderate to heavy rain is expected through tonight, perhaps with a few thunderstorms. Up to 4 inches is possible, with higher amounts in spots where the rain is most intense, the NWS reported on its website.

3 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Mickey Powell

WINCHESTER — Clarke County is like its own little world, local author Millie Curtis believes. The small, rural community is generally a peaceful place where people know and care about each other, amid a slower place of life than what's found in surrounding, more urbanized areas, Curtis assesses. That's why she has made the county the setting for all 13 of her published novels.

3 days ago | winchesterstar.com | Mickey Powell

BOYCE — Cock-a-doodle-doo. Anyone in Boyce who's been awakened — or otherwise annoyed — by a crowing rooster, don't worry. The town's new code compliance inspector, Todd Shiley, is looking into it. Shiley told the Town Council last Tuesday he spoke with a woman on Virginia Avenue who apparently has a rooster. She told him she would put a collar on the bird again, he said. "She tried to convince me it wasn't him," said Shiley.