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Acclaimed pianist O'Conor returns to Bistro Concert Series
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (204+ words) Acclaimed pianist and musical instructor John O'Conor will perform in Friday evening's installment of the Bistro Concert Series at Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury in Winchester. The world-acclaimed interpreter of Beethoven's music will perform classics by that famous composer as well as…...
SU's HIVE hosting special event for military veterans
1+ week, 2+ day ago (321+ words) WINCHESTER" Military veterans looking to make connections with their brothers and sisters in arms are encouraged to attend a special event this month at Shenandoah University. "A Salute to Our Veterans," scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Feb. 20, will bring former military personnel together…...
Former police chief Piper selected as new city manager
3+ week, 2+ day ago (725+ words) John Piper, seen here in 2022 when he was chief of the Winchester Police Department, has been named Winchester's new city manager. Piper, who served as deputy city manager from 2022 to 2025, had served as interim city manager since former city manager…...
Winter storm delivers snowy, icy mix; 1 killed in Frederick County crash; schools closed
3+ week, 3+ day ago (957+ words) Trey Surber uses a snow blower in front of his South Stewart street home in Winchester on Sunday. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic was very light Sunday morning in Winchester during the winter storm. This is looking east from West Piccadilly…...
Winter storm information, closures from City of Winchester
3+ week, 5+ day ago (268+ words) Based on the weather forecast for this weekend, the Interim City Manager has declared a snow emergency for the City of Winchester effective 8a.m. on Friday, January 23. Closures and Schedule Changes Sunday, January 25, 2026" CLOSED - Parks and Rec Center at Jim Barnett…...
'Large winter storm' expected for Winchester area this weekend
4+ week, 1+ day ago (353+ words) Get ready for a wallop by Old Man Winter this weekend, the likes of which we haven't seen for quite a while. The National Weather Service is forecasting the likelihood of a major winter storm and near record cold temperatures…...
‘Equality is greater than division:’ Community leaders reflect on Martin Luther King’s legacy
4+ week, 2+ day ago (715+ words) Kevin Slick of Winchester leads people in singing "Lean on Me" during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on Monday at the Joint Judicial Center in downtown Winchester. Jason Labrador of Winchester and Tamika Sydnor of Frederick County perform…...
Winchester School Board discusses legislative priorities
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (485+ words) The Winchester School Board discussed this year's legislative priorities during its work session Monday evening. As drafted by Winchester Public Schools Superintendent Jason Van Heukelum, the priorities presented Monday were authorizing localities to implement a 1% sales tax to support school…...
New independent pharmacy, with familiar staff, opens in Winchester
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (820+ words) Dr. Corey Boxwell (front) is opening his own independent, family-owned pharmacy at 501 Amherst St. in the former Rite Aid building. Boxwell Pharmacy opens at 8:30 a.m. today. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Shown with Boxwell are pharmacy technicians Holly…...
Data center fact sheet to be presented at Wednesday meeting
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (367+ words) WINCHESTER" The Frederick County planning staff's data center fact sheet is set to be presented to the Planning Commission on Wednesday. The agenda for the meeting includes a copy of the 21-page report titled "Land Use Review: Data Centers." In…...