Ashland NewsLocal news for Ashland, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Veterans seek approval for Iraqi Freedom Virginia license plate- May 30, 2008 A group of Iraqi Freedom Veterans will announce that they are working together to establish an Iraq Freedom Veteran license plate in the Commonwealth of Virginia.http://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/veterans-seek-approval-for-iraqi-freedom-virg... Gas Price Venting (again) and Feasible, Sustainable Solutions- May 25, 2008 Submitted by squealearlysque... on Sun, 2008-05-25 11:20. At a quarter 'til 1pm today, this was the result of a poll posted on msnbc.com, titled: How high will gas prices get "As the Memorial Day holiday ...http://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/gas-price-venting-again-and-feasible-sustaina... Kaine plan could start local road projects- May 23, 2008 The $1 billion in new money Gov. Timothy M. Kaine is seeking through a series of tax and fee increases could help jump-start several road projects in the Richmond area.http://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/kaine-plan-could-start-local-road-projects?fr... Prices soar for Memorial Day fixins' for barbecues- May 21, 2008 Thomas Willis, of Ashland, Va., cleans his corn in the Ukrop's Supermarket in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, May 20, 2008.http://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/prices-soar-for-memorial-day-fixins-for-barbe... Man gets 7 years for stealing Little Egg woman's retirement funds- May 21, 2008 A 61-year-old Virginia man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for stealing the retirement funds of a 69-year-old Little Egg Harbor woman.http://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/man-gets-7-years-for-stealing-little-egg-woma... Ashland Police clear 66% of crimes in April- May 19, 2008 The Ashland Police Department presented their monthly report to Town Council May 8. The monthly report is intended to serve as an overview of the Ashland Police Department's effort to combat crime within the ...http://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/ashland-police-clear-66-of-crimes-in-april?fr... School Board to honor Fleming, Samples- May 17, 2008 The Hanover County School Board approved a recommendation for commemorative plaques to be placed at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology in recognition of Mr.http://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/school-board-to-honor-fleming-samples?fromrss... Town's sidewalks overdue for overhaul- May 15, 2008 "I have been telling them for years that they have my permission to maintain them." If you have taken a walk downtown Ashland you may have noticed the sidewalks are in bad shape. via Hanover Herald-Progresshttp://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/towns-sidewalks-overdue-for-overhaul?fromrss=... Abri, Henson, Spagna breeze to Council seats- May 8, 2008 "I've learned a great deal about a lot of people in Ashland-different groups and interests I had not known prior to the election." The results of the Ashland Town Council election probably won't come as shock. Three names were on the ballot seeking three seats on the council. via Hanover Herald-Progresshttp://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/abri-henson-spagna-breeze-to-council-seats?fr... Short Order- May 4, 2008 Jay Comfort, the new owner of The Ironhorse, an Ashland standby for decades, wants to "get away from being a fine-dining destination and become much more a community gathering place." While that might be a ... via Style Weeklyhttp://www.topix.net/city/ashland-va/2008/05/short-order?fromrss=1 |