Stay updated with breaking news from ஸ்டாண்டன் மண்டபம். Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
People in Staunton continue protests to phone-in during City Council meetings People in Staunton protesting City Council s decision to end the ability for the public to phone in during meetings. (Source: WVIR) By Tara Todd | April 22, 2021 at 11:13 PM EDT - Updated April 22 at 11:13 PM STAUNTON, Va. (WVIR) - People were back Thursday night in Staunton protesting City Councilâs decision to end the ability to Zoom into meetings and with it the publicâs ability to call in and speak. They say the elderly, disabled, parents with young children, and others are being silenced during the pandemic, and they feel strongly that elected officials need to hear from the public. ....
Orange County DA Lands Conviction in 1993 Cold Case The Orange County District Attorney’s (OCDA) office has closed a 28-year cold case after working to clear a 30-year, countywide backlog of untested sexual assault kits, it said April 14. “Clearing the backlog of sexual assault kits has long been a priority of mine since I was a county supervisor,” Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said in a press release. “Every one of these untested sexual assault kits represents a victim who deserves justice and we are doing everything in our power to test every last kit that is capable of being tested. We will never stop fighting for justice for these victims.” ....
Protesters say Staunton Council is silencing the public by ending their ability to call in during meetings Staunton business owner Ellen Boden speaking out against City Council s recent decision to end the public s ability to call in during meetings. (Source: WVIR) By Tara Todd | April 15, 2021 at 11:37 PM EDT - Updated April 15 at 11:37 PM STAUNTON, Va. (WVIR) - A group in Staunton is protesting City Councilâs recent decision to end virtual meetings. It means everyone has to come to City Hall to participate in meetings, ending the publicâs ability to phone in. Staunton Council first allowed virtual participation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a 4-3 vote, they ended it at their most recent meeting. ....
Monday marks one year since the Sherwood Howlers started howling. It began near the beginning of the pandemic to howl away COVID-19, but it’s become much more. ....