The Washington Post reports today that Staunton native and JMU graduate Army Staff Sgt. Linsey Clark received the Silver Star on Wednesday for actions to aid wounded soldiers during an attack in Afghanistan.
Let this be a reminder for all of us that there are heroes from the Shenandoah Valley, fighting bravely overseas during the holiday [...]

Thanks to Cargill’s donation of 478 turkeys today, the community has stepped up to provide the Salvation Army 962 turkeys for families applying for Thanksgiving Day assistance!  The turkeys, food, and

I have a new cell phone number!  It will likely take some before the old number disappears from websites, flyers, and business cards, so please update your contact information to reach me at 540-442-0316.

Think of it as an “inside out” parade – a rickety video shot of parade watchers from atop the fire truck as I joined city council members and the city manager in the Veterans Day Parade. After the parade, a new Veterans Memorial was dedicated at the rebuilt Veterans Stadium. Along with Congressman [...]

Thanks to everyone who, even before 9am, has wished me a Happy Birthday!  This will likely be the first of many 29th birthdays.  I’m lucky to have so many supportive friends and a great family to celebrate with.
If you’re wondering about a free birthday gift you can give, register for the Oct 22 Harrisonburg Intercultural/Interfaith [...]