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ALERT FROM THE APD – Railroad Crossing Closure at Route 54

The railroad crossing at Rt. 54 in Downtown Ashland will be closed on Monday, August 31, 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00pm by CSX for emergency repairs.
The Ashland Police Department was notified Saturday afternoon by CSX of the need for emergency repairs that will affect the crossing at Rt. 54 (England Street) on Monday, August 31, 2009. [...]

“The God Fearin’ Snakehandlers” – Headlining at The National on 9/4

September 4, 2009
6:30 pm
The National, Richmond VA
Don’t miss Ashland’s own “The God Fearin’ Snakehandlers” at the National! Opening for the Snakehandlers are The Jimmy Catlett Group and Fairfax’s HeLO.  For advanced $10 tickets, please call 804-798-9550.  For more information, please visit www.godfearinsnakehandlers.com.  
The National is located at 708 East Broad, Richmond, VA 23219.

Gypsy Roots CD Release

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Thomas Wakefield Cell: 804-874-9135 Email: gypsyrootsjazz@aol.com
Chakra Odyssey, the latest CD recording by Gypsy Roots, will be unveiled this Friday, August 7, 2009 at Ashland Coffee and Tea in Ashland, Virginia. Gypsy Roots, a regionally acclaimed Gypsy Jazz group, will perform the music of the CD in its entirety beginning at 8pm at [...]

APD launching a new Community Information Service

The Ashland Police Department is launching a new Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area using the latest technology.

Neverland comes to the Hanover Arts & Activities Center this weekend!

 The third annual Children’s Musical Theatre Camp would like to invite the community to their production of Peter Pan! More than 40 children ages 6 to 13 are participating in this year’s production sponsored by the Hanover Arts & Activities Center.

Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale Auditions

Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale
Announces Auditions for 2009/10 Season
Auditions are now in progress for the December 12th and 13th winter concert performances of the Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale.

Epi-Center of the Universe

No, that wasn’t a train rumbling through town at 6:14 am Friday morning.  Ashland experienced a 2.1 magnitude earthquake, centered west of Route 1 near West Patrick Henry Road.  No reports of damage, or anyone even feeling the quake, really.
Read the article from NBC12.

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