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Prichard and Foley Win Town Council Seats

Polls closed at 7 pm, and election officers announced the results shortly thereafter — incumbent Faye Prichard received 377 votes, and James Foley grabbed 367.  Write-in candidates accounted for the remaining 115.  Thanks to everyone who came out to vote today!

VIDEO – Town Council Candidates Meet & Greet

On April 21, 2010, the candidates for Town Council gathered at the FireHouse Theater for a “Meet and Greet” with the public, sponsored by the Coalition for Hanover’s Future, Randolph-Macon College and the Herald-Progress.  There are two seats open on Town Council — Faye Prichard is seeking another term, on a ticket with James Foley [...]

Children’s Theatre at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center

The Hanover Arts & Activities Center is sponsoring a Children’s Musical Theatre Camp in July 2010 and a musical production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka in August 2010.

Ashland Police Department will host a Safe and Sober Driving Event

On Friday, March 5, 2010 from 12:00pm – 4:30pm the Ashland Police Department will host a Safe and Sober Driving Event at Randolph-Macon College. The Ashland Police Department would like to extend an invitation to all drivers, young and old, to join us as we kick-off “Checkpoint Strikeforce” & “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving: St [...]

Pet Portraits – Hanover Humane Society Fundraiser

On March 19 and 20, Jessica Robertson Photographic Artistry will donate the session fee of all Pet Portraits to the Hanover Humane Society.  Hurry and make your appointment before they’re all gone!  Call 798-7980.

Ashland Arts Network – Meeting Change

Due to the large amount of snow that may prevent people from getting out of driveways,  we’ve changed the meeting to Monday, Feb. 8th, 7pm at Ashland Coffee & Tea.   Hope to see you then.

Hanover Idols Competition moved to Sunday, February 21

Due to the snow, the Hanover Idols Competition has been moved to Sunday, February 21.  5:15pm – Junior Idols Competition and 7:30pm – Hanover Idols Competition.  Tickets are available at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center (804-798-2728), or on the day of the shows.   For more information, please visit www.hanoverarts.org.

Breaking News! Recent break-ins in the Town of Ashland

There has been a recent rash of car break-ins.  The Ashland Police is asking residents to leave outside lights on and keep your car doors locked.

John M. Gandy Elementary Receives $5,000 Grant

John M. Gandy Elementary School has been selected to receive the 2009-2010 Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant from the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF).   Lowe’s awarded $5,000 to “Gandy’s Garden: In Search of Patterns in Nature.”

UPDATED CSX TRAFFIC ADVISORY

We are anticipating that the England Street, Myrtle Street and College Avenue railroad crossings will be closed from 12:00 noon Tuesday and remain closed throughout most of the daytime hours. Please make plans ahead of time to avoid traveling through these crossings as the CSX work continues.
http://local.nixle.com/alert/881546/

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