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Hello - When I walk outside, although it's quite sunny today it sounds like it's raining. We've noticed that there are little black specks all over...

I think it's safe to say that if Barack Obama were asked today if wished he hadn't won that second term, he would probably say 'yes.' When you...

The second coolest spring for our area recorded. The only cooler was 1975. I can say I remember that spring also. ...

This may be old news to those who shop at Martin's but a Sweet frog ice cream franchise is going to open (hopefully-there was one earlier false...

I am quite pleased to announce that a new trail has recently been opened up at the Shannondale Springs WMA (north) that serves as an upper access to...

POTOMAC EDISON ELECTRIC BILLING PROBLEMS? Outrageously high bills? Month after month of estimated bills? Poor customer service and too many...

Duke was the goofiest dog that we ever had, he was a young 6yrs. He crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday, to join a great group of furry pals. He...

I have a few questions about being "pulled over" (more on that later) by a deputy for "reckless driving" on 81. The deputy was driving a pickup truck...

Septic Tank Pumping Assistance Available The Blue Ridge Watershed Coalition (BRWC) of Harpers Ferry is happy to announce our “DIF-SIP” program to...

Not even sure if 'renaturalization' is actually a word, but........Over the years my husband and I have managed to purchase most of the lots on our...

My co-worker is looking for a single fam home with at least 3 bedrooms; would love it to have a garage for storage purposes; etc. and also a yard. ...

A small male black and while tuxedo type cat was on my outdoor steps and a tan boxer came running into the yard up the steps and attacked this cat. ...

S.743 -- Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (aka Internet Sales Tax) is moving through the U.S. Congress, having recently passed the Senate. You can...

Interesting article from Michael Cohen for The Guardian. Sums up a lot of what's been bothering me since this whole Boston thing. I mean, the bombs...

This morning at 4am (May 11) Blue Ridge, Harpers Ferry, Citizen's and Neersville, Va. FD's responded to a house fire 1/2 way down LaMonte Dr. The...

The release of a study by the CDC today should make folks think twice before heading over to the community pool .............. Ewwww -- poop in...

A resident of BRA is selling some of the aforementioned carnivorous plants. What are the benefits of these? Are they just a visual treat or do they...

Attention Shannondale Residents be on lookout someone has been stealing several A/C units in Shannondale. I just went on a call on Johnnycake ln...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22438417 This story just creeps me out. It makes me wonder about how many times we just don't "see"...

We have started a Nextdoor site for Blue Ridge Acres and it has grown to nearly 60 residents within six months. The users must be residents or owners...

Former Jefferson County sheriff Bobby Shirley will spend a year in federal prison for his role in the December 2010 beating of a robbery suspect....

Starting tomorrow 4/24/2013 The Bardane Farmers' Market Every Wednesday 4-7PM at the Black Dog Coffee Company See the article in the Journal...

I have heard there is a kid/adult martial arts class at the beginning of Mission road... Told it was Donna? Does anyone know how to contact or...

Well, not improved at all over last year's CISPA. But this time the industry is pouring more money into it. Write your senators and ask them to kill...

The girls and I managed to get down to the Springs parking lot before the rain got too bad. Here is some litter we couldn't remove. Then,...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/jury-in-kermit-gosnell-trial-hung-on-two-charges/2013/05/13/b4444bdc-bbda-11e2-97d4-a479289a31f9...

The cynic in me says that the magnitude of the damage and deaths is attributable to saving a few bucks. My Daddy was born in Texas and grew up in...

This morning in Shenandoah North I met a lady who was driving around, looking for her lost dog. She lives on the Mannings side of the Forge Run...

The picture doesn't even come close to doing them justice. I think that they are Tree Swallows:

I saw this clever art DIY posted on another forum that I follow and thought that I'd share it here: Garden art on the cheap DIY