Archive for: March, 2010

Obituary for Douglas Green

Douglas Bedford Green, 70, of Winchester, VA died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the VA Center in Martinsburg, WV. Mr. Green was born July 17, 1939 in Middleburg, VA, the son of Susan Hurst Leach. He served with the US Marines from 1957- 1961. He was self employed as a painter. He married Janet Mae [...]

Obituary for Sheila Anne Nicholson

Sheila A. “Nahnee” Nicholson, 65, of Front Royal, passed away, Friday, March 26, 2010, in the Winchester Medical Center with her family by her side. Mrs. Nicholson was born in 1945 in Front Royal, Virginia, the daughter of the late Francis Paul Saffell and Gladys Saffell of Front Royal, Virginia. She was employed with Family [...]

Vandalism at Opequon Presbyterian Church

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is a burglary, grand larceny and vandalism at Opequon Presbyterian Church, located at 217 Opequon Church Lane. On February 28, 2010, the Church Pastor reported that unknown person(s) had gained entry to the church and had broken several locked drawers in the Administration Office. A small amount of cash was [...]

Obituary for Hilda Catlett

Hilda Virginia Catlett, 95, of Winchester, died Monday, March 29, 2010 of natural causes at a local nursing home. She was born September 15, 1914 in the Reynolds Store area of Frederick County, VA, the daughter of William and Adlona Bridgete Bennet Catlett. She married Harry Gilbert Catlett in 1929. He preceded her in death [...]

Obituary for Franklin Forbes “Bill” Gregory

Franklin Forbes “Bill” Gregory, 94, of Stephenson, VA, went home to be with His Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at a local nursing home. Mr. Gregory was born in 1915 in Altoona, PA, the son of the late Charles E. and Teresa C. Gregory. He was Assistant Plant Manager for [...]

Obituary For Victor Hugh Smedley

Victor Hugh Smedley, 47, of Winchester, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at his residence. He was born May 8, 1962 in Warren County, VA, the son of Hubert Gene and Rosella Ella Hamman Smedley.He had been a plumber and a member of the Church of Christ at Mountain View. Surviving are a son, Victor Lynn [...]

German Group Aquires O’Sullivan Films of Winchester Va

The Hornschuch Group has acquired the American film producer O’Sullivan Films Inc. based in Winchester Va. After the conclusion of the contract in the past week, the deal was closed on last Monday. By operating on the North American market, manufacturer and marketer of decorative and functional films for the automotive sector, the commercial sector [...]

“Spirit of Winchester” Photo Contest Winners

The Winchester-Frederick County Economic Development Commission is pleased  to announce the winners of the “Spirit of Winchester” Photo Contest. Winners were selected in each of five entry categories as  well as an overall grand prize winner. Winning photos are on display at the Handley Regional Library in the Benham Lower Gallery and at the Mary [...]

Traffic Signal Removal Scheduled – Piccadilly/Washington Intersection

The existing traffic signal at the intersection of Piccadilly and Washington Streets will be removed and converted to an all-way stop on Sunday, March 28.   This traffic signal removal was approved by City Council at the April 14, 2009 council meeting when a traffic signal warrant study showed that a signal is not needed at [...]

WPD Officer and Volunteer of the Year Honored at Award Ceremony

The 2009 Winchester Police Department Employee of the Year was awarded to Officer Greg Lambert.  Officer Lambert has been a member of the department since 2007 and is assigned to the Patrol Division.  He was nominated for Employee of the Year by his peers, not for any specific acts, but for his consistent professionalism, dedication [...]

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