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FedEx Ground to Construct 200,000 Square-Foot Facility in Staunton
FedEx Ground will construct a 200,000 square-foot facility on approximately 30 acres in Green Hills Industrial Park. The new center will replace an existing station in Fishersville, allowing the company to continue to meet and exceed customer demands in the region.
19 Acres Under Contract at Staunton Crossing
The City successfully struck a deal with Staunton Crossing Partners, LLC for 19 acres of publicly held land in exchange for $1.25 million.
Leave a Comment: Downtown Parking Study
We want your input. The City will be accepting comments via email over the next two weeks on a draft parking study examining downtown parking operations.
City, Consultant to Present Parking Study Findings & Gather Public Input
A parking study commissioned by the City of Staunton earlier this year is in its final draft and ready for review and public input. The completed study is expected by Nov. 10.
Street Closures: Queen City Mischief & Magic
Several downtown streets will be closed Sept. 22-24 for the Queen City Mischief & Magic event, formerly known as the Queen City Potter Party.
Seeking Applications for the EDA
Get involved in the City's economic growth and development. City Council is seeking applications for a vacancy on the Economic Development Authority.
Library Announces Changes to Eclipse Activities
The Staunton Public Library is making some changes to its Solar Eclipse Viewing Party, to better accommodate the anticipated participation in the event.
A Message for Charlottesville
Mayor Carolyn Dull shares her support with Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer after the domestic terrorist act, violence and bigotry that occurred over the weekend.
Super Shoes Larceny Suspect
The Staunton Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a male involved in the larceny of a pair of shoes from Super Shoes, 1106 Greenville Ave., on August 7, 2017.
Road Construction at Frontier Center
The George Cochran Parkway, which runs through the Frontier Center development off of Richmond Avenue, will be partially closed during the week of Aug. 14.
Police Seeking Information About Shooting
The Staunton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance regarding information related to a shooting that occurred in the 2200 block of Orange Street.
William Lee Kerr Charged with 34 Counts of Child Pornography
The Staunton Police Department charged William Lee Kerr with thirty-four counts of child pornography, two additional counts of aggravated sexual battery of a child and two additional counts of forcible sodomy.
William Lee Kerr Arrested on Four Felony Counts
On April 25, 2017, the Staunton Police Department arrested William Lee Kerr, 74, of Staunton on four felony counts of forcible sodomy and four felony counts of aggravated sexual battery.
Grand Larceny at Staunton Walmart
The Staunton Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a female involved in a grand larceny from Walmart, 1028 Richmond Ave., on April 6, 2017.
Six Arrested for Online Solicitation of Minors
The Staunton Police Department recently conducted a task force investigating online solicitation of minors and arrested six individuals as a result.
Public Meeting 2: Bike & Pedestrian Plan
Join us for a discussion about ways to make the City of Staunton more bike and pedestrian friendly. Your input will help guide the City's decisions.
Street Closure on South Coalter Street
A portion of Coalter Street will be closed this month for utility work. Dominion is constructing lines for a new substation at the end of Kalorama Street.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Library
The Staunton Public Library will host a viewing party for the solar eclipse at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21. Special glasses provided. Viewing of the eclipse is weather dependent.
Staunton to Host 1,600 Cyclists for Bike VA Tour
Staunton will host 1,600 cyclists June 26-28 for the Bike Virginia Tour. Nearly 700 participants will camp on the Staunton Crossing campus, the tour headquarters.
Montgomery Hall Park a Virginia Landmark
Montgomery Hall Park has been added to the Virginia Landmarks Register and has been nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.