Category archives for: Berryville News

Wolf Trap Foundation Sues Tiny Arts Center in Rural County Over the use of ‘Barns’

The Wolf Trap Foundation, based in Vienna, Virginia has filed suit in Federal court in Alexandria, claiming trademark infringement against a tiny not-for-profit organization more than 50 miles and two counties away  asserting that their use of “The Barns of Rose Hill” in Berryville will confuse Wolf Traps patrons. Wait, what? Berryville sits west of [...]

Accident on Route 7 in Clarke County Kills Driver

An accident on Route 7 in Clarke County has claimed the life of a Pennsylvania man. The single vehicle accident occurred Monday night as sleet and freezing rain began falling across the area. According to Sgt. F.L. Tyler of the Virginia State Police, sixty-five year old Thomas E. Swartz of Mountainville PA was driving a [...]

Early Morning Accident on Old Charlestown Road in Clarke County

Crews from John H. Enders Fire Company and Rescue Squad were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident early Sunday morning. The accident occurred on Old Charlestown Road near Wadesville Road and was reported at approximately 12:30 AM. Dispatchers warned responders of icy conditions on roads near the incident which may have been [...]

Mexican Man Extradited to Clarke County on Murder Charges

On December 11, 2010, Jose Maria Cuevas-Gonzalez was extradited from Mexico to the United States.Cuevas-Gonzalez, 56, was wanted by Clarke County authorities for murder, attempted murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by an illegal alien. Cuevas-GonzalezMembers of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and FBI traveled [...]

Crash in Clarke County Closes Route 50 Friday

A Berkeley Springs, W.Va. woman is alive after a serious single-vehicle accident and police attribute her survival to the use of seat belts.The accident occurred Friday morning at 8:30 AM on Route 50 in Millwood. 42 year old Romey Lynn Michael, was driving a 2005 Honda Element SUV westbound on Route 50 when the vehicle [...]

Berryville 1st Grader Discovers Civil War Artifacts

The level of Civil War action that took place in and around Clarke County, Virginia makes our area a popular place for metal detector hobbyists. But even with the abundance of battlefields, camps and skirmish sites nearby, many metal detection enthusiasts spend years searching for that one “big find” only to be forced to settle [...]

Berryville to Hold Summit for the Arts in Clarke County

Riding on the wave of success the Fire House Gallery has experienced and the ongoing success of the annual artist workshop tour, local officials are reaching out to the community to provide greater support and exposure to the arts through the formation of an Arts Council in Clarke County. Arts Councils typically provide a link [...]

Bull Run District Title Up For Grabs Tonight in Clarke County

Tonight the Clarke County Eagles will lay it on the line in their final regular season game as they face the Madison Mountaineers for what could be a three way tie for the district championship. The final three weeks of district play have created the perfect storm in the Bull Run District. Two weeks ago [...]

Earthworks Landscaping Nurtures Web Presence

Earthworks Landscaping in Berryville Virginia has retooled their web presence and launched a new business website. The premier landscaping company specializes in high-end designs and installations as well as estate management and has been serving the Northern Virginia market since 1985. Earthworks Landscaping works closely with clients to bring landscape ideas to life. The design/build [...]

Balloon Festival a Huge Success Despite the Wind

Despite cool temperatures and blustery conditions at the 14th annual Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon, Wine and Music Festival, the event attracted huge crowds to Long Branch throughout the weekend. Windy conditions prevented balloons from flying on Saturday, but calmer conditions allowed for a Sunday morning launch. Huge crowds and steady traffic proved that even [...]

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