Author: Bruce Stambaugh
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Bruce Stambaugh, Contributor
Bruce Stambaugh is a retired school administrator. He and his wife Neva moved to the Harrisonburg area in 2017 to be near their three grandchildren. Bruce writes as a freelance writer, and enjoys hiking, birding, and photography.
Expanded Harrisonburg Police Auxiliary looking for a few good people
The Harrisonburg Police Department has a new Wanted list featuring zero people suspected of committing crimes. Rather, after a recent ordinance amendment by city council, the police auxiliary is expanding from 25 to 35 officers.
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Federal grant ensures Skyline Literacy can continue its mission in the Valley
A single phone call made all the difference for Skyline Literacy and the educational programs they provide. The non-profit organization, headquartered in Harrisonburg, which focuses on providing instruction for literacy skills and assisting legal immigrants in applying for U.S. citizenship, recently was awarded a $250,000 grant.
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Want to go behind the scenes with Valley-area first responders? There’s a podcast for that.
Inspired by one of the worst fires in this area in recent years, a veteran Harrisonburg firefighter has created a podcast aimed at clearing up some of the misconceptions about emergency services and allowing first responders tell their first-hand stories.
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Hidden museum holds links to Harrisonburg’s fiery past
Although it was never his title or in his job description, Larry Shifflett was — and still is — a teacher with a heavy emphasis on local history. Shifflett headed the city’s fire department from 1983 to 2016, longer than any other city chief and, along the way, unintentially built a museum.
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A life saved and a spontaneous act of gratitude could lead to more rescue celebrations
To say that Brad Schlabach is grateful to be alive would be a significant understatement. His wife, Jayne, takes it a little further.
“It’s a miracle,” she proclaims.
How one local restaurant decided to go green
Mr. J’s Bagels & Deli has gone green — and it has nothing to do with salads or even the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
