For original WHSV-TV3 article and news coverage, click here. Date: April 9, 2020 The Augusta County Public Library in Fishersville is serving the community during the COVID-19 crisis but in a different way. They’re using their 3D printer to make face shields. Each shield takes an hour to make. So far, they’ve made close to […]
For original The Recorder article, click here. Date: April 9, 2020 After a few trials and minor modifications, iMADE3D produced an excellent product the entire Highland Medical Center (HMC) is excited about, said HMC CEO Tish Amirault. “The iMADE3D face shield is lightweight, adjustable, comfortable, and most importantly, provides ample protection. HMC is extremely grateful and impressed […]
Date: April 7, 2020 As we know, the COVID-19 crisis is affecting us all – some more than others AND that is why Page County Economic Development, The Mimslyn Inn, Massanutten Resort, Rileyville Baptist Church, Rileyville Gospel Church and soon to be many more – are working together to provide a POP UP FOOD HUB for […]
For original article, click here. Date: April 6, 2020 James Madison University (JMU) students, their professor, JMU X-Labs, and local business and community partners are racing against the clock to help the Harrisonburg Farmers Market reopen on Saturday, April 11. The plan is to assist the Farmers’ Market vendors to set up online stores where customers […]
For original article, click here. Date: April 6, 2020 Mary Baldwin University (MBU) today announced an agreement with the Valley Mission to house approximately 30 of the agency’s family and senior clients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tullidge Residence Hall on the MBU campus. The move will create much needed space for implementing social distancing […]
For original Daily News-Record article, click here. Date: April 3, 2020 Starting today, Broadway will be temporarily suspending its meals tax and trash fees to assist the town’s residents and business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both measures will be effective until July 31 unless extended by the Town Council. Through a Facebook post on March 25, […]
For original Daily News-Record article, click here. Date: April 3, 2020 As many other businesses start to wind down or close in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Valley plastic manufacturer, Artisan Packaging in Harrisonburg, is increasing production of its health care products to keep up with demand, according to Jay Veenis, the plant manager. In […]
For original WHSV-TV3 article, click here. Date: April 2, 2020 A local fabric store is stepping in to help healthcare workers stay protected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ragtime Fabric in Harrisonburg has been providing supplies for seamstresses in the Valley to make masks, gowns, and scrubs for nurses at Sentara RMH. Lisa Arbogast said so […]
Date: March 31, 2020 F&M Bank today announced its holistic approach to help relieve the financial worries of its clients, employees and communities stemming from conditions of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. As information on the virus developed in recent weeks, President & CEO Mark Hanna, and the Bank’s executive team, were quick to mobilize flexible […]
For original WHSV article, click here. Date: March 31, 2020 WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) — Bloomaker, a hydroponically grown florist in Waynesboro, has slowed floral production. Instead, employees are now working to make face shields for local first responders. Click here to read full article. Joep Paternostre, the local Bloomaker owner, said he wants local first responders […]
