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Area Residents Observe Police Memorial Week
Current and retired law enforcement officers gathered Tuesday to honor former colleagues who have died in the line of duty. 

Our Region Gets New Judges
Two familiar faces in the local courts have been selected as judges.   

First Amendment Group Sides With Homeless Plaintiffs
An Albemarle based group is siding with five homeless men who are fighting the city over restrictions on panhandling.   

Albemarle Books Available For Public Review
Parents of Albemarle County students can take a look at new material for language arts, social studies and music classes.

Library Board may Keep Northside Closed On Sundays
The Northside branch of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library might not have Sunday hours during the next budget year.  

First Perfect 10 Gymnast To Speak At Monticello
Nadia Comăneci, the first Olympic gymnast to score a perfect 10, will be the guest speaker at Monticello's naturalization ceremony on July 4th.
 

Electoral Board Member Welcomes New Computer Software
A member of the Albemarle Electoral Board says there is new computer software that can catch people who try to register to vote in multiple states.    

Registration Deadline Looms For June Primary
If you want to participate in next month's Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, you are facing a registration deadline.   

UVA President Addresses New PVCC Graduates
The President of the University of Virginia helped Piedmont Virginia Community College wrap up another academic year.  

Some Parents Seek More Play Time For Kids
A Crozet area parent wants the Albemarle schools to establish more time for play or recess for students in kindergarten.  

Mass Transit Advocates Seek More Weekend Service
Backers of public transportation are urging city officials to add more weekend bus service.  

Western Bypass Low Bid Just Under $136 Million
VDOT opened the bids for the western bypass Friday morning, and the low offer was just under $136 million.

Area Teachers Celebrate Latest Golden Apple Awards
Many area teachers continued a springtime tradition this week, when they assembled to honor innovative educators who have received Golden Apple Awards. 

Albemarle School Board Adopts New Budget
The Albemarle School Board has adopted a more than $151 million budget. 

Governor Signs Campus Safety Legislation
Governor McDonnell has signed legislation that deals with safety on college campuses.  

Update: Police Identify Victim Of Fatal Crash On 29 South
Albemarle Police have identified the victim of a Thursday afternoon collision in the Covesville area.

Retail Sales Up In Charlottesville, Down In Albemarle
Compared to the first quarter of 2011, retail sales were up in Charlottesville, Greene and Louisa but declined in Albemarle. 

Former Local Soccer Coach Charged In Underage Sex Sting
A former local soccer coach has been accused of allegedly trying to solicit a minor in Page County. 

Supervisors To Cover VRS Costs For Employees
The Albemarle Supervisors have agreed to cover higher costs for most employees associated with the Virginia Retirement System.   

Albemarle Won't Allow Paving On Stretch Of Route 795
A landowner in southern Albemarle won't get to pave a stretch of Route 795 near the Hardware River.   

Albemarle Resident Makes Plea For Homeless Adults
An Albemarle resident is urging the County Supervisors to help ut some homeless adults.   

Two Albemarle School Leaders Change Jobs
There are some personnel changes in the Albemarle school system.