Martinsville NewsLocal news for Martinsville, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Body found in burning home- July 4, 2008 The body of a man was found inside a burning Martinsville home Friday morning, according to Martinsville Fire Chief Kenneth Draper.http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/body-found-in-burning-home?fromrss=1 Jobless rates on rise- July 3, 2008 College students entering the job market pushed local unemployment rates up in May, and Martinsville still has the state's highest jobless rate, according to the Virginia Employment Commission .http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/jobless-rates-on-rise?fromrss=1 American to cut 400 jobs- July 3, 2008 American of Martinsville will eliminate about 400 jobs at its Redd Level plant in Martinsville and end most wood furniture production here by late summer, the company announced Wednesday.http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/american-to-cut-400-jobs?fromrss=1 Recycling policies changing in city- July 3, 2008 Effective this week, the city of Martinsville will no longer recycle glass, but it has expanded its paper recycling program, officials announced Wednesday.http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/recycling-policies-changing-in-city?from... Ferrill reflects on time with council- July 2, 2008 Working as a team gets things accomplished, Martinsville City Councilman Ron Ferrill has found out during his eight years in public office.http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/ferrill-reflects-on-time-with-council?fr... Sheriff reports arrests- July 2, 2008 State Trooper Patrick Meade and Patrick County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ricky D. Rorrer received awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving at the annual Smith Mountain Lake Chapter's MADD dinner held in Roanoke ...http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/sheriff-reports-arrests?fromrss=1 Festival celebrates culture, community- July 1, 2008 People young and old gathered at the Heritage Field Fest on Saturday for an afternoon of music, storytelling and history, spanning from thousands of years ago to the 20th century.http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/festival-celebrates-culture-community?fr... Departing council members honored- July 1, 2008 City officials bid farewell to two departing Martinsville City Council members with a reception Tuesday night before the regular council meeting.http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/departing-council-members-honored?fromrs... Fourth suspect caught at Lake Lanier in the city- July 1, 2008 All suspects in Monday's shooting now in custody Henry County, Martinsville and State Police officers stand outside the car where suspect Carl Turner is in the backseat.http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/fourth-suspect-caught-at-lake-lanier-in-... County to staff more trash sites- July 1, 2008 Five out of seven convenience center sites in Henry County soon will be staffed in an effort to keep the sites clean and try to stop illegal dumping.http://www.topix.net/city/martinsville-va/2008/07/county-to-staff-more-trash-sites?fromrss... |