The Stauntonian

The Stauntonian

Stauntonian Vol. 1, Issue 6 | Infrastructure Strain & Rebuilding MBU

Nine water main breaks test the city’s aging utilities, Mary Baldwin moves to restore community trust, and the Queen City begins to thaw after a record-breaking cold snap.

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Brad Thomas
Feb 05, 2026
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The Week in Review

Staunton is emerging from a historically severe weather cycle. This week, city officials confirmed a rare weather streak: six consecutive days where temperatures failed to reach 32°F, a phenomenon recorded only ten times since the 1890s. The deep freeze has taken a visible toll on city infrastructure, with Public Works crews managing t…

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