The Stauntonian

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The Stauntonian: Volume 1, Issue 34 | Rails, Rhythm & Roaming

Staunton’s Amtrak station is getting a $15.6 million federal facelift. SummerFest ‘26 takes over downtown for a Saturday celebration. And the Valley's bear encounters are becoming the new normal.

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Aug 20, 2026
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Federal money is finally headed toward the platform cracks and missing handrails that have made Staunton’s Amtrak station feel more like a relic than a gatewa…

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