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Paper: prosecutor Robertson 'forgot his duty'
Staunton’s porn-busting prosecutor Raymond Robertson has come under fire from his hometown newspaper because he allegedly “forgot his duty” by painting a 13-year-old girl as a temptress and helped to dismiss what he allegedly called “pretty excusable” charges against the man who would later be accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in the middle of a quiet Staunton street. (0)

Hook dude shines on NBC29
The man who oversees the delivery of the Hook each week, Jeffrey Norford, is in the news again for his extravagent holiday lights. (0)

Progress parent keeps sinking
Just three years ago, Media General was a $69 stock, but after a steady dive, including a 22 percent drop today, the Richmond-based parent company of the Daily Progress trades for just a $1.50 per share, a monumental fall, even in the beleaguered world of daily newspapers. (0)

Murder suspect a convicted predator
The man arrested in connection with Sunday’s slaying of a 20-year-old woman in Staunton has been identified as 27-year-old convicted child molester John Michael Mason, according to information on the State Police sexual offender registry and the Waynesboro News-Virginian. (0)

Daily News likes posh spots
The New York Daily News travels to Charlottesville, sips wine at Barboursville, touts AAA four-diamond room and board at Keswick Hall and Fossett’s restaurant, enjoys Fleurie and for casual dining, recommends Enoteca. Next week, a look at Charlottesville’s one-diamond establishments? (0)

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