LURAY, Va. — On March 13 and 14, participating 7-Eleven stores are offering entire pizzas for just $3.14 in honor of “Pi Day.”

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LURAY, Va. — Massanutten Regional Library (MRL) is one of a select few library systems in the country to offer a streaming service similar to Netflix or Hulu. Anyone with a MRL library card can take advantage of the service — for FREE, and without ads.

The platform, called “Kanopy,” features movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and more.

The Kanopy app is available for download on all platforms, and can be enjoyed via TV, smart phone or tablet. Since MRL covers all associated costs, there’s absolutely no charge to library patrons.

To begin watching, users simply need to select the Massanutten Regional Library system on the app and then enter a library card number and PIN number.

Users can then browse the selection or search for individual titles. Items can be saved as “favorites” to watch later.

Will you find 2024 or 2025 releases on Kanopy? Probably not. But since many older movies are only available to rent via paid streaming services, savings via Kanopy can really add up.

With Kanopy, members are given 10 virtual viewing “tickets” per month (most movies “cost” two to four tickets). Once “purchased for viewing,” users have 48 hours to watch each selection.

Unused tickets do not carry over. If all tickets are used in one month, 10 brand new tickets are issued on the 1st of each following month.

New movies are added often.

Don’t yet have a Massanutten Regional Library card? Click HERE for complete details about requirements, and then visit your local branch to get your very own card.

BUT WAIT — THERE’S MORE!

The Shenandoah County Library System has its own free streaming app — Hoopla, which also offers audiobooks, ebooks, magazines and more.

Residents of Page County are eligible for FREE Shenandoah County Library memberships.

To get your card, visit the New Market library (or any Shenandoah County library) with valid ID.

LURAY, Va. — Depleted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) resources have been temporarily replaced with the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) …

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LURAY, Va. — It’s important to support local and regional journalism — especially outlets that don’t receive substantial revenue from advertisers. Larger publications, however, are often able to partner with library systems to offer content for free.

Massanutten Regional Library (MRL) has several great locations across the Valley. But they also offer online resources easily accessed via phone, computer or tablet — all from the comfort of one’s own home (or coffee shop or park bench). These resources include major (and local) newspapers.

Most publications available simply require a library card number for access. Larger publications may require a library card number and email address before access is provided. The Washington Post, for example, will ask library card holders to confirm a valid email address every five days, to resume free access.

These are not “free trial” offers. MRL will never ask for credit card or payment information.

MAJOR NEWSPAPERS INCLUDE:

The New York Times – Access to nytimes.com. You will need to create a nytimes.com account or use your existing account. NYT Cooking and Crossword are not included.

The Wall Street Journal – Access to The Wall Street Journal online. You will need to create a wsj.com account. Patrons who have a Massanutten Regional Library card can request a password to access wsj.com from home.

The Washington Post – Access to the Washington Post online. You will need to create a washingtonpost.com account or use your existing account.

REGIONAL AND LOCAL NEWSPAPERS INCLUDE:

The Breeze (JMU):  2012 – present         

Daily News-Record: 1993 – present 

Northern Augusta Journal: 2007 – present        

Page News and Courier:  2010 – present 

Roanoke Times:  1990 – present 

Rocktown Weekly:  2006 – present

The Shenandoah Journal (Dayton):  2007 – present         

Shenandoah Valley Business Journal:  2006 – present

The Valley Banner (Elkton):  2010 – present

Veritas (Bridgewater College): 2011 – present

To access the Massanutten Regional Library page for all of the newspapers listed above, click HERE.

Don’t yet have a Massanutten Regional Library card?

Click HERE for complete details about basic requirements, and then visit your nearest branch location to get your very own card.

LURAY, Va. — Xfinity customers who experience an internet outage may be eligible for a service credit.

If you experience a disruption of service, wait until service is restored, and then log on to the Xfinity app or Xfinity website with your user name and password.

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On March 14, 2025, in honor of “Pi Day,” participating 7-Eleven stores are offering their massive pizzas for just $3.14.

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An app from the Purina Company is giving pet owners a way to receive sample packs, valuable coupons and occasionally, even full-size products.

The MyPurina app, available for Android and iPhone, offers users several ways to save.

Get Started

Download the app HERE.

Create an account (they will not spam your inbox). You get 400 points just for joining.

Immediately check the “REWARDS” tab at the bottom of the app screen. There, you will find offers for free cat and dog treats or valuable coupons. Like this:

All items (including coupons) are sent via regular US Mail, so the app will confirm your mailing address before sending each item. Items may take up to two weeks to arrive.

Save Even More

Earn points on every Purina product you buy by simply uploading photos of your receipts (they’ll also accept screen shots of online purchases).

Get 10 points for every $1 you spend on any Purina product in any store, on any site.

Purina pet food brands include: Fancy Feast, Tidy Cat, Dog Chow, Friskies, Purina One, Beyond, ProPlan and Puppy Chow.

Points add up quickly and can be redeemed for pet accessories or high-value coupons (such as $5 off cat litter or $20 off of a $30 case of cat food).

Better yet, if you purchase a product and immediately use a free coupon, Purina will still reward you for that purchase with points in the app.

Don’t forget to occasionally open the app and tap the “Rewards” tab for new freebies.

VIRGINIA - The Department of Forestry (DOF) is partnering with retail nurseries to offer discounts on eligible native trees and shrubs.

The Throwing Shade VA program incentivizes customers to purchase native species of trees and shrubs, and nurseries to promote native species through customer discounts of $25 on eligible trees valued at $50 or more.

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A national convenience store chain is doing its part to help beat local winter blahs.

In a February 4, 2025 media release, 7-Eleven representatives announced that they are rewarding custom…

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