Developers behind a proposed 2-million-square-foot data center in Strasburg say the site is an ideal fit due to its existing infrastructure and zoning. At a public meeting Monday, residents raised questions about water usage, noise and economic benefits.

After Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors Chairman Josh Stephens challenged each supervisor to identify $600,000 in budget reductions — aiming to cut $3.6 million — supervisors took out their scalpels during a Tuesday evening budget session.

As the busy spring season approaches, Shenandoah National Park is preparing to manage the influx of visitors with at least a dozen fewer staff members — though some sources say the number of layoffs has reached 15 and could climb higher with additional cuts expected this week. Park advocates…