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Bath County Sheriff’s Office Weekly News Release April 28 – May 4
Bath County Sheriff’s Office Weekly News Release Sunday, April 28 through Saturday, May 4 Sunday, April 28 Deputy Altizer delivered an emergency message to a camper at Lake Moomaw. Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Dry Run Road. Deputy Miller responded to Bath Community Hospital for […] The post Bath County Sheriff’s Office Weekly News Release April 28 – May 4 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Valley Program for Aging Services to celebrate 50 years with anniversary events all year
Has faced major challenges over its 50-year history. Most notably, the rapidly aging Baby Boomers known as the “grey wave” and the COVID-19 pandemic. VPAS responded with seminars, consultation, dementia education and more support for family caregivers. “VPAS has been an important and reliable presence in our communities...
Weyers Cave woman pleads guilty to embezzlement of the Weyers Cave Ruritan Club
WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV) - Penny Whitecotton pleaded guilty in Augusta Circuit Court to one count of embezzlement over $1,000 after she was accused of stealing money from the Weyers Cave Ruritan Club. According to the Augusta County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, Whitecotton was the former treasurer of the Ruritan club...
D.M. Conner quarry expansion vote delayed by Augusta Board of Zoning Appeals.
VERONA – Benny Conner looked at the 100 feet of woods on top of a graded hill. On one side, the bottom of the hill, was his active quarry. The other side was untouched land. His permit required a 100-foot buffer along this section of quarry's edge and the adjoining property. “I started...
Bath County girls soccer team picks up second win
FORT CHISWELL – One score is all it took. The Bath County girls’ soccer team picked up its second win of the season last Tuesday with a 1-0 non-district victory over Fort Chiswell in Fort Chiswell. Laci Ryder provided all the offense that was needed for the Chargers as she knocked in a […] The post Bath County girls soccer team picks up second win appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Bath County Board of Supervisors sets agenda for May 14 meeting
COUNTY OF BATH, VIRGINIA BATH COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS BATH COUNTY COURTHOUSE – CIRCUIT COURT ROOM 2nd FLOOR Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Agenda Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Approve or modify the agenda Minutes – Approve minutes from April 9, 2024, Board of […] The post Bath County Board of Supervisors sets agenda for May 14 meeting appeared first on The Virginian Review.
More rain, unsettled weather for this week
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With a new week underway, the weather pattern will remain active for the next several days. Several rounds of steady, scattered showers will impact the area Monday afternoon, mostly after 1-3pm. Rain is expected to fall through the evening, adding to the already soaking rain and storms the pounded the region from the past weekend.
Shut out, again: AFP goes oh-for-the-journalism awards season again in 2024
It is, apparently, journalism awards season, the time where editors brag about how good they are, in the eyes of the judges, and for the umpteenth year, AFP was shut out, again, though that’s in part for lack of trying. Basically, ever since the now-former editor of the News...
Older adults may qualify for vouchers to purchase locally grown food from farmers’ markets
Older adults with a limited income may be eligible to receive $50 in vouchers to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs through the Farm Market Fresh for Seniors program. Eligible senior citizens may make purchases from the Staunton or Waynesboro farmers markets as well as the Project Grows...
Meet the student artist who the Augusta County School Board tried to ban
FORT DEFIANCE — When Abby Driscoll began putting together her art projects for Fort Defiance High School's spring show, she asked a few friends if they thought anyone would find it offensive. It was one particular piece that included Bible pages, part of a series of paintings about trauma, that she was thinking about. ...
A big solar thing in the county, annual trip to Betsy Bell for Staunton City Council: THE AGENDA
We know you were just wondering, What's going on at the planning commissions I should know about that could change my city or neighborhood or the character of the land? Well... Waynesboro's planning commission will on Tuesday consider requests to demolish structures in the Tree Street District and the Downtown Historic District. One is a "small shed" located near the rear of the property on 677 Walnut Ave. The other is a property on 539 W. Main...
Cougars shut out Chargers
COVINGTON – Round one goes to Alleghany. In a non-district varsity boys soccer contest last Friday, the Cougars rolled past Bath County 7-0 in Covington at Clifton Academy. Five different players scored for AHS. Brenden Seckner led the way for the Cougars with a 2-goal performance. Alleghany also found scores from Austin […] The post Cougars shut out Chargers appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Body found in Highland County not that of Staunton man who vanished in 2012
HIGHLAND COUNTY — A body discovered mid-April near the Confederate Breastworks Trail in Highland County is not that of a Staunton man who went missing around that area 12 years ago, according to the Highland County Sheriff's Office. On April 20, a body was found on a service road in the George Washington National Forest that connects to U.S. 250 near the Confederate Breastworks Trail, authorities said. On Wednesday, Chief Deputy John Wright of the Highland County...
Wageman pitches South Harrison into sectional championship round with 7-0 win over Tygarts Valley
LOST CREEK, W.Va. — Three multi-run innings and a shutout from junior pitcher Layton Wageman have the South Harrison Hawks in position to advance to the regional round of the Class A playoffs. The Hawks defeated Tygarts Valley, 7-0 in the winners bracket final of the Class A Region II, Section 1 Tournament.
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