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Iconic Engine To Pull Fall Excursions

Three siblings from the Charlottesville area drowned in the James River near Arnolds Valley last Friday evening.

The Lexington Architecture Review Board voted 4-1 last Thursday to approve an application by Chy Clark for a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of the historic Sheridan House located at 201 Randolph St. Several members of the board expressed regret about the situation, but ultimately felt that the decision was in the best interest of the city.

Collette Barry-Rec, a longtime advocate for military service members and founder of the Care-Box Project, died in her home on Aug. 1.

First Classes Set For Fall

Aug. 9, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I have been a member of the board of directors of the Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) for only four years, and I continue to be amazed at the number and variety of services the health center offers.

ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice (formerly Rockbridge Area Hospice and Mountain Regional Hospice) has been named a 2023Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide a positive patient experience and high-quality care as measured by the patient and caregiver experience. It acknowledges the highest performing agencies by analyzing the performance of the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey satisfaction measures.

A strategic economic development plan that will guide Rockbridge County’s efforts to recruit and retain business and industry over the next five years was adopted July 24 by the Board of Supervisors.

Pursuant to Code of Virginia Section 15.2-2204 and the City of Buena Vista Land Development Regulations, notice is given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the following matters.

The fate of the Sheridan House at 201 N. Randolph Street is once again coming before the Lexington Architecture Review Board, as it previously did nearly seven years ago.

Patrons of the Rockbridge Regional Library System will need to adjust their schedules as the RRLS has reduced their hours at four of their branches – a reflection of increased operating costs.

Squall Line Blew Through Lexington

Groundbreaking For RIC

Lexington City Council members got a first-hand look at Jordans Point Park July 20 as they reviewed planned improvements called for in the park’s Master Plan. Director of Public Works Patrick Madigan and City Manager Jim Halasz led the tour, which took place prior to council’s meeting.

Two of the three men involved in a breaking and entering in Buena Vista in January were indicted by a Buena Vista Grand Jury last week. Tytray Lamont Martin, 45, of Highland Springs and Dakota Ryan Camden, 19, of Roanoke, were each indicted on one count of burglary and one count of conspiracy to commit burglary in relation to an incident that occurred at a residence on 4th Street and Sycamore Avenue on Jan. 26.

Part of Va. 631 (Union School Road) in Rockbridge County is scheduled to be closed to through traffic for about three months beginning Monday, Aug. 7. This closure will allow the Virginia Department of Transportation to replace a bridge over a Kerrs Creek tributary. The location is just east of the intersection with Va. 631/638 (Muddy Lane).