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Four individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the dognapping of Brisco, a Great Pyranees dog, from Reid Road on Christmas Day.

The hearing on animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo in December resumed ,

Jan. 8, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: Worryingly, Rep. Ben Cline seems to be losing his grip on reality.

Jan. 3, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: The CARE Rockbridge Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Parade has for the past seven years brought us together in our fight for justice and the common good. As we prepare for a new year, we ask that you mark your calendars for our eighth annual community parade on Jan. 15, stepping off at 10:30 a.m. in front of Randolph Street United Methodist Church, at 118 S. Randolph St. in Lexington.

Jan. 4, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the continued veneration of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson by the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Daughters of the Confederacy and their comrades. While I respect the importance of understanding our nation’s history, it is imperative that we critically assess the actions of historical figures, particularly those who chose to betray their oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States.

Jan. 2, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette Congratulations to all of the candidates in these last local elections, winners and losers.

Jan. 2, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: Those that have listened to the goings-on in Richmond over the past few years have heard all the discussions of the Virginia Clean Economy Act and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Jan. 2, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: The letter that follows was sent to Lexington City School Board members and was signed by 38 RCHS/LHS LGBTQIA+ alumni, 37 supporting RCHS/LHS alumni, and 27 supporting community members. Visit tiny.cc/Dec23 letter for the full list of signees.

Jan. 4, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: First of all, I want to thank The News-Gazette for being fair and balanced. I have been reading The News-Gazette for some time; they report on all sides of the news.

Jan. 8, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: Thanks to Glenn Rose for his column “The Real Threat.”

Jan. 8, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: I am writing in response to Mr. Carl Pattison’s letter to the editor published Dec. 27 and Mr. Rose’s column published Jan. 3 regarding immigration.

Jan. 8, 2024 Editor, The News-Gazette: Can you recommend a candidate?

Wildcats And Blues Compete Well In Tournaments

William Robert Staton, 82, of Buena Vista passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

Francis “Fran” E. Bloxton, Jr., 78, passed away Jan. 4, 2024.

Helen Wright Bare, 92, of Buena Vista passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. She lived her life in Buena Vista.

Richard Allen Miller, 55, of Natural Bridge Station died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at his home.

Gerda Annalize Heinze Koch Smith, 89, of Glasgow died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at her home.

Billy Franklin Minter Sr., 73, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at his home with his family.

Nancy Moore Burnette, age 69 of Lexington, was called home on Christmas Eve after courageously fighting cancer and other illnesses. Even though we are heartbroken, she has found that perfect peace and was able to celebrate Christmas with Jesus.