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During last week’s hearing on the animals seized from the Natural Bridge Zoo, the topic of previous inspections by the USDA was raised by the zoo’s attorney.

As we bid adieu to the year 2023, we are saying goodbye to a number of local government leaders whose terms of office are ending and who have made significant contributions to the Rockbridge area community.

I am not a regular church goer and haven’t been for years. But I still consider Trinity United Methodist Church to be my home church.

50 Years Ago

Republicans’ Policies On Immigrants Questioned

Wins Addresses VMI December Graduates

James Richard Gray, 77, of Lexington died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at his home.

Robert Phillips Eversmann, most recently from WinstonSalem, N.C., entered eternal rest on Dec. 12, 2023, after a brief illness.

Nathaniel Ellsworth Timmons, 94, formerly of Fredericksburg and more recently of Rockbridge Baths, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Ella Mae Richardson Branche, 69, peacefully passed away in Richmond on Dec. 18, 2023, surrounded by family.

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ruth Wood Garber, moved on to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. She passed away peacefully at her home, with family members by her side.

The Rockbridge County High School boys basketball team suffered a 67-40 road loss to Valley District rival Harrisonburg on Tuesday of last week.

‘We’re Heading … In The Right Direction’

The Sheridan House located at 201 N. Randolph St. was demolished last week. The historic home was heavily damaged in a fire in February of 2016, after which it went through several owners while no repairs were made to the house. Earlier this year, a petition from citizens requesting that the city take steps to prompt some action, either to tear the building down or to repair it, was presented to the Lexington City Council. Owner Chy Clark submitted a request for demolition to the Lexington Architecture Review Board to demolish the building, which was granted. Clark this week declined to comment on future plans for the property.

We miss you every minute of every day. We hear your laughter, see your smile and those beautiful eyes that speak to you without a word spoken. Memories you gave us are now treasures, The second Christmas without you will be tears from missing you and laughing remembering our family times together. We will forever love you to the Moon and Back, Love, Dad, Mom, Maggie and Marley. Please advocate for our younger generations to be included in our Medical Necessity Scope of Care for all Cancer screenings. Cancer is a frightening word. But just as frightening and infuriating are hearing the words our medical standards for cancer screenings at younger ages have failed your loved one. Do not let your younger loved ones be the next ones to hear the word Cancer.