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A proposal for a dog park on city-owned land between McCorkle Drive and the U.S. 11 bypass was made to Lexington City Council during a work session this past Thursday. Patrick Madigan and Thomas Wagner of the city’s Public Works Department made a presentation on a conceptual plan to develop the dog park on a long, narrow .2-acre strip of land. Preliminary cost estimates for the project, eyed for the spring of 2024, were estimated at $54,240. The project would include a 48-inch-high split-rail fence with wire fabric, posts and dual gates, signage, riprap around a slope and an adjacent paved parking lot. The consensus of Council was to have staff develop more detailed plans.

If you’re a parent of a young child or children, you’re no doubt getting ready for an exciting Christmas morning.

Rachel Clark, (630) 607-9938 [email protected] New Monmouth Presbyterian Church’s adult and children’s choirs presented their Christmas cantata on Sunday morning entitled “Do you hear what I hear?”

Rockbridge

Following a preliminary hearing in Lexington General District Court last week, several charges against a Natural Bridge man have been certified to a Rockbridge County Circuit Court grand jury.

An update on efforts to complete the last mile of access to high-speed internet broadband service in Rockbridge County was given to the Board of Supervisors on Dec. 11 by County Administrator Spencer Suter.

Guests and employees gathered outside of Natural Bridge Hotel Dec. 9 to participate in its inaugural tree lighting event. Hot cocoa and commemorative ornaments were provided. The hotel is under new ownership by cousins Ugandhar “Kumar” Mukkamala and Vijutha Gutta, and the tree lighting was one of the new events planned for this month. (Anneliese Schneider photos)

Center Will Be Located Near Stadium

When Santa came to visit Collierstown children on Dec. 9, he had to make a detour from the field across from the Effinger firehouse to the Collierstown Baptist Church because of rainy weather. However, children had lots of fun there meeting with him and participating in various crafts. The event was sponsored by the community churches. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

PM Boys Drop Thriller, Trounce Two Foes

PM’s Lee Breaks School Record In Girls’ Indoor 3200

RC Boys Defeat East Rockingham For First Win

The Rockbridge County High School wrestling team suffered a 45-33 loss in a dual meet at Greenbrier East in West Virginia on Tuesday of last week.

Deborah Potter McCormick, 540-463-7652

PM Girls Start 2-0 In Pioneer

The Rockbridge County High School girls basketball team started Valley District action with a pair of losses last week, falling 54-19 to Broadway at home last Tuesday before losing at East Rockingham 52-24 on Friday.

Kelly To Lead Soccer Team, Youngdahl Tabbed As Tennis Coach

Esther Pennington, 540-291-2629 The children of High Bridge Presbyterian Church lit the (Love) Advent candle this past Sunday.

The Rev. Scott Covington of Buena Vista Baptist Church shares a Christmas story with guests of the Buena Vista Rotary Club’s Christmas luncheon that was held Dec. 6 at the Buena Vista firehouse. The guests were from the Eagles Nest, Magnolia Center and Maury River Senior Center.The Buena Vista Rotary Club has been doing this annual luncheon during the Christmas holidays for more than 40 years. (Becca Smith photo)

It may have been raining, but that didn’t stop a number of area residents from turning out for Christmas in the Park at Glen Maury Park on Dec. 10. Among the scenes were (clockwise from above) Santa visiting with children; Becky Massie and Millie Sizer handing out treats; a youth group from SVU performing; and a local youth telling Santa what he wants for Christmas. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Wednesday, Dec. 20