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Children, cheerleaders, pageant queens, tractors and politicians and their families were all a part of the annual Labor Day parade in Buena Vista Monday morning. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

Mark Cline’s Jumpin’ Jack Flash performs Rolling Stones favorites for an appreciate audience at the park on Labor Day. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photo)

Davis and Baker Halls at Washington and Lee University along the south side of Washington Street have now been demolished as the university makes way for the new Williams School of Commerce building, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025. Demolition of Davis Hall began the first full week of August (seen at right) and the remnants of Baker Hall were being cleaned up this week (above). (Darryl Woodson photos)

The “main street” of Fairfield was a busy place Saturday as the village held its annual Heritage Day. Among the draws for the event was a working apple cider press (above). Katie Clemmer shows Maria Ricconi, Luella Harrison and Coralee Harrison how the press works. Other attractions included antique tractors and cars (see in photos at right). (all photos by Stephanie Mikels Blevins)

Area residents are invited to experience the beauty of classical guitar in the peaceful setting of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lexington, with a performance of works ranging from the 16th century Spanish Vihuela, Fiery Spanish and Latin American Romantic period music to 20th century American and Brazilian guitar music.

Last week we enjoyed a few days of very mild temperatures that gave us a preview of fall but we have returned to hot temperatures this week and the dry conditions that developed in mid-August (or earlier) have persisted resulting in a classic late summer drought.

Fifty-three members of the Hart family gathered at the Rockbridge Baths Volunteer Fire Department on July 29 for the Hart Reunion, an annual event of at least 70 years.

The second Sunday of every month at 5 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington St., Lexington, offers a Celebration of Holy Eucharist in the Taizé tradition of Contemplative Song and Prayer.

Oronoco Church will be celebrating its 99th annual homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 10:30 a.m.

Homecoming at Haines Chapel will be held this Sunday, Sept. 10, with food, music and worship.

First Baptist Church in Lexington will celebrate its 156th and the fifth anniversary of Pastor McKinley Williams with three special services this month.

Pursuant to Code of Virginia Sections 15.2-2204 and 15.2-1800, notice is given that the City Council of the City of Buena Vista will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the following matters. 1) Repeal of Chapter 20 Human Relations of the Code of the City of Buena Vista, for the purpose of repealing a local fair housing ordinance which is superseded by state and federal laws and regulations.

Regional Fair Returns To Glasgow This Week

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Assembly Candidates Make Their Cases In BV

Partial Wall Separates Lee Statue From View

Ticket sales for the Shenandoah Valley Limited excursion, pulled by the famous Northern & Western 611 engine, are still available, but are going fast, according to Steve Powell, president of Virginia Scenic Railway.

Rockbridge Chosen For State Program

Carilion Only Seeing Slight Rise In Admissions

50 Years Ago

I have been fascinated by beaches for as long as I can remember.