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This past Sunday’s worship service at High Bridge Presbyterian Church was provided by Linda Trumbo. After service, everyone enjoyed a covered-dish luncheon for the Birthday Objective by the Presbyterian Women.

Last week we announced that Andrea “Andi” Bradley had been hired as the new administrative assistant in Town Hall to replace longtime employee Jane Higginbotham, who is retiring. She was to have started her new job this past Monday, but she was informed by the town’s lawyer, Grace Crickenbarger, this past week that she was suddenly not eligible and couldn’t be hired.

On Sunday, May 21, New Monmouth Presbyterian Church enjoyed special music from the kids’ praise team. Laura Hotinger and Carson led the children in singing “Holy Spirit.” Leila Hackett, Ambrose Clark, Clementine Clark and Marigold Clark all sang solos, and Cordelia Clark accompanied on the keyboard. The youth group, led by Tim and Janeen Welsh, met after church for lunch and fellowship, and they delivered flowers to shut-ins.

Mountain View Elementary School celebrated the end of the school year with field day last week. Students had great fun participating in obstacle courses, water activities, relay races, and the classic rainbow parachute. To finish off the day, the school provided a cookout lunch. (Hope Huger photos)

Lylburn Downing Middle School presented its many musicians at its spring band recital earlier this month. ABOVE, band director Karen Doyle conducts the jazz band, which demonstrated their hard work with improvisation solos. BELOW, the seventh and eighth grade band join together to play songs. (photos courtesy of LDMS Principal Abbott Keesee)

The community Vacation Bible School will begin at the Palmer Community Center on Sunday, June 4, at 6 p.m. There will be classes for all ages and dinner will be served each evening.

Fairfield Elementary School hosted a Title I literary fun night, “Bikes and Books,” last Thursday. Students and families enjoyed a summer-like night with bikes, free books, bubbles, popsicles, and face painting. (Hope Huger photos)

Spotswood Vote Sparked Look At Multifamily Dwelling Issue

Laurel Sheffield graduated on May 13 from Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions with the degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Governor Signs Indoor Ag Bills In Raphine Stop

As we salute the 319 graduating high school seniors who will cross the stage to receive their diplomas at Virginia Military Institute’s Cameron Hall Thursday and Saturday, we would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of teachers who made this milestone possible.

The debate over what to do with the proposed Gold Star Monument seems much like being confronted with what to do with inheriting family heirlooms.

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The Virginia State Police are investigating a death that occurred along Interstate 81 in northern Rockbridge County last Wednesday afternoon.

May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: A coup is the attempt by a minority to overthrow the will of the majority.

May 19, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I would personally like to thank the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office for their sincerity and professionalism in their assistance of the passing of a friend over the weekend.