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A police chase in Rockbridge County on Saturday ended with the suspect’s death by suicide.

TRACK Trails Celebrated At Events

A Staunton man was arrested following an attempted car theft at the Steeles Tavern Post Office last Wednesday night.

Members of the Virginia Military Institute pipe band played at the funeral of Mike Hill, the 61-year-old custodian at the Covenant School and Covenant Presbyterian Church, on April 4 at Stephens Valley Church in West Nashville, Tenn.

Mobile Health Units Expanding Access

Lexington takes its trees seriously. The late Rev. LaVert Taylor, an African American minister and member of City Council, once chided his colleagues on Council for what he viewed as their caring more about trees than the city’s troubled youth. We wouldn’t go that far but it is definitely true that many Lexington residents are passionate about their trees.

For as long as I can remember I have loved makeup. Of course when I was little, I was discouraged from wearing it, but that didn’t stop me from secretly exper imenting with it. I can remember wanting to emulate Marcia Brady’s shimmering eyeshadow by smearing Crest toothpaste on my eyelids. Bad idea. I’m really surprised I didn’t blind myself.

Is your organization offering a summer camp this year?

Karyn Gardner, (540) 228-2176, (540) 655-3646 [email protected]

Deborah Potter McCormick, 463-7652

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April 12, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: It is Republican policy to keep weapons of war on our streets. There are three reasons for this: their donors desire this, their base demands it, and they see it a key method to their obtaining and retaining power outside the ballot box.

April 12, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Our local paper contained a letter to the editor recently basically laying blame for the ills of society on Republicans. She is rightfully upset by the Nashville shootings and others. We all are. Of course, the reasons of what to do about it are where divergence begins. Her arguments are the same starting with “common sense” and ending with “assault.”

April 17, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: My wife Sunny and I attended the Ukrainian dinner last Saturday, April 15, at Grace Episcopal Church. It was an inspiring moment – made you proud to be a citizen of Lexington.

April 14, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Word is out. Clearly some folks enjoy what we call progress (which can also become sprawl), for that is good for business.

April 17, 2023 Editor: The News-Gazette As you travel westbound on U.S. 60, Midland Trail, nearing Lexington, just past the Goodwill store, there is an incredible eyesore of an abandoned house close to the roadway on the right side. The roof is crumbling, as well as the porch and walls, and the “yard” around the house is covered in litter and trash.

Mom, you’ve been gone for 3 years now, and on April 11th, Dad & I and your whole family wanted to wish you a Happy 83rd Birthday in your heavenly home! We miss you & love you with all our hearts. We can’t wait to see you again in Heaven.

Elsie Allen Montgomery, 91 years young of Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, April 14, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 21, 1931, in Buena Vista.