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Get Ready For Election Day

Get Ready For Election Day

We’re heading down the home stretch in this year’s fall elections. Early in-person voting that began Sept. 22 concludes this Saturday, Nov. 4. The actual Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Next week this time – Wednesday, Nov. 8 – we should know the results of the elections. 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

Barking Dog Issue Should Be Addressed

Barking Dog Issue Should Be Addressed

Oct. 19, 2023 Editor, News Gazette: Ah ... how nice to open the windows for a good night’s sleep with the cooler weather upon us. Nope ... had to shut them again because of the relentless, annoying barking and baying of dogs from the three nearby kennels. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

‘A Sensible Compromise’ For Lake Merriweather

‘A Sensible Compromise’ For Lake Merriweather

Oct. 23, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: The Maury River flows entirely in Rockbridge County. It is a source of recreation, tourism and the source of drinking water for the city of Lexington. Part of the Maury is already a designated “Scenic River of Virginia.” To say the least, this river is of important ecological and economic importance to the county. Above the beloved Goshen pass is a large dam (1,300 feet x 43 feet tall) encompassing a lake (when full) of almost 400 acres and with a drainage area of 85 square miles. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

Former N-G Reporter Praised For Series

Former N-G Reporter Praised For Series

Editor, The News-Gazette: We’re not at all surprised to learn that the reporter you have mentored, Hope Huger, won first place in the feature series category for weekly newspapers of 6,000-9,000 circulation in the National Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper contest for her series on the Hosting Ukrainian Families (HUF) effort here. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

For Clark

Editor, The News Gazette: This letter is to endorse Michele Clark for treasurer of Rockbridge County. I have known Michele for many years and have served with her on church and community projects. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

For Burant

Editor, The News-Gazette: Kathy Burant and I met over 30 years ago as teachers in the first Rockbridge/Virginia Tech Masters of Education cohort. Later, we were both involved parents of Rockbridge County High athletes. From the start, I admired Kathy’s enthusiasm and dedication. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

For Ojure

Editor, The News-Gazette: Lenna Ojure will be a compassionate, well-informed school board member for the Buffalo District if elected to serve on the Rockbridge County School Board. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

For Smith

Editor, The News Gazette: I would like to encourage all voters of the Buffalo District to support Mack Smith in the upcoming election for Board of Supervisors. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

Our Thanksgiving Dance

Our Thanksgiving Dance

We’re ramping up to one of the most intense periods during the year here at the paper – producing and delivering our pre-Thanksgiving issue, which includes the holiday guide section. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

10/25/2023 12:00 AM

Solar Panels Versus Cornstalks

Solar Panels Versus Cornstalks

If decisions about whether to allow solar arrays on farms were dictated by what is most popular, there would likely be none in Rockbridge County. 10/25/2023 12:00 AM

‘Take Your Vote Seriously’

‘Take Your Vote Seriously’

Oct. 16, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I was shocked that local Democrats chose a recent college graduate to be their state senator candidate. I know very little of Jade Harris, but I do know that she has very little experience in government. In fact, she has limited experience in any career. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Ojure

Oct. 12, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Ayers

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I would like to encourage the voters of the Buffalo District to support Leslie Ayers by casting your votes for her to have another term as a member of our Board of Supervisors. I have known and worked for Leslie and her husband for many years and I can attest they both are genuinely kind and care about the people in our district. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Harris

Oct. 16, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Virginia Republicans are running scared on the issue of access to abortion care in the commonwealth. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Burant

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I am writing in support of Kathy Burant as a representative for the Natural Bridge District on the Rockbridge County School Board. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Clark

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I have had the privilege of getting to know Michele Clark as a professional and as a member in the community. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Head

Oct. 16, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: As our state senator, Chris Head has represented the 17th District in the House of Delegates since 2012. He currently serves as vice chairman of the House on Health, Welfare and Institutions. He also serves on the committees on Commerce and Energy, Privileges and Elections. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

For Whitesell

Oct. 13, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I write to strongly encourage our neighbors and friends in Rockbridge County to vote for Missy Whitesell for Rockbridge County treasurer on Nov. 7. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

What’s Going On At W&L

What’s Going On At W&L

First it was the questionable removal of the plaques noting Robert E. Lee’s horse Traveler once resided in the stable, now garage, of the former home of Robert E. Lee and now home of the president of Washington and Lee University. Followed by the removing of the plaque about Traveller’s history on his grave with a cheap pet cemetery plaque with only Traveler’s name and birth and death. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Out Of The Past

Out Of The Past

10/18/2023 12:00 AM

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