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Tobie Anne Conner Snow died June 21

Tobie Anne Conner Snow died June 21

06/21/2023 03:37 PM

Patricia "Patty" Louise McKee McManus, 87,of Lexington died June 12

Patricia "Patty" Louise McKee McManus, 87,of Lexington died June 12

06/21/2023 03:31 PM

Goshen Beach Party Postponed; Chicken Sale Continues

Goshen Beach Party Postponed; Chicken Sale Continues

06/21/2023 01:27 PM

Robert "Bobby" Wayne Brads, 81, of Buena Vista died June 20, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Wayne Brads, 81, of Buena Vista died June 20, 2023

06/21/2023 01:15 PM

Virginia Brown Bennington, 86, of Rockbridge Baths died June 20

Virginia Brown Bennington, 86, of Rockbridge Baths died June 20

06/21/2023 01:14 PM

Martha Lea Harrison Sorrells, 83, of Buena Vista died June 20

Martha Lea Harrison Sorrells, 83, of Buena Vista died June 20

06/21/2023 01:12 PM

Juneteenth In Lexington

Juneteenth In Lexington

The Lex Rock BV Juneteenth celebration drew a crowd to Richardson Park in Lexington Saturday afternoon and evening for food, music, vendors, a talent show, basketball contests and fellowship. Providing DJ services in the afternoon was (at top right) William “DJ Mook” Jones, while Apple Butter Soul performed in the evening. Running a free throw shooting contest was (below) was Eric Walker. Ginny Sieminski (in photo at bottom left) offered tattoo services, and Josh Ronnenberg drew caricatures. Let’s Do Lunch catering service (right) was one of the many food options available at Saturday’s event at Richardson Park. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos) 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Accidents Shut Down Interstates

Accidents Shut Down Interstates

A 10-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 near Fairfield Saturday morning sent four people to local hospitals and shut down the interstate for several hours. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Peach Tree Basics This Saturday

Peach Tree Basics This Saturday

This Saturday in Crozet, Virginia Cooperative Extension in partnership with Chiles Family Orchard will host an introductory seminar on peach tree establishment and ma n a g e ment for home owners and small-scale producers from 9 to 11 a.m. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Social Services Pact OK’d

Social Services Pact OK’d

All three Rockbridge area jurisdictions have approved a regional agreement that spells out how capital expenses and operations costs will be divided for a planned new social services building. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Landmark Year For Local Lacrosse

Landmark Year For Local Lacrosse

Area High School,College Squads Tasted Success In 2023 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

High Bridge

Please remember worship services at High Bridge Presbyterian Church will begin at 10 a.m. each Sunday through the end of August. Deacons are providing Lemonade on the Lawn after worship, weather permitting. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Collierstown

On Sunday, June 18, Pastor Greg Gertz was the guest speaker at the 11 a.m. worship service of the Collierstown Presbyterian Church. His sermon was entitled “How to be a Proactive Dad.” During the children’s time for discovery led by Rosalea Potter, a video prepared by the fathers in the congregation was shown. The ages of those speaking spanned five decades. The men shared what they thought were the greatest things about being a dad and how fatherhood had enriched their lives. Following the worship service lemonade and cookies were provided by the Worship Committee and enjoyed by all on the church’s front lawn. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Vesuvius

Happy birthday wishes are being sent to Bential Groah, Keith Fields, Holton Landes, Becky Hite, Joyce Ralston and Buddy Waymack. Happy anniversary wishes go out to Gary and Lanny Price and Kevin and Tonya Phillips. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Daniel Cook, Leroy Tomes, Naomi Clark Nuckols, Lillie Bowers Fitzgerald, Donald Firebaugh, and Eugene Mullenax Reports are in and once again the Raphine Volunteer Fire Company’s carnival was a huge success this year. As many of you know the company was instrumental in locating the airplane that crashed near Montebello. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Hardy Wins Medals

Hardy Wins Medals

Lexington resident Ken Hardy earned three medals at the National Veterans Golden Age Games held May 22-24 in Des Moines, Iowa. Hardy’s best event was the long jump, which he won with a leap of 11 feet, 1 inch, setting a record for his age group. Hardy, 75, earned silver medals in both the 50-meter backstroke and the 50-meter sprint and placed sixth in the 1500-meter race walk. The NVGAG is an annual, national competition open to U.S. military veterans over the age of 55. Next year, the NVGAG will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

‘Century’s Witness’ Wins Book Award

‘Century’s Witness’ Wins Book Award

Biography Written By Area Resident 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Calendar Of Events

Calendar Of Events

Wednesday, June 21 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Fiddlin’And Pickin’

Fiddlin’And Pickin’

Fiddlin’And Pickin’ 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Celebrating Juneteenth In Glasgow

Celebrating Juneteenth In Glasgow

Glasgow residents celebrated Juneteenth this past Friday and Saturday, at the James E. Thompson Sr. Community Center. Events kicked off on Friday evening with a Rockbridge Historical Society presentation and showing of the film “Green Book.” As part of the opening ceremonies on Saturday afternoon, a parade of community members carrying Pan-African flags processed into the old auditorium of the former Glasgow School. AT TOP LEFT, Keshia Harwill, her 9-monthold daughter Aylah and Dontae Kelly enter the auditorium. MIDDLE ROW LEFT, Deacon Larry Hartwill of Union Baptist Church, who gave the prayer at the beginning of the celebration Saturday, shares a laugh with Jerry Thompson, son of James Thompson Sr. MIDDLE ROW CENTER, Mayor Paul Williams addresses the crowd. MIDDLE ROW RIGHT, Morgan Kelly reads from a speech by Martin Luther King Jr. AT LEFT, free concessions were available from the school’s old cafeteria. (Joann Ware photos) 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

More Music At Grace Episcopal

More Music At Grace Episcopal

Three concerts are scheduled in upcoming weeks as part of the “Music on the Courtyard” series at Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington St. in Lexington. 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

Vacation With The News-Gazette

Vacation With The News-Gazette

It’s summer! It’s vacation time! 06/21/2023 12:00 AM

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