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Healthy Kids Day Saturday

Published on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30, encouraging families to take a moment to help kids be kids and set them up for a summer of success.

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Rabies Clinic In Glasgow Saturday

Published on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

A low-cost rabies vaccination for dogs and cats will be offered at the Glasgow Lifesaving and First Aid building this Saturday, April 30, from 1 to 3 p.m.

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The benefit powder puff football game last week at Rockbridge County High School provided a lot of excitement and was the result of work by a large number of students and faculty members. The game was planned by Robyn Sherman’s Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Level 1 class. Current and alumnus members of the FCCLA sold tickets, the culinary classes sold concessions, and Jessika Crance’s classes designed the t-shirts. SCA members provided commentary, football coaches Martin Cox and Dan Fallen officiated and the athletic department and administrative team provided support. “The atmosphere at the event was amazing,” said Sherman. “We were one coming together as a Wildcat family. It was a great day to be a Wildcat.” (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

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‘The Effinger Hilton’ 30 Years Later

Published on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

Editor’s note: Karyn Gardner, who is the Arnolds Valley correspondent for The News-Gazette, submitted the following story about the night when rising floodwaters forced the county school system to keep the students at Effinger Elementary at the school overnight on April 21-22, 1992.

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PMHS News

Published on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

On April 9, Parry McCluer High School had its first dance back in the school since 2019. The theme of this year’s prom was “Once in a Blue Moon” and the gym was filled with twinkling lights and beautiful decorations. Students had a good time dancing and hanging out with their friends. After students’ nominations were placed, Taylorann Cash and Trey Orren were voted prom queen and king, and everyone joined them in a dance.

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Attempted Murder Charge Certified

Published on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

Charges of strangulation, malicious wounding and attempted murder against John Edward Smith of Natural Bridge Station were certified to a Rockbridge grand jury Monday by Judge Robert C. Hagan Jr.

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W&L Master Plan Discussion To Continue

Published on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

The Lexington Planning Commission approved recommendations for portions of Washington and Lee University’s master plan at its April 14 meeting.

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Winning Fisherman

Published on Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

Easton from Troutville, shown here with staff members of Natural Bridge State Park, caught the prize-winning fish at the fourth annual Kids Fishing Day at the park early this month. Over 600 adults and children were in attendance during the event, which involved support from the community. Spencer Home Center, Rockbridge Area Tourism, and the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park sponsored the event and providing the fish. The Natural Bridge Ruritan Club volunteered to stock fish prior to the event and, along with the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office, provided help during the fishing experience.