As of this past Friday, individuals who live or spend time in the Central Shenandoah Health District can complete an interest form for the monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS. The district will begin to vaccinate individuals who may be at higher risk of monkeypox exposure.
Aug. 11, 2022 Editor, The News-Gazette: Over the past week, COVID19 rates have been rising moderately across the United States as the Omicron variant increases in prevalence. With this said, politicians may be concerned with sponsoring appropriate legislation to address this problem. While addressing COVID-19 domestically remains a priority, equally pressing is the need for the United States to provide support to countries internationally that continue to be ravaged by the pandemic.
A request for Hull’s Drive-In Theater to be exempt from paying real estate taxes will be considered by the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting this Monday, Aug. 22.
A fire that apparently resulted from a lightning strike caused extensive damage to a home off of Borden Grant Trail northeast of Fairfield last Wednesday night.
The Bridge Christian Academy, operating out of the Natural Bridge Christian Fellowship church at 21 Gilmores Mill Road, is the latest private school in Rockbridge County to be recommended for approval for a special exception permit.
