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Sheriff’s Report

Bath County • Jan. 29 — Major Richard D. Chestnut and Virginia State Police assisted with a funeral procession. • Jan. 29 — Chestnut conducted a traffic stop...

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Engagement

MONTEREY — Darren and Sandy Massey proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Candace Massey, to Tyler Lightner, son of Herb and Teresa Lightner. Massey is a 2008...

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Kindergarten registration slated

BATH COUNTY — The Bath County Public Schools will hold group counseling and registration sessions on Friday, March 2 for students who will enter kindergarten for the 2012-13...

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Master Naturalist program offered at Douthat

MILLBORO — Have you ever wanted to know more about the animals, plants or geology of the Alleghany Highlands? If so, the Virginia Master Naturalist training program was...

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Firefighters foundation scholarship available at DSLCC

CLIFTON FORGE — The Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Educational Foundation announces the availability of the Virginia Firefighters Foundation Scholarship. The...

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Rams struggle against Tygarts

By Freddie Goff • Staff Writer MILL CREEK, W.Va. — With Highland looking to get another win, the Rams hit the road...

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River runs away from Highland

By Freddie Goff • Staff Writer BUCHANAN — The Highland girls’ basketball team fell to the James River...

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HIGHLAND MIXED LEAGUE

Jan. 25 2012Great Balls of Fire (38-22) — Sue Dudley, J.R.read more

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Bulldogs get easy win over Rams

By Freddie Goff • Staff Writer MILL CREEK W.Va. — The Highland girls basketball lost 66-20 at Tygarts Valley...

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JV Chargers finish strong

HOT SPRINGS — The Bath County JV boys’ basketball team finished its season strong last Thursday night, defeating the Craig County Rockets, 44-38. The Chargers pulled...

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Ram MS teams battle Marlinton

MARLINTON, W. Va. — The Highland middle school basketball teams traveled to Marlinton Saturday to face the Copperheads. The girls took a 46-28 win while the boys were...

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Chargers slam rockets on Senior Night

By Joseph Haney • Staff Writer HOT SPRINGS — It’s the kind of game you want on Senior Night.

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Bath girls take 3rd in PD

By Joseph Haney • Staff Writer NEW CASTLE — The Bath County girls’ basketball team finished its regular...

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Chargers too much for Blues

By Joseph Haney • Staff Writer BUENA VISTA — Bath County took an early lead against the Parry McCluer Blues last...

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Sports schedule for Pioneer District finals

BathTuesday, Jan. 14Boys’ basketball vs. Craig in PioneerDistrict quarterfinals, location TBDGirls’ basketball vs.read

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Knights handle Rams

By Freddie Goff • Staff Writer BUCHANAN — The James River Knights beat Highland Friday night in a Pioneer District...

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Longwood faculty member publishes book on ancient cultures

FARMVILLE — Dr. Walter Witschey, professor of anthropology and science education at Longwood University, has studied the ancient cultures of Middle America for more than 30...

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Birth

COVINGTON — Dan and Cheryl Milton of Covington announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Lucas Milton. Benjamin was born Dec. 13, 2011 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital....

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On the agenda

Monday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. Bath County High School • Joint work session with Bath County School Board — Presentation on developing school board budget.read

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‘Super Saturday’ financial aid workshop set at DSLCC

CLIFTON FORGE — Several departments at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College have teamed up to offer “Super Saturday” on the DSLCC Clifton Forge campus on...

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Tree seedlings selling fast

RICHMOND — Each year, the Virginia Department of Forestry grows and sells more than 24 million tree seedlings. And every year, many of the more than 40 species sell out...

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Farmers gather in Richmond to meet with legislators

MONTEREY — Agricultural producers from Highland County were among about 150 farmers from across Virginia who met with their respective General Assembly representatives Jan....

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Library Notes

By Tomi Herold * Highland County Public Library • I’d like to tell you more about our latest in adult...

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Deer group member clarifies points on herds

Editor, The Recorder, I truly appreciate the efforts of our local reporters as they cover our deer management discussions in Bath and Highland. You are playing an important role...

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Highland land divisions ‘hideous,’ ‘dysfunctional’

Editor, The Recorder, Now that the Virginia Supreme Court has handed down a decision that has everyone’s attention on roads in Highland County, I thought this is a great...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Benefit set in Blue Grass

BLUE GRASS — Kelly Sweet, 38, of Blue Grass, was seriously injured while logging. A tree limb hit him in the head and he had to be flown to U.Va. He suffered trauma to his...

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Manganese Operation Started

Editor’s note: The following article was gleaned from the July 24, 1958 edition of The Recorder. Joseph C. Pritchard was editor and publisher. read more

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50 years ago

• Four members of the Highland County Band distinguished themselves at the District V All-State Band tryouts held Waynesboro Feb. 2-3-4. Director Walter Pitsenbarger, who...

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25 years ago

• A Bath County home belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Peery was destroyed by a fire last Tuesday afternoon. The Hot Springs Fire Department and Rescue Squad were called to...

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Highland Center shows new video

MONTEREY — Lloyd Bird, board chair of the Highland Center board, presented the “world premiere” of “The Highland Center: Where Creative Ideas Become...

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Bath board hears enrollment projections

By Mike Bollinger • Staff Writer HOT SPRINGS — While there was an unexpected increase this year, enrollment in...

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Rising fuel prices biting school budget

By Mike Bollinger • Staff Writer HOT SPRINGS — The rising cost of diesel fuel and gasoline is hitting the Bath...

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In Brief ...

• At its meeting Tuesday night at Bath County High School, the Bath school board voted to add a second public comment period after theread more

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We need more ‘Rules’ like this one

It’s not every day we can say local government gets a generous dose of good news. But that’s exactly what happened not long ago, when Highland County Administrator...

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Where is Chris Cauley?

By Margo Oxendine So, we all watched. In fact, we invested three hours Sunday and Monday on watching “The

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GiselaH. Wiseman

HOT SPRINGS — Gisela H. Wiseman, 78, of 5512 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in...

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Mary S. ‘Sue’ Capps

CHESAPEAKE — Mary S. “ Sue” Capps, 69, passed away in her sleep on Feb. 2, 2012. She was born Mary S. Wooddell on May 9, 1942 in Highland County. She was retired...

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