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Deadline For Cooling Assistance In Virginia Approaching Soon
Heather Niday | August 11, 2011 | News
The deadline to apply for the Virginia Dept of Social Services Energy Assistance Program is August 15th.
Are The New Handicapped Parking Spaces Bad For Business In Downtown Hot Springs?
Heather Niday | August 11, 2011 | News
At its August meeting the Bath Board of Supervisors reconsiders the new handicapped parking and also votes to make a repair at the Mountain Crest Retirement Home.
Highland County Schools Getting Ready To Begin A New School Year
Heather Niday | August 10, 2011 | News
Highland school Principals April Goff and Theresa Blum give the Highland School Board details on how preparations are going to begin the 2011-2012 school year.
Pocahontas County BOE Considering “Home Grown” Meals To Reduce Costs In The School Lunch Program
Heather Niday | August 10, 2011 | News
Pocahontas Board of Education wants to reduce costs, increase quality, and entice more kids to participate in the school lunch program.
More Ideas Are Being Brought Forth During Public Meetings On The Bath School Division’s Six Year Comprehensive Plan
Heather Niday | August 10, 2011 | News
At the recent Comprehensive Plan meeting at Valley Elementary School, parents of first graders at Valley took the opportunity to express concern about the large class size for this fall.
Monterey Mayor Asks Utility To Stop Helping Themselves To Town Water
Heather Niday | August 9, 2011 | News
Employees of Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative have been helping themselves to sometimes very large quantities of town water without the permission of the town.
Pocahontas County Public Service District Board Member Files Ethics Charge Against Fellow Board Member
Heather Niday | August 9, 2011 | News
The proposed regional sewer plant at Snowshoe has spawned more than its share of litigation over the years. Now two members of the Pocahontas County Public Service District board are on opposite sides of an ethics investigation related to the controversial plant.
Forest Service Wants To Hear From You About The George Washington National Forest Plan
Heather Niday | August 8, 2011 | News
The public comment period on the draft revision of the plan for the George Washington National Forest is now open. But don’t wait too long – the comment period is only open for a little while longer until September 1st, 2011.
Highland County Board Of Supervisors Continue Work On County Comprehensive Plan
Heather Niday | August 8, 2011 | News
The Highland County Planning Commission told the Supervisors they are reviewing public comment on the plan. The Supervisors also heard about complaints related to the bridge replacement project in McDowell.
Third Annual Wings And Wheels Festival Comes To Bath County August 6th
Heather Niday | August 5, 2011 | News
Cars, trucks, motorcycles and airplanes, food and great music – what more do you need?