2007-10-11

Bank robber gets 12 years



MONTEREY – Tommy Lee Brewer of Durbin, W.Va. was sentenced Friday in Highland County Circuit Court to 23 years in prison for the Oct. 6, 2006 armed robbery of the Blue Grass Valley Bank in Blue Grass. Judge Thomas H. Wood suspended 11 years of the sentence. Wood could have sentenced Brewer to two life terms plus three years. But […]

First Annual Bath County Skateboard Competition



When your own home isn’t safe

Area shelter helps victims of violence get back on their feet

WARM SPRINGS – Where do you go when you fear physical abuse or sexual assault at home? For 20 years the answer for residents of Alleghany, Bath and Highland counties has been Safehome in Covington. Operated by Safehome Systems, Inc., the facility in Covington has provided a secure and supportive shelter for women and children trying to escape abusive relationships […]

Town makes more noise over noise

Ordinance would make it illegal to get loud 10 p.m.-6 a.m. in Monterey if passed by council members

MONTEREY – Last Thursday Monterey Town Council reviewed a draft noise ordinance and voted to hold a public hearing on the ordinance at its Nov. 1 meeting. The ordinance, if approved by the council in November, would make it a class 3 misdemeanor to expose “another person to any irritating, distracting, physically or emotionally harmful, unreasonably loud, disturbing or unnecessary […]

In Brief . . .

Monterey Town Council

¦ Town council discussed a possible flooding hazard on Mill Alley near U.S. 250. Strait Creek bisects Monterey from west to east, then turns north as it leaves the east side of town. On the western side of town, a retaining wall has collapsed, leaving debris in the creek bed. Councilman Francis Fenn said the culvert near the debris would […]

From robbery to sentencing



MONTEREY – Bank robbery is a rare occurrence in Highland County; in fact, no one can determine a robbery ever happening here before. A chronological listing detailing the Blue Grass Valley Bank Robbery Oct. 6 last year from inception to sentencing, gleaned from court testimony, is as follows: ¦ Mid-September 2006 – Tommy Lee Brewer of Durbin, W.Va. begins a […]

Cox seeks state senate seat as Democrat



MONTEREY – “I think this is the most beautiful district in all of Virginia and they need strong representation in Richmond,” said state senate candidate David Cox. “There are a number of issues of great concern that require forthright leadership.” This year, Cox challenges incumben Sen. Emmett Hanger in the 24th house district representing Highland County. “The Highlands are a […]

Hanger seeks fourth term for 24th district



MONTEREY – Sen. Emmett Hanger of Virginia’s 24th district is seeking a fourth term in office this election. “I am a responsible conservative and I have sought out leadership opportunities in a large range of policy issues to represent my area more effectively,” said Hanger. “Because of my positioning (on various committees) I can represent the rural areas better,” he […]

Sime challenges Hanger as Libertarian candidate



MONTEREY – “When we talk about the issues, we find a lot in common,” said senate candidate Arin Sime of his visits with voters in Highland County. Sime is running for state senator from the 24th district, which includes Highland County, Augusta County, parts of Rockingham, Greene, Albemarle and Rockbridge counties, and Waynesboro, Staunton and Lexington. “The lifestyle and community […]

Correction



In the last week’s Hunting, Hiking and Hearthside Fall Guide, the Recorder story on Anderson Cottage should have made clear the main house and separate kitchen cottage have a total of 18 rooms, rather than 18 bedrooms, as stated. As a bed and breakfast, Anderson Cottage has two suites and two rooms plus the separate kitchen cottage with two bedrooms […]