2015-12-17

CAROLYN SUE HOFFMAN



PIKETON, Ohio — Carolyn Sue Hoffman, 52, of Piketon, Ohio, formally of Kingston, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 at the Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly. She was born Jan. 2, 1963 in Low Moor, Va. She was preceded in death by parents Calvin Hiner Sr. and Edna Wanless Hiner. On Dec. 31, 1986 she was united in […]

2015-12-17 E-Edition

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Natural Retreats announces plans

Hot Springs gravel lot to close soon

WARM SPRINGS — Natural Retreats plans to make serious progress next year, on everything from new homes to renovation and a new building downtown. Kent Dougherty, the new general manager of the Homestead Preserve for Natural Retreats, presented the company’s plans at the Bath County Planning Commission meeting last Wednesday. Dougherty has been with the company for about six weeks. […]

Senior services, respite care get spirit of season



MONTEREY — With the strong support of county civic organizations, two families have joined in assisting elderly services in Highland through a fund named “Carealot.” The fund was created when Jay Hull died on Oct. 29, 2012 because both he and his wife, Cappie, were concerned about needs of the elderly in Highland, Cappie Hull explained. “It’s because we care […]

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Town hires former court clerk



MONTEREY — Lois Showalter of Strait Creek has been selected as the new town clerk and treasurer to succeed Cynthia Kelley, who resigned Oct. 27. Showalter was among six candidates who submitted resumes. Four were in Highland. Selection took about a month. Showalter begins duties Jan. 4. She is the outgoing county clerk who served an eight-year term and deputy […]

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Second meeting on economic development plan held



MILLBORO — Work continues on a strategic plan for economic development in Bath County, and a second public meeting to receive input on that plan was held last Wednesday at Millboro Elementary School. About 30 people attended, and Russ Archambault of RKG Associates, the firm helping local officials with the plan, spelled out a summary of recommendations. “The plan is […]