2016-06-09

Library Notes



• It’s summer reading time! This year at the Highland County Public Library children are invited to “Read for the Win!” Our reading incentive program encourages participants to read for a total of five hours to win a small prize. We have colorful reading logs on which to track progress. We’re also offering our popular big prize drawing this year. […]

On Campus



Bath County native Jailyn Ford continued to rake in awards from her outstanding college career as she was named a first team All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association last week. Ford, a senior left-handed pitcher/first baseman, helped lead JMU to a 50-6 overall record and the Dukes advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals before falling to LSU. She was […]

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Bath County preparing for 13th annual triathlon



HOT SPRINGS — It’s that time of year again. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the Bath County Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for the 13th annual Bath County Triathlon, or “Moomaw Madness” as it has come to be known. So far, 167 individuals have registered, but there’s still time to sign up. “We’re expecting around […]

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Bath County High School Class of 2016



Highland High School Class of 2016



Agenda

Bath County Board of Supervisors

Tuesday, June 14 • 7 p.m.Bath County Courthouse, Room 115• Presentation — Senate Resolutionrecognizing Bath County’s 225thanniversary.• Presentation — Proclamationshonoring Johnny Hodge and MackBird.• Consider setting public hearing toamend Bath County Code, Erosion andSediment Control.• Presentation — Business InnovationTeam update.• Memorandum of Understandingbetween Bath County and FamilyPreservation Services for using Millboro Seeds Building.• Letter to Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission requesting ProgrammaticEnvironmental […]

Sheriff’s Report



Bath County • May 29 — Dep. McRoberts and Sgt. Smith conducted a traffic stop in Ashwood. • May 29 — McRoberts and Smith checked on an abandoned vehicle in Warm Springs. • May 29 — McRoberts and Smith checked on an abandoned vehicle parked at a business. • May 29 — McRoberts and Smith conducted a traffic stop in […]

Cooling assistance available for Highland residents



MONTEREY — Beginning June 15, cooling assistance is available for eligible households. Cooling assistance provides purchase or repair of cooling equipment and/or payment for electricity to operate cooling equipment. Applications are accepted at the Highland County Department of Social Services or online at commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/ from June 15-Aug. 15. Assistance is based on the availability of funds. To be eligible: • […]