2016-08-11

John Phillips out with injury



ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Bath County native John Phillips continues to be sidelined by injury at the Denver Broncos NFL training camp. The veteran tight end was in camp for three days before suffering a sprained ankle during practice July 30. He hasn’t practiced since and his status was unclear prior to Wednesday’s practice. The Broncos’ first preseason game is today […]

25 years ago

AUGUST 9, 1991

• The Highland County Board of Supervisors unanimously endorsed the smallest of three proposed subsidized housing developments for the elderly. The apartments could be constructed on Route 649, just outside the town limits of Monterey. The proposal from the Monterey Overlook Associates would build 20, one-bedroom garden apartments with shared laundry facilities, a community room, and a management office. All […]

50 years ago

AUGUST 11, 1966

• Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. (D. Va.) is urging Congress to submit to the state a Constitutional Amendment authorizing voluntary prayers in public schools. “In these days of elaborate education in sciences and humanities,” Sen. Byrd said, “I hope we can open the schoolhouse door for voluntary participation in prayer.” • A tar distributor truck, owned by Marvin B. […]

Fledgling Bolar Volunteer Fire Department showing progress



Editor’s note: The following article was gleaned from the Aug. 6, 1981 edition of The Recorder. Joseph C. Pritchard was editor and publisher. BOLAR — Although it was organized just a few months ago, the Bolar Volunteer Fire Department has seen significant progress. The group of Bolar area residents has collected $5,000 in donations and funds, has bought a fire […]

Racers have tough week



AKRON, Ohio — Jailyn Ford and the Akron Racers had a 1-4 week in National Pro Fastpitch action last week. The Bath County native pitched in three of the games, including two starts. Ford tossed a complete game and lost 1-0 to the Scrap Yard Dogs, allowing four hits and one earned run and striking out five. She then pitched […]

Sports schedule



BathThursday, Aug. 11Golf v. Alleghany and Covington @Homestead, noon Tuesday, Aug. 16Golf @ Eastern Montgomery, 4:30p.m.

Saints wrapping up training



WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The New Orleans Saints will wrap up the first part of their NFL training camp for the 2016 season at The Greenbrier this week. The team will hold practice on Saturday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and then Sunday- Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. each day before heading back to New Orleans. Parking is available at the […]

MVP, Community Choir rehearsals set



WARM SPRINGS – There’s lots of entertainment on the horizon, and anyone reading this is encouraged to participate. The Mountain Valley Players will put on a new stage show, The Fall Follies, Nov. 5 and 6 on the stage at Bath County High School. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, Aug. 21 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Hot Springs at 4:30 […]

Mountain Mama pedals forward



MONTEREY — Cycling up to 100 miles in a day might seem like an impossible activity for some. Last Saturday, 187 bike riders took part in the annual Mountain Mama Road Bike Challenge to do just that. With road courses varying among scenic rolling hills to climbing over nine mountains, it’s not hard to see why the event is popular […]

Charger golf getting started



HOT SPRINGS — The Bath County golf team gets its season started this week, and coach Terry Bradley feels they’re ready to get things going. Six players have come out for this year’s squad. “I’ve got three guys with some experience and three new players,” Bradley said. “They’re all working hard. Everyone wants to get better.” Two of the six […]