2017-05-04

‘Brave and fearless soldier’ rests in Monterey

Animosities of Civil War obliterated

MONTEREY — Next week marks the anniversary of the May 8, 1862 Battle of McDowell, the first in Stonewall Jackson’s famous Valley Campaign, and much of the history of that battle, including a reenactment, will be recognized on Battlefield Day in McDowell, this Saturday. In 1896, this newspaper detailed the story of a Civil War solider who twice escaped prison, […]

Tiny teacup preserved for history



WARM SPRINGS – Look at the nail on your pinkie finger. Is it smaller than a teacup? Smaller than most teacups, certainly, but nowhere near as tiny as the miniature work of art just donated to the Bath County Historical Society. The Civil War artifact, fashioned from a dime by a local soldier while imprisoned, was a recent gift of […]

Mountaintop removal argued in pipeline plan



MONTEREY — “Permanent, irreversible alterations of geologic conditions.” That’s the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s official assessment of how building the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline would affect the Appalachian landscape. Pipeline company Dominion and project opponents argued last week about whether the proposed ACP would require permanent removal of 38 miles of scenic and ecologically sensitive tree-lined mountaintops equally split between […]

Bath school board commits to solar project



WARM SPRINGS — The Bath County School Board made it official — solar energy systems will be installed at county schools this year, to provide half of the school district’s energy needs for many years. During its Tuesday meeting, the board unanimously approved the execution of several contracts with BARC Electric, including an engineering, procurement and construction agreement; promissory note; […]

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U.S. 220 projects causing delays



WARM SPRINGS — Spring highway maintenance is under way and one project in particular is causing frustrating delays for motorists. A Virginia Department of Transportation contractor is working along U.S. 220, north of Tinkertown to install a fencing system that will prevent rock fall into the roadway. One-way traffic is in effect for the duration of the project, which VDOT […]

Dorothy Porter Cobb



ALEXANDRIA — Dorothy Porter Cobb, 98, of Alexandria, and formerly of McDowell, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the home of her granddaughter. She was born April 29, 1918, in Sinnemahoning, Pa., a daughter of the late Guy Gilbert and Mabel May Ober Porter. On June 12, 1942, she married George “Elmo” Cobb, who preceded her in death on […]

Larry Milton May



BACOVA — Larry Milton May, 64, of Bacova, died Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born Aug. 20, 1952 in Covington, the son of Ashby Milton May and the late Shirley Anne Cook May. Mr. May was employed as a technician with Bath County PSA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and the great outdoors. He was a […]

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Hot weekend brings adoption heartbreak

A Party of One


ROANOKE – Often, I let my heart rule my head, and I make a huge mistake. This past weekend, I blame my heart, sure; also, I blame the oppressive 90-degree heat and hubbub of Roanoke on a Saturday (never again!). I’ve been actively searching for another dog. I miss Brownie, sure, but I miss the companionship of a dog most […]