2021-09-16

Testing clinics set for Augusta, Harrisonburg

FREE

STAUNTON — The Central Shenandoah Health District is providing weekly drive-through COVID-19 testing clinics for individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status. No appointment is required. These testing clinics will occur on Mondays and Thursdays at Hillandale Park in Harrisonburg from 8 to 10 a.m., […]

Highland schools await state approval for education funding

MONTEREY — Today, Highland Public Schools superintendent Dr. Tom Schott confirmed the school is waiting on approval for the state basic aid that stems from the yoking agreement through Augusta County schools. “I was told the state wants to give us the money; they just want to be sure we are doing what we are supposed to be doing,” Schott […]

BOB MAUZY

STAUNTON — Robert “Bob” Edward Mauzy passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 in Staunton with his family by his side. He was born on April 24, 1942, a son of the late William Whitfield Mauzy and Lillie Grace Harper of Hightown. He retired from Stanley Furniture and Augusta Lumber. He loved to hunt, fish, and camp. He was dearly loved […]

BROOKS MULLENAX

CIRCLEVILLE, W.Va. — Brooks Mullenax, 94, of Circleville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. He was born in Cherry Grove, W.Va., on July 17, 1927, to the late Edward and Tudie Waybright Mullenax. On Nov. 21, 1952, he married Priscilla Warner Mullenax of Hunting Ground, who survives. He attended Blue Grass High School. In 1944, […]

2021-09-16 E-Edition

Photo

Covington’s Dontai Samuels (40) gets upended by Alleghany’s Maddox Crance (33) and Dalton Griffith (3). The Covington Cougars took the win over Alleghany Friday for the 26th annual Brackman Cup game. See story, page 18. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler)

Highland kids to start school next week, with masks


MONTEREY — Monday, the Highland County School Board reversed course and joined the rest of the public schools in Virginia in mandating masks for everyone in school buildings. The board unanimously approved two motions: to begin school Monday, Sept. 20, and adopt the COVID-19 mitigation plan presented by superintendent Dr. Thomas Schott. This was the fourth school board meeting on […]

Virus cases surge across this region


ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS — All across the area, cases of coronavirus continue to rise with seven new deaths linked to the virus in Alleghany County. Bath County is now ranked sixth in the state in new cases per 100,000 people with data gathered by the New York Times. Over the past week, there have been 90 new cases in Alleghany, 29 […]

Photo

The Augusta County Bikers club made a ride Saturday to honor first responders who lost their lives on 9/11. They began in Churchville and made a stop in Monterey, where local fire and rescue volunteers offered snacks and drinks to the riders. See photos, page 13. (Recorder photo by Connor Minnigh)

Bath Community Hospital navigating increase in COVID

HOT SPRINGS – Bath Community Hospital, in response to a statewide increase of Covid-19 cases, remains committed to the health needs of its community. The hospital and facilities stay diligent in taking extra precautions to provide a safe environment for our patients and health care team. Personal Protection Equipment is required in all patient areas. All meetings are conducted virtually. […]