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Town of Clifton Forge sets agenda for July 9 meeting
TOWN COUNCIL AGENDATOWN OF CLIFTON FORGE, VIRGINIATUESDAY, JULY 9TH, 2024, 7:00 P.M.CLIFTON FORGE TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 547 MAIN STREET INVOCATIONPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECALL TO ORDERCONSENT AGENDAMinutes Council Meeting June 11, 2024Called Meeting June 25, 2024 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes for June 11, 2024, andthe minutes for June 25, 2024.ACTION ITEMS1) Department ReportsCode Enforcement-UnavailablePolice DepartmentPublic WorksLibraryWater PlantFire […] The post Town of Clifton Forge sets agenda for July 9 meeting appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Platinum Record Singer & Songwriter, Lorrie Morgan to Perform at The Historic Masonic Theatre
Mountain Opry and The Historic Masonic Theatre are proud to present Grand Ole Opry singer and songwriter, Lorrie Morgan on stage in the Hillert Auditorium on Friday, July 19 at 7:00 pm. Lorrie Morgan, is first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums. She is undeniably one of the […] The post Platinum Record Singer & Songwriter, Lorrie Morgan to Perform at The Historic Masonic Theatre appeared first on The Virginian Review.
The Shadow: A $10M reckoning for bad behavior
Welcome back, Shadowers! Sometimes it is incredibly hard to be a good citizen. While your main job is to vote and pay taxes, you also have to have complete faith in and trust the leaders you elected will do the right thing. But when they don’t live up to their oaths, and act in unethical […] The post The Shadow: A $10M reckoning for bad behavior appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Back-to-back walk-off wins for Lumberjacks
COVINGTON – The fourth of July fireworks came one day earlier as Covington for the second night in a row rallied in extra innings for a walk-off victory as the Lumberjacks defeated Charlottesville for the first time this season following a 7-6 win at Casey Field Wednesday night. For the second game in a row […] The post Back-to-back walk-off wins for Lumberjacks appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Jacks’ rally, walk-off in extras
COVINGTON – What seemed like a bleak end to the first half of the regular season a week ago, Covington turned things around in their final game before the Valley Baseball League All-Star Game with a 14-1 victory over Staunton. That momentum continued over to this past Tuesday following the ASG where the Lumberjacks rallied from an […] The post Jacks’ rally, walk-off in extras appeared first on The Virginian Review.
North All-Stars demolish South in Valley ASG
PURCELLVILLE – The 2024 Valley Baseball League All-Star game was dominated by the North All-Star team as they crushed the South All-Stars 20-2 last Sunday night in Purcellville at Fireman’s Field home to the Cannons. After two scoreless innings, the North busted the game open in the bottom of the third innings with a seven-run […] The post North All-Stars demolish South in Valley ASG appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church Clothing Closet to be open Wednesday, July 10
Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church Clothing Closet will be open Wednesday, July 10 from 9:00 -12:00. All items are free. Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church is located at 544 Church Street, Clifton Forge. To keep up with the church’s activities, check out its social media @Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church on Facebook. The church is also available by […] The post Clifton Forge Presbyterian Church Clothing Closet to be open Wednesday, July 10 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Gladys Elizabeth Johnson, 98
Gladys Elizabeth Johnson Gladys Elizabeth Johnson, age 98 of Covington, departed this life on Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Brian Center Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Facility in Low Moor. Ms. Gladys was born, May 9, 1928, in Oriskany, and was preceded in death by her mother, the late Bertha Marylin Johnson; one sister and […] The post Obituary: Gladys Elizabeth Johnson, 98 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: Annie Mae Dowdy Rose, 87
Annie Mae Dowdy Rose Annie Mae Dowdy Rose, 87, of Rockingham County and formerly of Nellysford, Manassas and Covington, died Monday, July 1, 2024 at The Phoenix Assisted Living Community in Rockingham County. Mrs. Rose was born October 7, 1936, in Buckingham County, a daughter of the late Horace Christian and Elsie Florine Griffith Dowdy. […] The post Obituary: Annie Mae Dowdy Rose, 87 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Obituary: John Franz Backels, 94
John Franz Backels John Franz Backels, 94, formerly of Clifton Forge, Virginia died July 3, 2024 in Charlottesville. Jack was born June 30, 1930 to John Edward. and Linnea Franz Backels in Marquette, Michigan. Education was a life passion as he earned two degrees in Forestry from the University of Michigan, an MBA from the […] The post Obituary: John Franz Backels, 94 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce Third of Six 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients
WILLIAMSBURG, VA (VR) - To commence July 4th festivities, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented a Spirit of Virginia Award to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, a private, not-for-profit, educational institution. As hundreds listened to the recitation of the Declaration of Independence while being serenaded by the Fifes & Drums, the Governor and First Lady […] The post First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce Third of Six 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Thirteen Virginia Specialty Food Businesses Featured at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show
Thirteen Virginia companies exhibited at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center in New York City, showcasing their locally crafted specialty items alongside more than 2,000 exhibitors from 56 countries. Artisan hot sauce makers Clark + Hopkins won their fourth sofi Gold Award, this time for their District Sauce. The Virginia Department […] The post Thirteen Virginia Specialty Food Businesses Featured at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Study examines conservation programs that support pollinators
WASHINGTON (VR) — Targeted voluntary conservation practices can help improve and support pollinator populations while benefiting agricultural production nationwide. That was a message conveyed in a Conservation Outcomes webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service during National Pollinator Week. The webinar presented results from a study conducted by Virginia Tech in collaboration with […] The post Study examines conservation programs that support pollinators appeared first on The Virginian Review.
In sun or shade, protect your skin against harmful UV rays
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Whether you venture outdoors on a clear day or a cloudy one, it’s always important to protect your skin against dangerous sun rays. Skin cancer is on the rise. The National Cancer Institute estimates there were 100,640 new cases of skin melanomas and 8,290 related deaths in the U.S. last year. In […] The post In sun or shade, protect your skin against harmful UV rays appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline: Funding The Government
It was a busy week back in Washington as House Republicans continue working to protect your interests at home and abroad. We passed three more Appropriations bills for fiscal year 2025 that protect our national security, service members, and threats from our adversaries. During a Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party hearing, we discussed […] The post Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline: Funding The Government appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Are the Olympic Games Fair?
On July 26, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris. These competitions provide countries from all over the world the opportunity to showcase their best athletes. The United States holds an illustrious record in the Games. Most recently in Tokyo, the United States placed first in medals won (113) as well […] The post Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Are the Olympic Games Fair? appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say
RICHMOND, VA (VR) — Amid a national movement to close the digital divide, Virginia continues to lead the way toward universal broadband access. Broadband providers, vendors, state officials and other stakeholders heard about Virginia’s progress in extending broadband infrastructure during the Mid-Atlantic Broadband Summit in Richmond in June. Last summer, Virginia netted $1.48 billion in […] The post Virginia’s ‘ahead of the curve’ in advancing universal broadband access plans, officials say appeared first on The Virginian Review.
MGCC faculty member embarks on educational travel experience to Italy, thanks to Hammond Grant
Clifton Forge, Va. – Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is excited to announce that one of its faculty members recently embarked on a unique educational travel experience to Italy. Tina Dressler, MGCC Associate Professor of Psychology, visited Rome, Venice, Florence, Verona, and Pisa in May 2024 and brought the trip to the community through a […] The post MGCC faculty member embarks on educational travel experience to Italy, thanks to Hammond Grant appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Are the Olympic Games Fair?
On July 26, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games are set to begin in Paris. These competitions provide countries from all over the world the opportunity to showcase their best athletes. The United States holds an illustrious record in the Games. Most recently in Tokyo, the United States placed first in medals won (113) as well […] The post Congressman Griffith’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Are the Olympic Games Fair? appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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