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Real estate tax rate lowered in Clifton Forge budget

Monterey · Monterey

Real estate tax rate lowered in Clifton Forge budget

CLIFTON FORGE — Clifton Forge’s real estate tax rate will decrease, and its sewer rate will increase, beginning July 1 if town council approves its 2025-26 fiscal year budget. Clifton Forge Town Council held a public hearing and approved the budget on first reading Tuesday evening in town hall. The $5,613,161 balanced general fund budget calls for a 0.095 cent decrease in real estate taxes. The decrease was due to the real estate tax increase fe…Read Article

Claire’s Cakes expands to Bath

Monterey · Monterey

Claire’s Cakes expands to Bath

Amy Gwin, Paige Essex, manager and Claire Sax, owner. HOT SPRINGS – How often have we said to each other, in passing on the street downtown, “What we really need here is a bakery.” Well, we’ve got that and more, since Claire’s Cakes and Café opened on Main Street last Monday. The restaurant can be found where the old Duck In, and then Mallard’s, used to be. It’s bright, the service is great, and the food is tasty. Here’s just one of the good thi…Read Article

Wally Robertson honored at Bath Co. board meeting

Monterey · Monterey

Wally Robertson honored at Bath Co. board meeting

HOT SPRINGS — Wally Robertson, who passed away in May at the age of 80, was honored by Bath County supervisors and community members during the supervisors’ meeting Tuesday, That included a moment of silence for Robertson. Jeff Grimm and Tanner Plecker gave statements about Robertson. “He deserves more than a moment of silence,” said Grimm, “He was looking out for the best interests of this county. Wally thought the world of this county. I think…Read Article

Author explains moss, lichen

Elizabeth Lawson discusses her new book, “Moss and Lichen”, during the Tuesday Talk on June 10, where she introduced attendees to the fascinating world of these tiny, hardworking organisms. (Recorder photo by Tammy Minnigh) MONEREY — Elizabeth Lawson was the speaker at the Tuesday Talk on June 10, giving an introduction to her new book, “Moss and Lichen.” Tuesday Talks are organized by The Highland Center and the Highland County Public Library o…Monterey · Monterey Read Article

Work, projects under way in city

Marie Fitzpatrick addresses Covington City Council on the upcoming Green Pastures 85th anniversary celebration as well as the Juneteenth celebration. (Recorder photo by Gavin Dressler) COVINGTON — Covington City Council unanimously approved several resolutions Tuesday evening during its regular monthly meeting. Council voted 4-0, with mayor Lance Carson absent, to approve an amendment and appropriation to the 2024-25 budget in the amount of $544…Work · Monterey Read Article

Alleghany County supervisors finalize 2025-26 budget

LOW MOOR — Alleghany County supervisors have put the 2025-26 budget process behind them. Tuesday, supervisors adopted water and sewer rates along with the budget and accompanying tax rates. The $100,892,735 budget is based on a real estate tax rate of 49 cents per $100 of assessed value on real property and mobile homes for the 2025 tax year. This rate offsets increases in property values brought about by a 2024 reassessment and reflects a decre…Monterey · Monterey Read Article

Beloved school staffer surprised

Gary Wayne Twitty, left, chats with John Woodzell, retired biology teacher at Covington High School and former CHS head football coach. COVINGTON — In 1980, a young Gary Wayne Twitty took the advice of his mentor, Wilbert Lee, and applied for a job as a custodian at Covington High School. Later this month, Twitty will retire as the school’s head custodian, bringing to a close a 45-year career at a school which is not only his alma mater, but has…Monterey · Monterey Read Article

Upcoming sale to help fight cancer

These are just a few of the vintage and antique furniture pieces, as well as a wealth of other decorative and collectible items, that will be featured in the two-day estate sale at the Hot Springs Firehouse June 20-21. All profits from the sale benefit the Doris L. Via Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping with the needs of cancer patients in Bath County. The sale opens at 8 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m. Friday, and from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. …Cancer · Monterey Read Article

Clifton Forge authorities seeking information into park restroom vandalism

CLIFTON FORGE — Park bathrooms in Clifton Forge have been shuttered as a result of a rash of vandalism. The town of Clifton Forge announced Monday morning all restrooms, at all parks in the town, are closed. “Due to ongoing vandalism, the restrooms at all parks in Clifton Forge will be locked until further notice,” the notice read. “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.” According to Cl…Vandalism · Monterey Read Article

State, local officials celebrate completion of pad-ready site

Local and state leaders participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday at the recently-completed pad-ready site in Low Moor. (Recorder photo by David S. Crosier) LOW MOOR — After years of planning and cooperation between local governments in the Allegheny Highlands, a long-awaited economic development opportunity has finally come to fruition. Last Thursday, May 29, state and local leaders, along with economic development partners and gue…Monterey · Monterey Read Article

What’s going on in Iron Gate?

IRON GATE — Iron Gate council is hoping the town doesn’t soon go to the cows. During her report last Thursday, May 29, Iron Gate mayor Kawahna Persinger told council members she’d had a discussion recently with the owners of the former Parker-Hannifin building on Tannery Road, who told her they were planning to convert the former manufacturing space into a large, indoor corral for about 400 beef cows. The former Parker-Hannifin building is curre…Monterey · Monterey Read Article

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