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Author explains moss, lichen

Monterey · Monterey

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…Read Article

Alleghany County supervisors finalize 2025-26 budget

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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…Read Article

Real estate tax rate lowered in Clifton Forge budget

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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

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

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…Monterey · Monterey Read Article

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…Monterey · 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

Eleanor Frances Warwick Fisher

HOT SPRINGS — Eleanor Frances Warwick Fisher, 84, of Hot Springs, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born Oct. 26, 1940, in Mountain Grove, she was the daughter of the late Robert Nelson Warwick and Mary Ann Pauline Head Warwick. Eleanor was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold Franklin Fisher, who passed on July 7, 1995; her brother, Robert Warwick; and five sisters: Charlotte Loughner, Janet Friel, Lucille …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

HHS names top senior students

Hannah Meyerhoeffer is salutatorian for the Class of 2025 and John Wagner is valedictorian. (Recorder photo by Tammy Minnigh) MONTEREY — This year’s valedictorian and salutatorian at Highland High School have been part of the class since kindergarten. Even in the smallest public school system in the state, that kind of longevity is not the majority experience. Out of 15 graduating students, just four have been in the same class since kindergarte…Monterey · Monterey Read Article

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