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Monterey · MontereyCOVINGTON — Mrs. Mary Beth O’Neil Moody, 67, of Covington, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Moody was born Sept. 17, 1957, in Virginia, the daughter of the late William Frank O’Neil and Mary Hardy O’Neil.
A true loving and giving person, she had a genuine heart and passion for taking care of others. Mary Beth loved her family and friends fiercely and was always willing to stand up for them and protect them. She was known for d…See the Story
Mary Beth O’Neil Moody
Monterey · MontereyMONTEREY — Emergency medical services were once again the primary topic for the Highland County Board of Supervisors, during their work session last Wednesday, Feb. 19.
First, chair Harry Sponaugle reported the county had an offer from James Williams on the county’s old ambulance, #701.
“He will try to get it fixed and then sell it for us, or he made an offer to buy it from us for $5,000 and he’ll go pick it up,” Sponaugle said.
The ambulance ha…See the Story
Highland supervisors delve into discussion on EMS
Monterey · MontereyMONTEREY — Judge Edward K. Stein granted a request from Highland County Commonwealth’s Attorney Megan Yelen to appoint a special prosecutor to oversee the recall petitions against two Highland supervisors.
Yelen submitted her request Jan. 7, to avoid any appearance of impropriety; Yelen and the supervisors have clashed over her request to the State Compensation Board to go full-time.
Stein appointed Joshua Elrod, commonwealth’s attorney for Buen…See the Story
Special prosecutor appointed for recall petition cases
Monterey · MontereyMcDOWELL — Things are moving right along for Highland’s new state park.
A new secretary is in place, who started Tuesday. Interviews are ongoing for a chief ranger. A truck outfitted with a snowplow has been placed into service in the nick of time for recent weather. Four offices are now fully furnished. Lumber has been obtained for signs. A contractor to tackle invasive species will be ready to take on the autumn olive. A roof contractor is rea…See the Story
Highland state park could be open to public by this fall
Monterey · MontereyMcDOWELL — The owner of Mountain Oasis in McDowell is hoping to find a buyer for his gas station and convenience store before he closes the business.
The move would leave all of Highland County with only three gas stations, two of which are located in Monterey. The other is Rexrode’s Country Store at Forks of the Water.
Patrick Smith has owned Mountain Oasis for four years, and said he made the decision to close with a heavy heart.
“The gas is j…See the Story
McDowell store set to close if no buyer found by March
Monterey · MontereyCOVINGTON — Defamation suits brought by one Highland County supervisor against the other two supervisors are working their way through the court. Counsel for both sides argued the validity of the cases in Alleghany County Circuit Court last Thursday, Feb. 6. Judge Ed Stein told attorneys Scott Oostdyk, representing supervisor Paul Trible and his wife, Debbie, and Jim Guynn, representing supervisors Harry Sponaugle and Henry Budzinski, that he wo…See the Story
Supervisor lawsuits heard by judge
Monterey · MontereyCLIFTON FORGE — Mountain Gateway Community College has announced the ninth annual Distinguished Alumni Award is open for nominations.
Established in 2017, this prestigious award recognizes MGCC alumni who have realized exemplary distinction in their professions and honors all those at the college who have assisted them on the path to success, ultimately enabling them to enrich their communities.
Nominees should:
• Be a graduate of or have comple…See the Story
College calls for alumni award nominations
Monterey · MontereyWARM SPRINGS — The Bath County School Board held a budget work session last Thursday, Feb. 6, to discuss plans for the 2025-26 budget and address potential concerns. Bath County Public Schools business manager Justin Rider provided the current budget plan for 2025-26. “I don’t have a lot to say tonight because there isn’t a lot to do tonight,” he said. “The only thing we have tonight is your governor’s budget.” Rider explained the governor’s bud…See the Story
