The court currently has two participants in phase three of its five-phase process. Joshua Elrod, the commonwealth’s attorney for Buena Vista, says there are nine people moving through the court now.
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The Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors is moving forward on a proposal to borrow money to fund a new recreation center and tennis courts across from Rockbridge County High School. The supervisors will vote March 23, when there will also be time for citizen comments.
The Rockbridge Area YMCA is taking over the county’s longstanding preschool program this summer. The YMCA and county officials are finalizing the details of the transition.
Around 90 high schoolers, including members of the Virginia High School Rodeo Association, are set to compete in the rodeo, which starts Thursday.
Gas in the Lexington area costs drivers $2.98 per gallon on average, 30 cents more than neighboring towns and up to 50 cents more than nearby cities. Experts say a lack of competition drives the high costs, but residents hope Wawa’s arrival will bring prices down.
The zoo’s owner and former owners appeared in court this week, along with the elephant trainer. Owner Gretchen Mogensen and two former owners, Karl and Deborah Mogensen, say they are still trying to find an attorney.
The new pantries will operate as pilot sites this year as Campus Kitchen and the Rockbridge Area Relief Association assess the needs of the locations. Organizers say early turnout at the new sites has been lower than expected and they are working on community outreach.
Gretchen Mogensen remains in custody after being indicted Feb. 3 on 18 new counts of animal cruelty and forgery.
Bill and Jessica Harden bought the former Bistro on Main building after the restaurant closed following two decades in downtown Lexington. The couple plans to open their third restaurant in that space by early next year.
Anthony Marasco took over for Adam Haynes as RCHS athletic director in June. He says his sporting and coaching experiences have helped him transition into the role of an athletic administrator.