Editor’s note: In the spring of 1861, the United States stood at its breaking point. For years, tensions between North and South had deepened. Nowhere was that more felt than in Virginia. While leaders in Richmond voted to join the Confederacy, many residents in the mountainous western ...
SALEM — This June, the Chamber Gallery of Art inside the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce presents an exclusive exhibition featuring the works of Francis (Frank) J. Trick, a master of Liquid/Fluid Acrylic art. The exhibition runs from June 2 through June 26. There will be a special Meet the ...
LISBON — There’s a boil order in effect for residents in the southern area of Lisbon after a contractor hit a 10-inch water line on Grant Street Wednesday across from Pondi’s Restaurant. Lisbon Water Department Senior Plant Operator Chris Peterson said Wednesday afternoon repairs were being made and the boil order may not expire until the weekend after samples are tested. Areas affected by the boil order include Black Road, Brookfield Avenue, Hill Street, Jackson Street, Wellsville Avenue, state Route 154 from 39204 to 40952, state Route 45 from 8954 to 9230 and East Washington ...
SALEM — The Salem AMVETS Post 45 hosted a dedication ceremony Saturday for a new veteran memorial statue at Lincoln Plaza. The granite statue features three service members, an airwoman, a sailor and a figure blending details from both the U.S. Army and Marines to represent all ...
LISBON — Crestview eighth grader Caitlin Clonch ended her turn at the Scripps National Spelling Bee on the word “triduum” on Tuesday, but now gets to spend the rest of the week touring D.C. having fun and just relaxing. “I want to go see everything,” she said. This was her first ...
NEW WATERFORD — The village is giving some land to the county land bank for use in the Mow to Own program. Village Mayor Shane Patrone said this is the first time the village has done this and he said it’s an opportunity for the village to dispose of small vacant, unusable land. The 0.38 acres of vacant property is located on Silliman Street. Patrone said the acreage consists of three lots, with one against the railroad tracks and one along the creek in the village. Patrone said he learned of the fairly new Mow to Own program through a presentation given by the Columbiana ...
