Community

Virginia hires new police chief

A special meeting of the Virginia City Council was held Monday night at City Hall with all members present except Jonathon Shaner and City Clerk Ashley Cox.

New elementary principal for Redbirds

At a special board meeting held by the Virginia School Board on August 4th, the board elected a new elementary school principal and approved several personnel changes.

Pet of the Week

Mazie is a pure bred gray Badger Great Pyrenees and came from a breeder in Evansville. She was born on Christmas Eve, 2024.

Sixbenefits of spaying and neutering

Each year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters because of overpopulation. Just a few years ago, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, shelters were emptied out as pet adoptions reached all-time highs.

How to get students excited about a new school year

A new school year presents a wealth of opportunities for students. At the dawn of a new school year, students have a chance to further their academic careers, student-athletes may be given a shot at making a team or moving up to varsity, and extracurriculars provide a chance for personal growth outside the classroom.

The important, lifesaving role of AEDs

Medical emergencies happen every day. Thankfully, many medical emergencies are successfully navigated and those at the center of such incidents typically return to normalcy.

Make time for yourself this National Wellness Month

August is National Wellness Month — what are you doing to improve your physical and mental well-being? With all the distractions and obligations of modern life, prioritizing your own health can sometimes be difficult. However, neglecting time to yourself can have negative consequences on your long-term health.