Hometown Hero

A man of many hats and many years’ service — When it comes to serving the Village of Ashland, few people have served as long and in as many ways as H.A. Votsmier. He’s been a fire chief and firefighter for 31 years, water plant manager, 25 years, school board member and 911 board member. Here, Votsmier is pictured with the Ashland Fire Department’s 1923 firetruck. (Photo by Brian DeLoche.)

H.A. Votsmier: a lifetime of service to Ashland

August 5, 2020

Life-long Ashland resident, H.A. (Henry) Votsmier, has been selected as this week’s Hometown Hero. Votsmier, a humble individual, has a soft, honest timbre… Login to continue reading Login…

Good reasons to stay involved — Ask Dick Scheer why, after 50 years involvement in Cass County 4-H, and he’ll tell you he has a few good reasons. Pictured with him are “the kids” Kennedy Gallaher, Marshall Gallaher, Caleb Hobrock and Sydney Carey.

As a club leader, board member, and volunteer

July 29, 2020

Anyone involved in Cass County 4-H since the 1960s has probably heard the Scheer family name at least once, and more than likely it’s been… Login to continue reading Login…

Chasing 50 — Virginia Public Works Director Randy McClure completed his 46th year on the job with the City of Virginia Wednesday, and has no plans on retiring any time soon. His goal is to complete 50 years working for the city that he says has “been pretty good to me.”

Randy McClure’s 46 years’ service earns ‘Hometown Hero’ status

July 15, 2020

When Virginia Mayor Russell Decker hired Randy McClure as a city employee on July 15, 1974, he told him “You do your job and do… Login to continue reading Login…

Making things happen — Chandlerville’s Porscha Stone is a driving force in her community, getting things done in the school, making things happen in its parks and in the community in general. (Photo by Brian DeLoche.)

Porscha Stone helps to make things happen in Chandlerville

July 8, 2020

At a young age, Porscha Stone was already getting a taste for community involvement. It was certainly something she would carry into adulthood. … Login to continue reading Login…

Volunteer extraordinaire — Debby Krohe of Virginia is pictured at the Dutch door of a cabin at Rexroat Prairie, one of the many projects to which she devotes her time. (Photo by Brian DeLoche.)

Debby Krohe, a pillar of Virginia’s volunteer community

July 1, 2020

She is a humble, unassuming soul who feels blessed by a long and fulfilling life. This week Debby Krohe of Virginia is honored as the… Login to continue reading Login…