Virginia

Brenda Lee Gibson

September 14, 2020

Brenda Lee Gibson, 60, of Virginia and formerly of Petersburg, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born Aug.…

Artist at work — With a pallet of cement and mortar, Ruppert Parrish artfully fills in the gaps between the logs of a cabin wall at The Rexroat Prairie in Virginia. The material between the logs is called chinking, and works to keep wind and moisture out of the cabin and helps prevent decay. At right is the “Dog Trot” cabin, so named because the center space allowed dogs to trot in and out. (Photo by Brian DeLoche.)

Repairs made at Rexroat Prairie help keep the cabins’ stories alive

September 3, 2020

Without saying a word, the cabins at The Rexroat Prairie in Virginia have stories to tell. Stories of the people who once lived within their… Login to continue reading Login…

Steve Clark announces bid for Virginia’s mayoral seat

August 19, 2020

It appears likely there may be a race for the mayor’s seat in Virginia come next spring. Steve Clark of Virginia has officially announced his… Login to continue reading Login…

Virginia mayor urges the use of masks

August 12, 2020

Virginia Mayor Reg Brunk urged residents to wear masks for their neighbors at Monday night’s meeting of the city council in light of the… Login to continue reading Login…

Virginia’s tower building and bank history

July 22, 2020

When you next visit downtown Virginia, take a minute to stop and admire the magnificent red stone-faced building on the southeast corner of Front… 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…

Loretta Marie Moon

July 13, 2020

Loretta Marie Moon, 92, of Virginia died Saturday, July 11, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. A private service will be held with burial at Woodwreath Cemetery near…

Kathleen Jewell Cagwin

July 5, 2020

Kathleen Jewell Cagwin, 82, of rural Virginia died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. She was born Jan. 15, 1938, in Joliet, the daughter…

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…

Betty Fox Hays

June 30, 2020

Betty Fox Hays, 92, of Virginia and a former resident of Concordia Village in Springfield, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Walker Nursing Home. She was born Aug.…