Archive for June, 2010

SALEM – Friends are mourning former Salem High School wrestler David Hall, 22, who died in an early morning car accident Sunday morning in Pennsylvania, which also injured his younger brother. Pennsylvania State Police said Hall and his brother, Ronald Hall, 19, were in a car driven by Joseph Hammer, also 22, of Emmaus,... »

Terry T. Via, 58 of New Castle passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010. He is preceded in death by parents Burnnell “Buddy” and Margerite “Dump” Via. Survivors include sister and brother-in-law Sandy Ledford and husband Toby; nieces Debbie Bartley and husband Richard and Angie Austin and husband Anthony; great-nieces Ashley and Alicia Austin; great-nephew... »

Alanna Brooke Harrison and Thomas Lee O’Connor were united in marriage on June 19, 2009. The evening ceremony was officiated by Pastor Todd C. Shell, uncle of the bride, and followed by a dinner and dancing at the Vinton War Memorial in Vinton. The bride is the daughter of Rick and Lorrie Harrison of... »

Jennifer Shea Israel and Christopher Michael Lugar are excited to announce they’re getting married. Jennifer is a 2007 graduate of Glenvar High and is currently attending Liberty University. She is the daughter of Dale and Angela Israel of Salem, and the granddaughter of David and Juanita Dabbs of Roanoke. Chris is a 2003 graduate... »

It starts with purple and white violets and bluets and unnamed tiny yellow flowers defying winter in our woods, then progresses way too fast through pink wild geranium, white fleabane, magenta redbuds, white dogwood if it’s a good season, and suddenly, Queen Anne’s lace and the lavender blue of chicory that signals full-blown summer... »

CAVE SPRING–Roanoke’s wealth of nature trails is about to get even better.      Roanoke seems to have it all when it comes to hiking spots. With the Appalachian Trail nearby, as well as the area’s famous Greenways and Carvins Cove, Roanokers have it made. One trail Roanoke has never had before, however, is in a... »

SALEM – One of Salem’s most recognizable landmarks, the historic gazebo at the “Duck Pond,” was flattened early this morning by a runaway truck. Some believed the six-sided white wooden structure with its high-pitched roof and Victorian gingerbread trim was left of the original Lake Spring Resort that was located at the top of... »

The potatoes, ice cream, drinks, hamburgers, hot dogs and fixings are all in. The bingo stand is clean and the cage and bingo cards are in place. The plates and goldfish are ready, the ring toss stand and quarter push are set to go. Assignments are pretty much in place where volunteers will be... »

As the thermometer starts to climb, the risk of heat stress increases.  Hot weather can strain older persons’ bodies, especially the heart.  Some prescription drugs may also reduce their ability to handle the hot weather. The LOA operates the “Fan Care” program locally and with the record breaking high temperatures and a cut in... »

VINTON–For more than a year, Vinton and Roanoke County have been working towards creating a joint 911 communications center. Today, that merger goes into effect. From this point forward, all Vinton calls to 911 will be answered at the Roanoke County Emergency Communications Center on Cove Road. Calls from Vinton will still be directed... »