Greenville News

W e went on record in spring 2008 that Terry Argenbright's plan for a motocross and extreme sports park was good for Augusta County, just not appropriate for the first choice, Augusta Expoland.

CHARLOTTESVILLE - Martin E. Gilbert, 78, of Charlottesville and formerly of Waynesboro passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Rosewood Village in Charlottesville.

With residents split on whether a proposed motocross and sports park could generate too much noise and activity for rural Greenville, Augusta County officials will soon decide if the project will move forward.

T he community of Greenville has every right to its own volunteer fire station, and we hope its residents join in the conversation.

Population growth in Augusta County has residents considering a new fire and rescue station in the Riverheads area.

A meeting tonight should help county officials better understand any public interest in possibly locating a volunteer fire and rescue station in the Riverheads District.

GREENVILLE - The county will host a public meeting June 25 to hear from residents, businesses and industries about the possibility of a fire and rescue station in the Riverheads area.

HARRISONBURG - The following students are members of the undergraduate class of 2009 at Eastern Mennonite University.

GREENVILLE - Cornelia Mish announces the engagement of her daughter, Lindsey Nicole Mish, to Dustin Wayne Cash of Vesuvius, son of Tim and Cindy Truslow of Greenville.

MILLBORO - Nathan Forbes and Melissa "Millie" Thomas announce the birth of a daughter, Chloe Elizabeth Forbes, born April 13 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

It was a routine fuel stop for Walter Everiss, of Greenville, when he went to fill up at the Stop In Food Store in Staunton.

GREENVILLE - Augusta County is seeking input from citizens, businesses and industries located in the Riverheads area as discussions center around the possibility of establishing a fire and rescue station, according to a public meeting notice on the county's Web site.

Investigators Thursday removed and examined the engine of a helicopter that crashed Tuesday morning in Greenville, but released no new details about what may have sent it plummeting to the ground.

GREENVILLE - During her sophomore year at Riverheads High School, C.J. Puffenbarger was awakened one October night by the sound of exploding cans emanating from her kitchen.

STAUNTON - Nighttime northbound lane closures will occur on I-81 from mile marker 205 to 207 as part of a paving project near the Rockbridge and Augusta County line.

We wish to add our voices to those expressing concern regarding the proposed commercial development at I-81 and Va.

Virginia State Police say engine failure is suspected in the crash of a helicopter during a tree-trimming operation near Greenville.

Authorities said a helicopter trimming trees for electrical purposes crashed around 11 a.m. behind the residences of 2668 and 2670 Cold Springs Road near Greenville.

The e-mails keep coming. "Where are the alpacas?" everyone wants to know. The answer: Greenville, Va.

I have some questions for the Augusta County Supervisors and Planning Board concerning the proposed development at I-81 and Va.