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COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - The Covington Lumberjacks will welcome Special Olympics athletes to Casey Field on Sunday, June 14, for a memorable evening of baseball and community spirit.
The festivities begin at 4 p.m. as Special Olympics participants take part in several pregame activities. Athletes will sing the National Anthem, join Lumberjacks players on the field during introductions, and have the opportunity to throw a ceremonial first pitch.
The event is designed to celebrate inclusion and provide a special experience for participating athletes while bringing the community together through baseball. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and help recognize the Special Olympics athletes as they take center stage alongside the Lumberjacks.

Special Olympics Night With The Jacks

June 13, 2026
The Covington Lumberjacks Bark in the Park night has been rescheduled for June 16 at 6:30 p.m. after the original game was cancelled due to weather. Fans are encouraged to bring donations of dog and cat food for the Alleghany Humane Society, which will also be on hand with adoptable pets. Guests are welcome to bring their four-legged friends as long as they are on a leash.

Leashes, Bases, and Belly Rubs: Bark in the Park Returns

June 13, 2026
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - The Covington VA250 Carnival will host a sensory hour Saturday from 5–6 p.m. 

Sensory Hour Set for Saturday, at Covington VA250 Carnival

June 12, 2026
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) - The Covington Lumberjacks and Olde Town Covington have joined forces with the Christmas Mother and Salvation Army for a teddy bear drive. Fans attending Saturday’s 6:30 p.m. home game are encouraged to bring a new or gently used teddy bear to donate. Additional information is available at oldetowncovington.com. Photo: Elizabeth Kirby 

Teddy Bear Donations to Be Collected at Saturday’s Game

June 12, 2026
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) — The Covington VA250 Celebration opened Thursday evening at the Jackson River Sports Complex. Crowds began lining up before gates opened at 6 p.m. and quickly filled the midway. Rides provided by Coles Amusements drew steady lines throughout the evening, while food vendors served a variety of fair favorites.
The celebration continues Friday and Saturday. Gates open at 6 p.m. each day and admission is free. Ride tickets are available for purchase on site. The event concludes Saturday night with a fireworks show. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

VA250 Festivities Get Underway in Covington

June 12, 2026

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Bath County Sheriff’s Office Weekly News Release Sunday, March 9 through Saturday, March 15

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Bath County Sheriff’s Office
Weekly News Release
March 9, 2025 through March 15, 2025

3-9-25 Sgt. Smith assisted local wrecker service with traffic control on Bolars Draft Rd.

3-9-25 Sgt. Smith & Deputy Plecker responded to the Bath/Alleghany line for a report of a vehicle driving recklessly.

3-10-25 Deputy Plecker assisted a citizen with an animal control call.

3-11-25 Deputy Plecker transported inmate from Alleghany Regional Jail to Bath County Court.

3-11-25 Deputy Miller assisted a citizen with fingerprints.

3-11-25 Deputy Plecker assisted a citizen with an animal control call.

3-11-25 Deputy Miller arrested Brandon Pleasant for taking indecent liberties with a minor.

3-11-25 Lt. Grimm served two protective orders.

3-11-25 Deputy Miller & Deputy Rexrode responded to River Rd for a motor vehicle accident.

3-12-25 Capt. Weaver & Deputy Altizer transported inmates from Alleghany Regional Jail to Bath County Circuit Court.

3-12-25 Deputy Altizer transported an inmate from Alleghany Regional Jail to Bath County Circuit Court.

3-12-25 Deputy Plecker served two emergency protective orders.

3-12-25 Deputy O’Conner responded to Rocky Ridge for a report of a deer that had been hit by a vehicle.

3-12-25 Deputy McRoberts, Deputy O’Conner & VSP responded to Roseloe Ln for a domestic dispute.

3-12-25 Deputy McRoberts transported an inmate from Bath County Circuit Court to Alleghany Regional Jail.

3-12-25 Deputy Plecker assisted citizen with the magistrate.

3-12-25 Deputy D Smith responded to the thrift store on Rt. 42 for a report of a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot.

3-13-25 Lt. Grimm arrested Kendrick Ryan Smith on a capias. Transported to Alleghany Regional Jail.

3-13-25 Deputy Rexrode spoke with a citizen about a possible scam call.

3-13-25 Deputy Altizer & Deputy Rexrode conducted a traffic stop in Mitchelltown. Served a permitted arrest warrant on Peter Simms Adams for assault on a family member.

3-13-25 Deputy O’Conner responded to Mountain Valley Rd for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

3-13-25 Deputy Smith & Deputy Altizer responded to Bath Alum Dr for a report of a chair in the road causing a traffic hazard. Chair was removed from the roadway.

3-13-25 Deputy Smith responded to the Bacova warehouse for a report of a tractor trailer in the parking lot idling and no one around the truck. Owner was located.

3-13-25 Deputy Smith & Deputy O’Conner responded to the Williamsville area for a noise complaint.

3-14-25 Deputy Miller assisted a citizen with keys locked in their vehicle.

3-14-25 Deputy Miller & Deputy McRoberts responded to the Bath/Alleghany line for a deer that had been hit by a vehicle.

3-14-25 Deputy Miller conducted an investigation in the Ashwood area.

3-14-25 Deputy McRoberts assisted a citizen with keys locked in a vehicle in the Hot Springs area.

3-14-25 Lt. Grimm assisted Hot Springs Rescue Squad with a gentleman having a seizure on Bolars Draft Rd near the marina.

3-14-25 Deputy Bryan served a permitted arrest warrant for assault & battery on Synthia Adams.

3-14-25 Deputy Bryan, IV served an emergency protective order.

3-15-25 Deputy Miller assisted a citizen with keys locked in vehicle.

3-15-25 Capt. Weaver responded to Back Creek Mtn for a report of a suspicious vehicle.

3-15-25 Capt. Weaver spoke to a citizen about someone flying a drone above their property.

3-15-25 Deputy Miller assisted a citizen with keys locked in vehicle.

3-15-25 Deputy Bryan & Deputy Miller responded to the Hot Springs area for a report of littering.

3-15-25 Deputy Altizer & Deputy Colaw responded to the Williamsville area for a report of larceny at a work site.

Bath County Communications Officers answered 254 incoming calls and 79 outbound calls during this time period.

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