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2 – Chelsea Cook crowned 2011 Miss Bath County; Nicky McDaniel is Junior Miss Bath County.
The Salvation Army announces upcoming transfer of Capts. Karl and Janice Dahlin to Danville; Maj. Hilda Chadwick will assume command of Covington Corps.
3 – Clifton Forge Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4299 holds Loyalty Day Program at Sharon Elementary School.
4 – Covington City Council unveils $19 million budget proposal.
Alleghany County supervisors approved county’s $9.2 million share of school budget; County share increases by $200,000.
5 – Bertha Webb of Covington celebrates 102nd birthday.
6 – The Alleghany Foundation announces grants totaling $1.2 million to 15 area organizations; Alleghany County and Covington schools receive $547,188 for continuation of nursing program.
National Day of Prayer observed in Covington with program at city hall.
7 – Plans being made to erect gate at Casey Field in memory of Dr. William Ellis. A Covington medical doctor, Ellis spent a great deal of time volunteering in the community, including 50 years as Covington High School’s team physician.
Ceremony held to open annual Magic in the Mountains Festival in Clifton Forge.
9 – Charlotte Smith crowned Miss Tiny Queen of Hearts.
Clifton Forge VFW holds ceremony to honor U.S. 1st Lt. Joshua Hurley, who was killed in Iraq War in 2003.
C&O 614 steam locomotive arrives in Clifton Forge for display.
10 – Covington school officials voice disappointment over city council’s proposed budget. City budget would bring $375,000 in cuts to schools.
Bath County School Board votes to move pre-school programs to Valley Elementary.
Williamsville school board representative Joyce Hevener says she will seek re-election in Bath County in November; Millboro representative Dreama Burns and Warm Springs representative Mary Lynn Riner won’t seek re-election.
11 – Bath County supervisors approve increasing meals tax from 1 percent to 4 percent.
Virginia Commission on Local Government issues advisory report approving proposed consolidation of Alleghany County and Covington governments.
Clifton Forge Town Council discusses increasing charges and fee and public cemeteries.
Covington City Council to seek public input on proposal to relocate rail crossing at Lyman Avenue. Relocation would reopen rails lines for industries at former AET plant.
12 – Covington Farmer’s Market to open at temporary location while construction on permanent facility continues.
13 – Dabney S. Lancaster Community College pins 29 nurses during annual ceremony; Keynote speaker is Bedford County Commonwealth’s Attorney Randy Krantz.
14 – Dabney S. Lancaster Community College holds 44th annual commencement exercise with diplomas awarded to 158 students.
16 – Annual Railroad Heritage Festival held in Clifton Forge.
Relay for Life held in Covington; $44,623 raised for American Cancer Society.
Peace Officers Memorial Day observed in Clifton Forge.
17 – Higher energy costs affecting Alleghany County school budget. Fuel and heating oil costs expected to be $41,000 above budgeted amount.
18 – Alleghany County supervisors considering firm to operate Lower Jackson River Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Three-year cost would be $1.3 million.
19 – Revitalization plans for downtown areas in Covington and Clifton Forge to be unveiled.
20 – Alleghany County Sheriff Kevin Hall will seek re-election in November.
Bath County School Board approves budget; Votes to move Millboro kindergarten students to Valley Elementary.
21 – Covington VFW Post No. 1033 holds flag-raising ceremony at Covington High School.
23 – Annual Douthat Car Show Attracts 160 Vehicles.
Minor train derailment occurs between Low Moor and Clifton Forge.
24 – Greater Alleghany United Fund campaign nets $139,000.
25 – Covington City Council considers to struggle with 2011-2012 budget; New election district lines approved.
Clifton Forge Town Council bombarded with complaints over proposal to increase monthly water and sewer rates by $29 per month.
Community leader Clarence Farmer dies at age 88.
26 – Plans to revitalize downtown areas in Covington and Clifton Forge unveiled. Plans are result of study funded by The Alleghany Foundation.
Reception held in Covington for Mary Fant Donnan, new executive director of The Alleghany Foundation.
27 – Iron Gate Town Council presents balanced budget of $260,776.
28 – Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism to launch new website June 1. New site will be designed to promote tourism.
31 – Memorial Day observed in Highlands with ceremonies in Covington and Clifton Forge.
