25 Years Ago

Herald of June 4, 1998

The Martinsburg Community Fire Company had a busy week, and in just one day they responded to five different calls. Calls included a barn fire on Over Road, a car fire, smoke in the building at Nason Hospital, accidents, and a false alarm call to Homewood.

The Williamsburg Fire Company was called to a fire at the Williamsburg High School that began in a closet in the biology room. The fire was brought under control quickly, and damage was confined to the chemistry and biology rooms. The cause of the fire was under investigation.

Lona B. Norris, CEO of the Morrisons Cove...