Monday’s post-storm flood waters, which caused a slew of temporary closings throughout the county but no serious injuries, may have been great for kayaks, but were not good — never are — for cars and trucks. Experienced kayaker and Tyler Holtzman is shown shooting the rapids on the upper Thornton River, above Sperryville, on...
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Rappahannock County’s Board of Supervisors appears headed into a battle over the county budget and school spending, as Virginia’s fiscal crisis deepens and one county supervisor calls for strict new limits on spending. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article first appeared on the writer's own Rappahannock blog/news site at www.rappvoice.com. Jackson District Supervisor Ron Frazier fired...
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At the tender age of four, she’s already a standout champion. She has that natural presence of a pageant regular. Winner of every possible prize at the local and regional level, she batted her unbelievably long eyelashes alluringly at a cluster of admiring visitors on a recent Sunday, wordlessly acknowledging that, yes, it’s a...
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NOTE: These shows at Castleton's Theatre House have been cancelled due to the snow. Organizers say they will be rescheduled and all tickets will be honored. Stories that transcend time, cultures and walks of life embody universal themes. Take the Greek and Roman myths that describe love, betrayal and jealousy: How the story is...
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A jury on Wednesday returned a not-guilty verdict in the Rappahannock Circuit Court trial of Allen Lewis, a sometime Rappahannock resident accused last April of raping a woman friend while driving her home. This allegedly occurred after spending an evening drinking and smoking crack cocaine with her and others. NOTE: As originally published, this...
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The volunteers and staff who look after the Rappahannock Historical Society’s collection of artifacts, photos and documents will be getting some free expert advice. The advice is part of a statewide project, funded by a grant by the Institute of Museum of Library Services, to help improve the care of collections held by small...
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By Mike Massie For the past several years the Rappahannock News has done a good job of reporting on what the newer farmers here are doing. I hope and expect the paper to continue doing this. However, I feel that the old-time farmers have not been heard from enough. The main issue that concerns...
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Determination is definitely the mantra for Rappahannock High School’s men’s varsity basketball team. The team’s win-loss record of 2 and 10 does not accurately reflect the attitude of the hard-working players. Head varsity coach Bob Czekaj is proud of his Panthers: “We have a very young team. Even the seniors are inexperienced.” The three...
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Special to the Rappahannock News Two of Georgetown University’s best student theater companies bring their joint production of Tom Stoppard’s “The Real Thing” to the Theatre at Washington on Feb. 6-7. “The Real Thing” was originally produced in London in 1982 and came to Broadway in 1984, where it won several Tony awards. British...
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By Lyt Wood Special to the Rappahannock News “More garden projects!” That was the request of last year’s Rappahannock Nature Campers. So this year, June 21 to July 2, we will spend lots of time in the gardens at Singing Creek, and work on projects devoted to flowers, vegetables, birds and butterflies. Do you...
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Special to the Rappahannock News Twelve people braved the snow and ice last Thursday, Jan. 21, for the regular monthly meeting of RappFLOW, the local environmental organization dedicated to ensuring water quality in the upper Rappahannock watershed. They no doubt hoped the weather would be more welcoming next Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 4, for...
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Before Barbara Heile Sherwood of Washington left Tuesday morning to relocate to Germany, she left behind several keepsakes — her oil paintings — for the Rappahannock Food Pantry and the Washington Post Office. The community will be saddened to see her leave, but will look forward to spring when Sherwood says she will return...
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My coal black coat, which earns me the name Onyx, is just one of the attributes that comes from my noble birth. I am fiercely loyal to those who live in my realm. If we must discuss age, I am three in your years. My manners, even when taking a sip of water, are...
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“It’s not the same General Store that I used to work in as a kid,” Eddie Wayland mused this week about the Sperryville landmark now known as the Corner Store. As we sat at Stonewall Abbey over breakfast discussing more upgrades and services coming to the Corner Store, Eddie reminded us that, in addition...
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This week’s newspaper marks the fourth weekly edition since we’ve taken the helm of this Rappahannock institution. We have absolutely no regrets; and from what readers and advertisers have been telling us, they are pleased as well. I hope they are not just being polite. Here’s a sampling: “I’m just so glad to finally...
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First responders (fire, rescue and law enforcement personnel) in Rappahannock County have a difficult time navigating our rural, winding roads to get to an emergency and their efforts are further complicated by the lack of visible 911 addressing on homes and driveways. Most homes and driveways in the county are not properly marked with...
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That’s right folks, there is indeed a treasure right here in our backyard. You see the top of our mountain borders right up to Shenandoah National Park, giving those of us who are willing access to nearly 196,000 acres of parkland — with 79,579 acres of that classified as wilderness. Betcha didn’t know that,...
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50 years ago February 4, 1960 Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors met with all members present and Chairman E. M. Jones presiding, on Wednesday, February 3. Mrs. W. A. Buntin appeared before the supervisors to question the turning down of of a welfare hospital bill at a prior meeting and to submit a second...
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The Rapp Happenings section lists events sponsored only by non-profit groups. Events must be received by 3 p.m. on Monday in order to be included in the next edition. Email Jan@rappnews.com Include name and phone number for information. All others seeking to advertise an event may contact Kimberly Dewey at kdewey@timespapers.com or (540) 351-1161....
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Rappahannock County General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts will have new hours starting Feb. 1. They are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Monday, Feb. 1, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at a 2 p. m. at the Rappahannock County courthouse on Gay Street. There will be...
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