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The Rappahannock County Farm Tour is making a comeback for its 12th year after canceling last fall because of COVID-1…
Since its June reopening, volunteers at Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Center’s Share Shed continue to report an unsus…
The Town of Washington’s Planning Commission will meet on Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall to discuss an initial revi…
Last month, Gov. Ralph Northam gave state employees a choice: get vaccinated or submit to weekly testing for COVID-19…
Culpeper resident Mark Lewis Jenkins was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday for two charges of grand larceny a…
The following home and land transfers were recorded at the Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Sept. 7-17:
The long-awaited opening of the post office in the Town of Washington is expected to take place sometime before this …
Washington Town Council on Monday unanimously approved a special use permit for Rush River Commons, allowing construc…
Cliff Miller, a Sperryville business owner, is challenging Piedmont Supervisor Christine Smith on the Rappahannock Co…
In reelection bid, Rappahannock County Piedmont Supervisor Christine Smith pushes for limited growth
Piedmont Supervisor Christine Smith is running to be reelected to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, descr…
The Christmas in Little Washington Planning Committee refuses to let Covid concerns dampen the holiday spirit in Rapp…
At a meet-and-greet last Friday at Sperryville’s Before and After, folks questioned and listened as Piedmont District…
Neighboring property owner expresses concerns about late night stargazers
The number of patients being treated statewide for COVID-19 in intensive-care units hit a record high Friday, as deat…
Harris Teeter stores nationwide, including nearby in Warrenton, have reduced their store hours until further notice, …
Thanks to Richard Brady for his sensible response to the skewed article in the paper (“County real estate taxes are i…
I have been reading some of the Foothills reports on the tax system here in Rappahannock County. Overlooking the many…
This letter provides more detail to an issue the Foothills Forum article on taxation in the county touched on, being …
The members of the Board of Supervisors, who also comprise the county’s Broadband Authority, have worked decisively t…
According to last week's news, chiropractor Mattie Leto attacked school board member Rachel Bynum, declaring the heal…
Rod Osborne is a highly likable, gregarious citizen with a background that reflects on discipline and continuing educ…
I am the proud creator/instigator of the “Respect Rappahannock” signs. I first saw the sentiment on a similar sign do…
I wanted to write and thank all those with yard signs warmly welcoming me and my family to Rappahannock County. In th…
Quite a few years ago, when I was participating in a seminar, the really excellent instructor halted me in the midst …
Recently I met Rod Osborne who is running to represent the Stonewall-Hawthorne District for the School Board. I was i…
On Nov. 2, the people around Sperryville and in the Piedmont district will vote for our representative on the Rappaha…
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