Extensive renovations are just about wrapped up at the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. “The primary impetus for the renovation was the need to accommodate a new ambulance, which we received in December,” explains SVRS Chief Todd Summers. 

During the height of this week’s snowstorm, Washington resident Joan Culmer Platt snapped this artistic photograph of a rustic barn door, which upon further look might best be described as a snowscape within a snowscape.

Undaunted by an historic snowfall (if your time horizon is three years), renowned intrepid Sperryville hiker Tony Lovato, who has hiked all 500 miles of Shenandoah National Park’s trails, walks to keep his “edge” on the new Sperryville Walking Trail, with his four-legged partner Chai setting…

Rappahannock County Sheriff Connie Compton is seen here Monday switching out the license plates on her patrol vehicle. As the sheriff explained it, she’s moved up in seniority among Virginia’s 123 sheriffs — from 28th to 27th.

There is no shortage of sledding hills in Rappahannock County, the more thrilling the terrain the better for some sledders.

Master stylist Kim Nelson regularly dresses up the old wooden steps to reflect current seasons and holidays. Valentine’s Day, as seen here, is next up on the calendar, arriving this year on Sunday, February 14.

Chinese astrology tells us the Horse and Goat signs are quite compatible. They have a lot to share and are unlikely to be bored with each other's company. The same can be said for actual horses and goats, too.

Bean Hollow isn’t exactly Piccadilly Circus, but they now likely have one thing in common: a red London phone booth. The distinctive relic was a Christmas gift for Rappahannock philanthropy booster Bill Dietel from his grandchildren — all 11 of them. The seed of the idea came from a birthday celebration years ago, Dietel says. “My five children were trying to come up with a theme.

Abandoned root cellars aren’t uncommon in Rappahannock County, including this one near the base of Googe Mountain that in its day probably stored everything from vegetables and fruits to jarred preserves and jams.

A bright sun illuminates Mary’s Rock Tunnel on the heels of the recent winter storm that dumped upwards of a foot of snow along portions of Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park.

Santa won’t overshoot the Laurel Mills Store during his sleigh ride next week, what with its bright and festive Christmas display. Bedecked with holiday trees, candy canes and snowmen, Castleton’s landmark country store is a must-visit this season.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars of Sterling recently hosted a lunch at the Inn at Little Washington, with  Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America President Martin Fritsches on hand to unveil the new Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Every holiday season for the 25 years since his retirement, Tom Lewis has proudly transformed his property on Woodward Road in Sperryville into a magical Christmas wonderland for all to come and enjoy. 

Further council duties, not set forth in writing, include but are not limited to beautifying the historic town’s flower barrels in the spring and then every Christmas season creatively wrapping sign posts in green garland and similar holiday swag.

Bobby Reid's “Eagle Court of Honor,” referred to as Scouting’s greatest moment, was held Saturday night at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville. Friends and family alike were on hand for the Troop 316 ceremony, saluting the outstanding young man for attaining the highest rank in all of Scouting.

The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office and its 911 dispatch center are getting a new emergency generator to replace a decades-old model that was tucked beneath the porch of the former jail and “blew up,” according to Ricky Jenkins (right), the county’s maintenance manager. 

Jacques Haeringer, chef/owner of the renown L’Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls, celebrated his November birthday at one of his favorite places with one of his favorite wines — Gadino Cellars Cabernet Franc. 

Business has been brisk this autumn season for Rappahannock’s fruit stand operators, including Roger Jenkins, whose Jenkins Fruit Stand in Sperryville wraps up 39 years in business on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. 

The Knights of Columbus Council 14755 once again participated in the Knights national campaign “Coats for Kids” and purchased and delivered 24 new children’s winter coats to the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services (RCDSS). 

The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 20 in honor of the holiday. If you know a veteran who would like to be a part of future exhibits, please email outreach@herosbridge.org. Hero’s Bridge is dedicated to serving elderly veterans, age 65 and older. Visit www.herosbridge.org for more information.

“On Pete Jenkins’ land corner of Dearing and Bean Hollow,” relays Rappahannock real estate broker Butch Zindel. “So majestic! Only had my phone, wish I had my camera.

“Have you seen the hay bale bear on 211 between Sperryville and the Gid Brown Hollow road?” asks Boston resident Brion Patterson, whose wife Cecile Scott took this photo of a giant teddy bear made of straw bales. 

Your eyes are not deceiving you. Those are vehicles lined up to enter Shenandoah National Park’s Thornton Gap Entrance Station if only for a brief moment this past weekend, as autumn colors abound.

Seven-year-old David Zweig and his family, who live in Gainesville, were among the thousands of visitors to Rappahannock County this past weekend in pursuit of fresh air, crisp apples and autumn foliage.

“Hemp Harvest Day,” a Rappahannock Farm Tour Open House sponsored by the Rappahannock Hemp Cooperative, was held Saturday at Off the Grid Farm, Market & Cafe in Sperryville.

An impromptu candlelight vigil mourning the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was held in front of the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Saturday evening, attended by several local residents. 

All residents of Rappahannock County, effective today, can visit the Voter’s Registrar Office on Gay Street and cast ballots for the offices of U.S. President, U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress.

Rappahannock County Public Schools held their “second” first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 27. Teachers and staff greeted Group B students for the first time for in-school instruction after Group A, which had returned Monday.

It’s been a long hot summer in these Blue Ridge Mountains, and no better way to quench one’s thirst than with some good old-fashioned sugar water. Bears impersonating birds, in other words.

Talk about a relaxing way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon, being seated with friends at a shaded picnic table, sipping wine, and enjoying a challenging game of dominoes.

The first day of school seemed orderly and quiet in Rappahannock County, but with fewer students and more masks.

Megan’s smiling face reveals the weather cooperated fully and the orchard’s peach crop is bountiful and ready for slurping.

After a brief rain shower the sun shines down onto Skyline Drive south of the Thornton Gap Entrance two days after President Trump this past week signed the Great American Outdoors Act.

Theresa Wood, the U.S. Census Bureau’s recruiting assistant for Rappahannock County, was on hand to greet patrons of the Rappahannock Food Pantry last Thursday.

“This black bear is huge, although not aggressive,” relays Rappahannock resident Mike Millan. “He doesn’t act like he owns the place, he is an unassuming visitor

As recently as the late 1970s, their numbers plummeting because of insecticides, loss of habitat and hunting, fewer than 50 bald eagle nests were found in Virginia.

A colorful hot air balloon floats majestically in the blue skies above Massies Corner recently, part of the fleet belonging to Skyline Hot Air Balloons of Ben Venue Road.

Eleven year old Stephen Ganz already possesses a genuine knack for composition in photography. And for good reason. This selfie with a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera is not only an example of his emerging skill, but also a poignant reminder of the influence of COVID-19 on perceptio…

Bruce Loth takes the matter of an enormous male snapping turtle into his own hands this past week, pointing the mammoth slowpoke in the direction of the Rush River portion of his property in Harris Hollow.