For over 30 years our family has enjoyed spending weekends at our farm in Rappahannock County.  Many of those evenings we would jump in the car and head to the Café for dinner in Little Washington.  

The tragic murders in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, are grisly reminders that our nation and state’s failure to regulate guns has tragic consequences. Both Texas and Ohio lack the minimal regulations experts recommend. 

It would be funny if it weren’t so tragic: “Citing Holy Bible as authority, Sonnett appeals case to Virginia Supreme Court” (Rappahannock News, August 1, 2019). Perhaps Mr. Sonnett should appeal to the Higher Authority for help in his day job as Assistant Town Attorney up the road in Front Royal. 

As we emerge from a weekend defined by two horrendous mass shootings, I listen to the commentators trying to explain the “why.” I think the best over-arching answer was provided by our second President, John Adams, in 1798.

It's heartbreaking The Inn at Little Washington is closing the Country Cafe's business, throwing seven county residents out of work and eradicating a valuable and unique resource. 

I am writing to congratulate you on your excellent article from April 29th 2018 titled: “Foreigner’s diary describes ‘sufferings’ of Rappahannock County during Civil War.”

The Rappahannock Food Pantry was disappointed in the decision by the Planning Board last week not to adjust the proffers on the building site we were considering. We understand and respect their concerns. We have a backup plan and are already pursuing it which will keep us on schedule.

On July 11, the U.S. House of Representatives stealthily passed a floor amendment [“Pentagon pressed for answers . . . on tick-borne diseases common in Rapp,” Rappahannock News, July 18] via voice vote offered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) to the 2020 defense authorization bill . . . [on] “whet…

Thank you for your coverage of the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) board elections. As someone who receives my electricity from REC, I am concerned the current board treats me as if I don’t matter. I think we need a change.

This fall, the Rappahannock Food Pantry will be able to offer beef from steers raised by the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club to Food Pantry clients through generous community support for the “4-H Food 4 Families” project.

At the Virginia Lottery, we take playing seriously. Fun matters. Excitement matters. And so does the education of Rappahannock County’s youngest residents.

As a member of Troop 316, I just wanted to thank Ms. Audrey Regnery for allowing us to be a part of the annual American Festival Concert put on by John Bourgeois at Avon Hall. We were especially honored to be able to present the colors for such a patriotic event. 

We are putting a period at the end of a sentence for this year’s sixth annual 24-hour Give Local Piedmont Day of Giving, which, in this year’s final tally, raised a record $860,365 for 177 participating regional nonprofits. On June 26 and June 27, award ceremonies were held to personally pre…

When I was a small girl, my music-loving father took me to several concerts at “his” university in Bloomington, Indiana.

Since Route 29 North is to be closed for sometime starting July 8, VDOT in their usual brilliance has decided to pave Crest Hill Road starting July 8, which would be a way for us to access I-66, bypassing Warrenton and Route 17, alleviating some traffic issues through Warrenton. And folks us…

In the latest edition of Cooperative Living, members of the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) will receive a proxy allowing members to exercise their democratic control over who is to serve on REC’s board of directors. The proxy allows members to vote for an individual candidate, desig…

Wow, this brings back bad memories [“When tragedy came calling to Old Hollow,” June 27]. While we were all relieved when this was over (none more than Cheryl Hart), reading the author’s succinct account of the FBI’s role, I would have liked to learn more about their discussions with the abdu…

Thanks so much for running this article [“Virginia Tech discovery could open door to Lyme treatment,” June 20] and for your continuing attention to Lyme and other tick borne diseases. We discussed this study at our last meeting and will again at our July meeting.

As a mother of a newborn and a three year old living in the next hollow in 1988, I remember the concern we all had while this tragedy was unfolding.

On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County and our County Administrator, Garrey W. Curry, Jr., I am writing to thank the Rappahannock CFC Farm & Home Center’s Manager, Mike Cannon, and his staff, especially Gwen Parker, for their support in allowing the county to hold a…

At his 90th birthday, Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling was asked the secret of his longevity.

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the wonderful community participation at our Garden Party Saturday, June 15. It was a beautiful evening filled with good cheer and lively conversation and we could not have been more pleased with the results.

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and it can only come from volunteer blood donors. I would like to thank all of those who volunteered their valuable time to come to the Red Cross Bloodmobile on June 19 at the Washington Firehall. The Red Cross collected 22 pints o…

I can’t remember a time when the audience at a play I attended looked happier than they did at the Theater at Little Washington Saturday [June 15]. The play was The Talented Clementine, a musical written by Rappahannock’s Paul Reisler and starring a cast of 26 kids from 15 elementary and mid…

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the wonderful community participation at our Garden Party this past Saturday. It was a beautiful evening filled with good cheer and lively conversation and we could not have been more pleased with the results.

Thanks to all the Rappahannock veterans who came together for our first annual Flag Day Veteran’s Beer Call. We had representatives from all ranks for the four major services, a WWII vet, and even representatives from Allied Forces. This year we had 31 veterans. Next year, let’s get 60!

I would like to take this time to thank my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for an outstanding Coming Together Campmeeting. I can’t say enough thank you’s for the Flint Hill Fire and Rescue Department for allowing us to have this wonderful event on the carnival grounds. I want to thank every Pa…

The Skyline Vineyard Inn (Harmony Manor B&B, LLC) has a 17-year history of zoning violations spanning three ownerships. The start of it all was when the builder named Gary Harvey secured a residential building permit that he then used to build a B&B.

Hi Editor,

Your article of June 13, 2019, “Supervisor Frazier racks up hefty legal bill in suit he’s ‘not a party to’” showed a serious lack of diligence in seeking and fairly reporting the current state of events. Mr. Frazier is subject to the court’s jurisdiction because of a subpoena served on him b…

I am writing to encourage all county residents to vote for Mike Biniek and the other two reform candidates (from Repower REC) in the upcoming Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors election (see article in last week’s paper). There are three reform candidates up for election …

I would love to give a BIG THANK YOU to all my supporters of both ECOW and the Sperryville Corner Store for all those years (19) of supporting me.

The Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority (RCRFA) would like to thank the organizations and volunteers who helped make the inaugural Rush River Conservation Day on Saturday, June 8, a great opportunity for youngsters and adults alike to have the opportunity to fish in the bea…

This past Saturday, I had the privilege of attending a debate in Warrenton between Tristan Shields and Laura Galante, both candidates for the Democratic nomination to run in the 18th District and represent Rappahannock in the House of Delegates in Richmond. Both Tristan and Laura proved them…

My husband, Scott, and I shop in Culpeper once a week. The drive back home is pretty ho-hum until we leave Woodville and follow the gently rolling road that leads into Sperryville. In all seasons, and at any time of day or evening, the view is one I would put against any in the world: The va…

RappCats is deeply grateful to the Rappahannock community for the support you provided during this year’s Give Local Piedmont campaign. Thank you to each and every person who contributed to RappCats. We received more than $14,000 from 129 donors and won a $1,500 prize for the second most don…

This past Memorial Day we remembered the more than 640,000 men and women who have given their lives serving the United States since the first such commemoration in 1868. As Americans, we’ve always paid our respects to those who have died in defense of our great nation. However, the cost of w…

I have a young pup here that demands equal time [“From Rappahannock with love,” May 30]. I think you referred to him as Willard. He was the running mate of Wesley. Well, he now goes by the name ‘Will Bourgeois.’ And he’s been living here with me. He replaced Beauregard. He didn’t flee to Cal…

Dear Members of the Board of Supervisors:

I was very happy to see the Rappahannock News coverage of Lord Fairfax Community College’s 48th Commencement last week. But I have a small correction to offer.

In the last month, our community has come together in meaningful ways, showing an enormous potential to give and invest in causes near to our hearts.

What do chickens and Rappahannock’s Board of Supervisors have in common? They both lay eggs! The major difference is that the Board lays its eggs in full public view.

I’d like to register my opposition to the cell tower proposal in the Woodville/Sperryville corridor. Along with Massies Corner there is no more sensitive view shed in our county. A fake tree at the edge of the woods would be far more preferable but I’d bet CWS is all about profits and less t…

I wanted to let you know that my husband and I love the new format. It is easy to hold and a joy to read.

AARP-Virginia was proud to be among the diverse and energetic group of sponsors for “SperryFest.” Congratulations to the creative and hard-working group of planners who made the day such a rousing success.

The Garden Club of Warren County spotlighted the town of Washington on Saturday, April 27, as part of Historic Garden Week for the second time. The Garden Club of Warren County would like to express our appreciation to those who made Historic Garden Week in the town of Washington possible. W…