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Of these three items, which would you like to see in Rappahannock County?

A community center for kids
A supermarket or drugstore
A walking/bike path

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Fletcher withdraws application

5/7/2008

Rappahannock County supervisors expected hours of heated testimony at their public hearing on Monday night, along with a crowd of more than 100 people. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Speed reduced on U.S Route 211 in Rappahannock County

5/8/2008

CULPEPER – Effective today (May 8) motorists traveling on U.S. Route 211 from Sperryville up Thornton Gap to Skyline Drive will find the maximum speed reduced from45 miles per hour to 35 mph. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Correction

5/7/2008

Fodderstack 10-K organizer Jean Lillard submitted final race times for the female 12 and under category. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Baumgardner to head Starfish Mentoring Program

5/7/2008

Headwaters is delighted to announce that Ann H. Baumgardner has been named to the position of Director of the Starfish Mentoring Program. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Home and land transfers:

5/7/2008

These Rappahannock County home and land transfers were recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court clerk's office between April 18 and May 1. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

County and Town Meetings and Notices

5/7/2008

On Thursday, May 8, the Washington Architectural Review Board (ARB) will meet at 7:30 p. m. in the Town Hall on Gay Street. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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They're in second place"

5/7/2008

Coach Richie Burke is a happy camper these days. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Rollins on a roll

5/7/2008

The Panthers spent the early afternoon of April 30 traveling to Manassas Park to battle the Cougars. Although team results were disappointing, it was another meet where several Rapp athletes touted admirable individual results. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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Closer to home

5/8/2008

I write in response to last week's greener than usual issue, and the insightful editorial "Thinking about our energy needs" urging the much needed change in policy of our Country's use of energy. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Preserve our farmland

5/8/2008

When sprawl is looming, it’s good to know that there are organizations that work hard to keep our county scenic and open. The Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance is one of those groups. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Volunteers honored

5/8/2008

On April 22, 2008, Girl Scouts in Rappahannock County honored their adult leaders on Girl Scout Appreciation Day during National Volunteer Week. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Consider volunteering

5/8/2008

Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue recently mailed a brochure to the citizens of Washington and our neighbors in the surrounding area that illustrates the value of volunteers. I have received many favorable comments about the brochure. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Food for thought

5/7/2008

Folks may have come ready for a fight Monday evening as the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors braced for a potentially explosive public hearing on Bill Fletcher's proposed conference center. But it quickly fizzled. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Creating a solution of sustainability

5/7/2008

Let me first thank all of the people who took time out of their busy schedules to come show their support for the proposed venture of renovating the Miller Farm. I greatly appreciate it. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Stop sign is working!

5/7/2008

After living for 12 years on Main Street at Porter Street, a dream has come true for me. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

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