Opinion

It has been brought to my attention that Jimmy Swindler has been passed over for consideration for Rappahannock County [Schools] Superintendent. This is a complete farce and a slap in the face to Mr. Swindler. […]

I read a copy of the June 15 Rappahannock News while passing through little Washington. Well played on the caption to the photo of the dog and snake. I love small local papers, and gems like that are precisely why. […]

In his rebuttal letter in the Rappahannock News on June 8 titled, “‘Not a right’ reprise,” Mr. Klaus argues that Ms. Willis and I “argue from emotion and not reality.” So here is a dose of reality for Mr. Klaus. […]

If anyone thinks their vote does not count, that no matter who they vote for, nothing changes, then I have two words for you: President Trump. On June 13th, go to the polls. […]

Sending this note to say how much I appreciate the publicity you printed prior to our spring concerts. Know it contributed to the wonderful attendance we experienced, especially with all the other activities that were available that particular weekend. […]

Many of us have met the talented Anne Williams at her practice, Mountainside Physical Therapy, located on Route 211, sometime over the past ten years. But not all know that Anne is also a strong and passionate dancer and teacher who studied ballet. […]

We the custodians of the Odd Fellows Cemetery . . . would like to thank the person or persons who placed flags on the cemetery. […]

The Europeans that Mr. Gorfein would have us emulate are all going broke and losing their culture. They are heading slowly (not so much, lately) towards where Chavez took Venezuela in only a decade. If you want a socialist government, move. […]

Saturday evening my car was parked in front of the house while we went to dinner in Little Washington with family members. Upon returning about 9:30 there were loud noises and my daughter shouted, “It’s a bear”! […]

Healthcare is not a commodity. […]

Instead of admitting what happened Mr. Garrett drags in a red herring. According to him, it’s all the Democrats’ fault that one or more Trump appointees who attended the White House meeting shared this information. […]

Mr. Klaus was so hot and bothered by an earlier letter spelling out the devastating costs and effects of Congress’s latest version of the AHCA, that he actually hallucinated claims that were not made. […]

May you enjoy our rare and unique Rappahannock View of the stars even more with this new knowledge of the incredible immensity and staggering breadth of the stars and galaxies of our Universe. […]

We want to thank those two gentlemen and say they were the finest examples of southern hospitality and we were overwhelmed by their kindness. You are fortunate to have them as residents in your area. […]

This unwelcome application would pose severe risks of course to the safety, quality of life, and property values.Imagine the issues of litter, smoke from fire pits, bright lights at night, loud music, porta-johns, trash clean-up and disposal. […]

The focus should be on those public officials or employees who are actually under investigation by state authorities for possible improprieties, not on Debra Knick. […]