'I applaud the Board of Supervisors'
I would like to correct the editor of the Rappahannock News or the party responsible for the "Slippery Slope" editorial in the July 24 edition of the paper. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
RCSSA thanks community
The members of the Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA) would like to thank the Board of Supervisors and county government, the School Board and the community for their vote to support our endeavor to provide lighting at Panther Stadium and the baseball/softball complex. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Going above and beyond the call of duty'
The family of Robert H. Jenkins, Jr., would like to extend our sincere thanks and deeply felt gratitude to the members of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department and the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Department for their extraordinary care and effort in going above and beyond the call of duty during the recent tragic loss of our loved one. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Memorial service to be held for Robin Purnell
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our many friends and neighbors who have expressed condolences over the tragic loss of Robin Purnell. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'I do feel greatly disappointed and deeply hurt'
Back in April of this year I held an open house at my farm to discuss an idea I had to hold weddings and receptions on the farm, which requires a special permit. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Appreciation for Washington Volunteer Fire Department
We are thrilled with the wonderful job the Washington Volunteer Fire Department did burning our old house at 109 Fodderstack Road on July 12. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Euthanasia is . . . a misplaced sense of compassion'
Every January 22, Americans from across the nation gather in Washington D.C., to protect the right to life. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
One small step for a game – One large step for a county
For the past few years I’ve had the pleasure of visiting many high schools, junior colleges and universities in Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley – including Rappahannock high school. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bowl-For-Seniors was 'huge success'
The First Regional Bowl-For-Seniors' event that was held at the new Mountain Run Bowling Center in the Culpeper Town Mall on June 22 was a huge success. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Jim Gannon: 'The Rappahannock Decider'
Jim Gannon is quoted in the July 3 edition of the Rappahannock News: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Our kids have one opportunity that no child in any neighboring county has'
We find this latest brouhaha about lights for night games and the constant parental complaining about their kids not having the same sports opportunities available as those that exist in suburban counties troubling. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'A good government looks out for the greater good'
Several residents I have talked to laugh when I say some residents don't want lights because of light pollution. Whether you think this is ridiculous or not, I believe a good government looks out for the greater good of a community. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Story on lights 'poorly reported, highly prejudicial'
I found the article, "BOS postpones action on athletic lights until July 21," in the July 10 edition of the Rappahannock News poorly reported and highly prejudicial. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Euthanasia is . . . a misplaced sense of compassion'
Every January 22, Americans from across the nation gather in Washington D.C., to protect the right to life. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Appreciation for Washington Volunteer Fire Department
We are thrilled with the wonderful job the Washington Volunteer Fire Department did burning our old house at 109 Fodderstack Road on July 12. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
How lights will affect the future of Rappahannock County
Rappahannock County is a unique place for a variety of reasons. I’m sure residents would have difficulty agreeing upon what makes Rappahannock so special- its peacefulness, view, size or caring residents. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Castleton Festival: 'A tremendous opportunity for our community'
We had a song we used to do in my band, Trapezoid - “In Beauty I Walk. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Touching words' remember lives of Strothers and Porters
The Rappahannock Historical Society’s annual fundraiser, "An Afternoon To Die For," was held July 13 at The Meadows, the 250-year-old Washington home of John and Beverly Sullivan. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'A sign of a healthy democracy at work'
Amy Hitt’s article in the July 3 edition of the Rappahannock News makes a rather sweeping claim where the title suggests “all the other schools” have something. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Thanks to the local rescue squads
Wednesday morning began with the painful sound of a car spinning out of control and a thud. Living on "spin-out" curve as we do, we have heard the sound too many times. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Forward thinking with a wise use of funds
The BOS at the urging of John McCarthy chose to step into the future and be proactive regarding the promotion of tourism in the county. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Red Cross blood donors thanked
We would like to thank all 41 people who took time on July 2 from their busy schedules to come to the Washington Fire Hall and try to donate blood to the Red Cross. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Thanks to the community
I would like to take this time to say thank you to my family, my friends, my church and every one else who had a part in the benefit to help me raise some money to go toward my upcoming lung transplant at Fairfax Inova Hospital. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bright night lights for Rappahannock County?
There are more than a few reasons why this county’s open-space, natural beauty and night-time darkness have been preserved. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'Let the students of our school have what all the other schools have'
In response to Ronald Maxwell's letter in the June 26 edition of the Rappahannock News, I find it odd that he would include Madison County in his letter. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Appreciation to Rappahannock
Rappahannock County embodies true “family values. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
'We just wanted things to be clear moving forward'
A number of people have been asking us about Ki Theatre and its change into Spark! We wanted it to be clear to everyone that neither Julie nor Paul are working with Ki or Spark! This has been so since February. | 0 comments - ›› more ...