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Historic Town of Washington barn was ‘eyesore’ – or ‘simple beauty of rural life’

Historic Town of Washington barn was ‘eyesore’ – or ‘simple beauty of rural life’

by Ireland Hayes | Dec 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

web_barn-19a.jpgThe barn as it stood in October prior to demolition. web_barn-dismantled-19a.jpgThe remnants of the barn on Dec. 12. Architectural Review Board voted to OK The Inn at Little Washington’s application to demolish the century-old structure A historic barn...
Breed to succeed: Amissville home to cutting-edge equine facility

Breed to succeed: Amissville home to cutting-edge equine facility

by Ireland Hayes | Dec 9, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Health

Tucked among the rolling hills of Amissville, you would not expect to find an equine reproduction hub. But for nearly three decades, Dr. Kevin Dippert and his team have been pioneering in the field, serving horses and their owners who come from across the country....
Barbara Heile’s paintings: Where she lives, what she loves

Barbara Heile’s paintings: Where she lives, what she loves

by Tim Carrington | Nov 22, 2024 | Art, Education

Heile-a-21-web.jpgEvening Kitchen, Reflections Barbara Heile’s show at the Gay Street Gallery explores where she lives and what she loves. Often the two intersect, which makes multiple visits to the gallery in the Town of Washington worthwhile. The longtime...
Slow down, Little Washington: Town Council votes to lower speed limit

Slow down, Little Washington: Town Council votes to lower speed limit

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 20, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Health, Infrastructure, Local Services, People, Politics

Washington Town Council, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, 7 p.m.Click above to watch full video coverage of the Washington Town Council’s Oct. 15 meeting. The Washington Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to lower speed limits from 25 to 20 mph in the Town of...
Herd of 100 U.S. Army horses looking for a home. Will it be in Rappahannock?

Herd of 100 U.S. Army horses looking for a home. Will it be in Rappahannock?

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jul 27, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, People, Politics, Real Estate

The U.S. Army is looking to buy 100 acres of land in Rappahannock County for a federal equine horse training and wellness facility for a herd of 100 horses — and not just any horses, but those that participate in patriotic military funerals at Arlington National...
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