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Former Washington resident sentenced to two years in child pornography case

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 20, 2025 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics

Scott Hale, formerly of Washington, was sentenced Monday to two years in jail on two child pornography charges in accordance with a plea agreement made with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in August. “I stand here deeply regretful and remorseful for the actions...
Jones Nature Preserve: ‘A scenic masterpiece’

Jones Nature Preserve: ‘A scenic masterpiece’

by Bob Hurley | Jan 13, 2025 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Education

Rappahannock couple receives prestigious award Nestled along Long Mountain Road is one of Rappahannock County’s most precious jewels – the Jones Nature Preserve. Like the county’s motto, “A scenic masterpiece made perfect by nature,” the preserve is an...
Rappahannock library about to turn a page

Rappahannock library about to turn a page

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 8, 2025 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics

Library trustees gearing up to fund expansion, renovation The Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees is preparing to embark on a projected $6 million fund-raising effort to support an expansion and renovation of the public library. There’s a long way to go...
Jennifer Ackerman: The writer who follows the birds

Jennifer Ackerman: The writer who follows the birds

by Tim Carrington | Dec 19, 2024 | Health

‘Owl-struck’ author tells what an owl knows One of five sisters growing up in Washington, D.C., Jennifer Ackerman from age seven would set out before sunrise to observe birds along the Potomac with her father, who held a demanding job in government while nurturing a...
Rush River Commons restoring stream as ‘green heart’ of project

Rush River Commons restoring stream as ‘green heart’ of project

by Ireland Hayes | Dec 16, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Education, Features, Health, Infrastructure, Politics, Real Estate

Town walking path needs more funding Steve Plescow, engineer of the Rush River Commons project, presented plans Monday to the Washington Town Council to restore a collapsing stream, fulfilling creator and backer Chuck Akre’s vision of a “green heart” in the center of...
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