by Ireland Hayes | Jun 10, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics
Barred from owning pets for two years Two Rappahannock County residents pleaded guilty to abandonment of animals and cruelty to animals after 12 malnourished and ill-treated dogs were found in a residence in Amissville in February. Dozens of other charges, including a...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | May 29, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Infrastructure, Local Services, Politics
Rappahannock County Elementary School sixth grade students and Hearthstone School students enjoyed participating in the annual Watershed Education Field Day on May 16. 2024-05-16-FF-RLEP-Watershed-1-2-web.jpgRappahannock County Elementary students submerge a tarp in...
by Ireland Hayes | May 19, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics
Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, May 14, 2024 The Rappahannock County School Board is searching for community members interested in advocating for the school district at the state level to help the district “play the Richmond game” amid recent funding...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Apr 28, 2024 | Health, Politics
Coping with grief over loss of pets, horses, cows When Ann Maclean’s dog Seamus, a rescued black Labrador retriever, began to decline, she spoke with her veterinarian about the decision to say goodbye to the family’s cherished pet. The Flint Hill resident scheduled a...
by Bob Hurley | Apr 27, 2024 | Health, People
Background: Part-time missionary and Rappahannock native who provides support for community residents and animals in need; regularly cares for stray cats, oversees llamas, goats and sheep at The Inn at Little Washington; with a green thumb, cares for gardens around...
