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Rappahannock County employee found not guilty of trespassing

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 29, 2025 | Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, Politics

‘Neighbor feud’ resolved by Rappahannock judge Rappahannock County District Court Judge Jessica H. Foster found Jeremiah “Jack” Atkins not guilty Tuesday after his neighbors, John and Beth Cappiali, alleged he trespassed on their Amissville property in October. “The...

Front Royal man indicted after 100 mph chase through Rappahannock

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 21, 2025 | Art, Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics

Chris Harpine was indicted by a grand jury in Rappahannock County Circuit Court Monday on charges related to a high-speed chase in August of up to 100 mph through Rappahannock County. Harpine, 50, of Front Royal, allegedly fled the scene after Deputy David Meade...
Washington Town Council tables Foster Harris rezoning

Washington Town Council tables Foster Harris rezoning

by Ireland Hayes | Nov 16, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, People, Politics, Real Estate

Awaiting legislation in Richmond that could impact local rules The Washington Town Council voted unanimously Monday to table an application on rezoning the Foster Harris House, deciding to wait on possible legislation coming out of the General Assembly’s...

Castleton man steals antique cannons, hunting trailer

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 27, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, Politics

Items discovered after DWI arrest A Castleton man pleaded guilty last Thursday to driving while intoxicated as well as stealing items totaling more than $67,000: two antique replica cannons worth $50,000, a $12,000 John Deere tractor and a $5,000 trailer full of...
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...
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