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William Webster: Answering the call of his country

William Webster: Answering the call of his country

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Oct 21, 2024 | Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Health, Politics

A private man in public service, Rappahannock resident celebrates 100 years “I am an old Navy man, and I heard a bosun’s pipe.” In 1978, that was William H. Webster’s reason for leaving a distinguished judicial career and the possibility of a future seat on the United...
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...

Former Culpeper supervisor jailed on contempt charge

by Ireland Hayes | Oct 1, 2024 | Crime and Courts

A warrant was issued Friday for the arrest of former Culpeper supervisor and realtor Kathy Campbell after she failed to meet the requirements of her suspended sentence on a contempt of court charge in Rappahannock County Circuit Court. Campbell is now detained in the...
Jury finds Woodville man not guilty of assault charges

Jury finds Woodville man not guilty of assault charges

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 22, 2024 | Crime and Courts

Former Culpeper supervisor must comply with court order, or face jail time  After a full day of trial, a Rappahannock County jury took less than 30 minutes to find a Woodville man not guilty of two sexual abuse charges in Rappahannock County Circuit Court Thursday....
Lifesavers recognized for efforts at Settle’s grocery

Lifesavers recognized for efforts at Settle’s grocery

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 15, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, Politics

Huntly resident Ben Hahn and first responders were recognized at last Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting for their lifesaving efforts.  Hahn assisted Jerry Brown, 71, of Amissville, who collapsed Aug. 6 at Settle’s Grocery & Garage in Flint Hill, performing...
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