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Flint Hill couple walks 1,926 miles – 3,852,000 steps – through Europe

Flint Hill couple walks 1,926 miles – 3,852,000 steps – through Europe

by Randy Rieland | Jan 17, 2025 | Art, Features, Politics

Going into retirement one step at a time — Crossing three countries, mountain ranges “Take walks.” It’s a simple bit of health advice often shared with those on the ramp to retirement. But there are walks — and then there are w—a—l—k—s. walk-9g-web.jpgPaula and Edward...
Couple’s donation walks Washington path toward completion

Couple’s donation walks Washington path toward completion

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 17, 2025 | Art

town council walking pathWashington Vice Mayor Fred Catlin reviews details of a new walking path with town council members, who unanimously approved its construction at Monday night’s meeting.  The Washington Town Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a...
Rappahannock schools gear up for state budget season

Rappahannock schools gear up for state budget season

by Ireland Hayes | Jan 16, 2025 | Education, Politics

Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, Jan. 14, 2025Click the video above to watch Tuesday evening’s Rappahannock County School Board meeting. Wanted: public input on funding priorities Rappahannock County Schools Superintendent Shannon Grimsley presented...
In photos | Rappahannock County celebrates Independence Day 2024

In photos | Rappahannock County celebrates Independence Day 2024

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 15, 2025 | Fire/Rescue

The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department hosted a Fourth of July celebration at Ben Venue on Thursday, July 4. With thunderstorms predicted, the light rain shower provided a rainbow and sunset to compete with the fireworks display. Rappahannock County celebrates...
In Photos | Ride ’em cowboys at Culpeper Rodeo

In Photos | Ride ’em cowboys at Culpeper Rodeo

by Luke Christopher | Jan 15, 2025 | Agriculture, Sidebar, Sports

Sometimes, it actually is your first rodeo — as a spectator, at least. And when you first see, and feel, a 2,000-pound bull thrash around just yards away, it’s enough to make you feel like a kid again. But there’s no kidding around inside the arena, especially from...
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