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Judge asked to take second look at Rappahannock library FOIA lawsuit

Judge asked to take second look at Rappahannock library FOIA lawsuit

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 5, 2026 | Crime and Courts, Sidebar

Attorney says court ruling left issues unaddressed A Circuit Court judge was asked Monday to reconsider his decision allowing the Rappahannock County Public Library Board of Trustees to withhold draft lease documents and hold closed-door meetings on the potential...
Rappahannock County moves to save more lives

Rappahannock County moves to save more lives

by Randy Rieland | Jul 21, 2026 | Fire/Rescue, Health, Sidebar, Top Story

Boosts emergency response by adding AEDs, planning paramedic home visits Rappahannock County is moving ahead with two new iniatives aimed at one of its biggest challenges: providing emergency and preventive healthcare in a rural county with an aging spread-out...
How would a new Rappahannock County library be funded?

How would a new Rappahannock County library be funded?

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 22, 2026 | County, Local Government, Sidebar

Library board: No additional tax ask needed As negotiations continue over a possible move of the library to the Rush River Commons development, the Rappahannock County Public Library Board of Trustees says it has a plan to cover a future lease and rising operating...
110-MPH chase through Flint Hill brings prison time

110-MPH chase through Flint Hill brings prison time

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 12, 2026 | Crime and Courts, Sidebar

Driver: Plea agreement not ‘fair enough’ A Front Royal man was sentenced to two years and five months in prison Monday after pleading guilty in Rappahannock County Circuit Court to charges stemming from a high-speed chase through Flint Hill last September that reached...
What could a new Rappahannock library look like?

What could a new Rappahannock library look like?

by Ireland Hayes | Jun 9, 2026 | County, Infrastructure, Local Government, Sidebar

Draft plans for potential move to Rush River Commons Board frustrated by ‘faulty’ info about project The Rappahannock County Public Library Board of Trustees has gotten a glimpse of what a new library could look like if it decides to relocate to the Rush River Commons...
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