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Montpelier First Amendment workshops ‘valuable’ in learning people’s rights

Montpelier First Amendment workshops ‘valuable’ in learning people’s rights

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jun 17, 2024 | Politics

NAACP first amendment workshopThe first of three workshops hosted by NAACP Culpeper and the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at Montpelier was held at the Culpeper County Library. The final two workshops will be held in the community room at the Culpeper...

Washington moves to allow more guests at certain B&Bs

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

Final plans to be reviewed in July Town of Washington officials held a public hearing Monday to hear what townsfolk thought about possible changes to the bed and breakfast ordinance, allowing for some establishments to host as many as eight more guests. But before the...

Amissville residents plead guilty to animal cruelty

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...
Judge David Tatel’s memoir of blindness and justice

Judge David Tatel’s memoir of blindness and justice

by Tim Carrington | Jun 3, 2024 | Art, Crime and Courts, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics

A Rappahannock County resident’s journey in both worlds Memoirs generally roll out the particularities of an individual’s adventure in the world. But some move to a larger stage, addressing questions of living in a just society, or simply being human....
School Board seeking citizen lobbyists, recognizes retiring staff

School Board seeking citizen lobbyists, recognizes retiring staff

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...
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