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...
by Pam Owen | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
After writing about squirrels and hawks starting new families a while ago, I expected to have reported on their reproductive success by now. While the squirrel brood did well — three spunky youngsters — the hawk tale sadly turned into a mystery when the adults...
by Ireland Hayes | Aug 12, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Health, People, Politics
For two weeks, the Rappahannock County Public Schools’ Panther Band has been hard at work in the band room and on the practice field, preparing for this season’s marching show at its annual band camp. 08052024_BandCamp_741-web.jpgColor guard member Gabby Moreno spins...
by Foothills Forum Staff Report | May 12, 2024 | Business, Crime and Courts, Health, Politics
Cruising along serene Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park (SNP), it’s easy to forget how quickly the park juts into backcountry wilderness, where innumerable rocky trails lead to breathtaking vistas, cliffs and waterfalls but also expose Sunday tourists and even...
by Ireland Hayes | Feb 23, 2024 | Business, Education, Politics
The ‘super’ in school superintendent takes on new meaning Grimsley-15c-web.jpgGrimsley took on the job of driving a school bus to help fill a need for drivers in the county, but really enjoys driving and has continued to substitute drive after all of the district’s...