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Supervisors back Sperryville sewer repairs

Supervisors back Sperryville sewer repairs

by Ireland Hayes | Sep 17, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Infrastructure, Local Services, People, Politics, Real Estate

No more ‘kicking the can down the road’ The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 last Wednesday to back a $1.4 million loan the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA) intends to use to replace outdated equipment at the Sperryville...
Spotted lanternflies spreading in Rappahannock

Spotted lanternflies spreading in Rappahannock

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Aug 18, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Health

Destructive insects detected in 50 Virginia counties Throughout the summer, Ira Chaleff saw the occasional spotted lanternfly latched to the side of his home in Huntly. He thought nothing of it. That was until a few weeks ago, when during a house party, one of his...
Students participate in watershed field day along the Thornton

Students participate in watershed field day along the Thornton

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | May 29, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Health, Infrastructure, Local Services, Politics

Rappahannock County Elementary School sixth grade students and Hearthstone School students enjoyed participating in the annual Watershed Education Field Day on May 16.  2024-05-16-FF-RLEP-Watershed-1-2-web.jpgRappahannock County Elementary students submerge a tarp in...
Thanking Troy Jenkins for 30 years of a job well done

Thanking Troy Jenkins for 30 years of a job well done

by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Jan 8, 2023 | Business

Troy Jenkins retirement 1Longtime Rappahannock Water and Sewer Authority employee Troy Jenkins celebrates his retirement Wednesday afternoon at Headmaster’s Pub in Sperryville. About 50 co-workers, friends, and “clients” gathered at Headmaster’s Pub in...
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