by Randy Rieland | Mar 19, 2025 | Features, Local servcies, People, Top Story
Growing old and alone in Rappahannock County Nancy Studds is 79 and lives by herself in her Sperryville home. And that gives her pause. “If you fall and you can’t get up,” she said, “you know nobody’s checking on you.” She zeroed in on a common fear among seniors...
by Randy Rieland | Mar 19, 2025 | Local servcies, Local Services, People
Ideally, the end comes at home, in your own bed, surrounded by those you love. But it’s good to have a Plan B. That’s the core message of Ready or Not, a Rapp at Home program whose motto is, “Plan when you can, not when you have to.” It brings together small groups...
by Randy Rieland | Mar 19, 2025 | Features, Food Pantry, Health, Local servcies, People, Top Story
Is social isolation hazardous to your health? Jake Jones first came to the Senior Center in Castleton about a year ago. It was his wife’s idea. He needed something to help fill his days after a stroke took away his ability to drive. “It was something to do and a place...
by Ireland Hayes | Mar 19, 2025 | Local Government, Politics, Real Estate, Top Story, Town
Renovation of Abdo properties coming soon The Washington Town Council voted Monday, Mar. 10 to move forward with making a plot of town-owned land available for sale after three homeowners came forward with interest in sections of the plot. Nanette and Jerome Edwards...
by Ireland Hayes | Mar 8, 2025 | County, Infrastructure, Local Government, Politics, Real Estate
Work on revisions to transient lodging draft The Rappahannock County Planning Commission recommended approval of two tourist homes and an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at its meeting last Thursday, but recommended denial of a third tourist home application. Tourist...
