by Foothills Forum Staff Report | Feb 1, 2025 | Politics
Immigrant community bracing for unknown amidst crackdown Isabella was two months pregnant when she and husband José made the treacherous trek through the desert and across the U.S. border from Mexico 17 years ago and made their way to rural Virginia where they’d heard...
by Ireland Hayes | Jan 29, 2025 | Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, Politics
‘Neighbor feud’ resolved by Rappahannock judge Rappahannock County District Court Judge Jessica H. Foster found Jeremiah “Jack” Atkins not guilty Tuesday after his neighbors, John and Beth Cappiali, alleged he trespassed on their Amissville property in October. “The...
by Ireland Hayes | Jan 21, 2025 | Art, Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics
Chris Harpine was indicted by a grand jury in Rappahannock County Circuit Court Monday on charges related to a high-speed chase in August of up to 100 mph through Rappahannock County. Harpine, 50, of Front Royal, allegedly fled the scene after Deputy David Meade...
by Ireland Hayes | Jan 20, 2025 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics
Scott Hale, formerly of Washington, was sentenced Monday to two years in jail on two child pornography charges in accordance with a plea agreement made with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office in August. “I stand here deeply regretful and remorseful for the actions...
by Ireland Hayes | Jan 19, 2025 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, Politics
Former Amissville resident William McGinnis was found guilty Monday of two of three probation violations after a lengthy discussion in Rappahannock County Circuit Court on what it means to have “contact” with a minor. The probation violations stem from child abuse...
