by Randy Rieland | Aug 18, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, Politics
County ramping up efforts to boost emergency responders For many years, one of the bigger challenges facing Rappahannock County has been the dwindling supply of fire and rescue volunteers. But a ramped-up effort to train more local residents is showing promising...
by Ireland Hayes | Aug 2, 2024 | Art, Business, Infrastructure, Politics, Real Estate
Quick decision after planners’ recommendation The Washington Town Council voted in a brief special meeting Monday to approve the addition of seven parking spaces in the Rush River Commons’ residential area. The approval comes after a sparsely-attended public hearing...
by Ireland Hayes | May 21, 2024 | Art, Business, Education, Features, Local Services, People, Politics, Real Estate
Town of Washington to consider developer’s plans to restore it After years of uncertainty surrounding the fate of the old apple packing shed on Porter Street in the Town of Washington, the run-down property has been sold to Jim Abdo who plans to demolish decaying...
by Chris | Aug 8, 2021 | Health, Local Services
If you can’t drive, Rappahannock County can be a difficult place to live. If you use a wheelchair, it is even harder since commercial wheelchair transport is practically non-existent. But, as is so often the case, regional nonprofit and government organizations...
