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...
by Ireland Hayes | Jan 17, 2025 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Local Services, People, Politics
Sperryville resident James Wayne Sisk pleaded guilty Monday in Rappahannock County Circuit Court to five felony charges tied to a Sperryville fight last January. A Rappahannock County deputy was dispatched to a report of a fight in progress on Jan. 8, 2024 on Slate...
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 Ireland Hayes | Jan 16, 2025 | Education, Politics
Rappahannock County School Board Meeting, Jan. 14, 2025Click the video above to watch Tuesday evening’s Rappahannock County School Board meeting. Wanted: public input on funding priorities Rappahannock County Schools Superintendent Shannon Grimsley presented...
by Luke Christopher | Jan 15, 2025 | Agriculture, Sidebar, Sports
Sometimes, it actually is your first rodeo — as a spectator, at least. And when you first see, and feel, a 2,000-pound bull thrash around just yards away, it’s enough to make you feel like a kid again. But there’s no kidding around inside the arena, especially from...
