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 Julia Shanahan | Jan 11, 2025 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts
More snow possible for weekend Rappahannock County employees and students were able to enjoy about eight inches of snow that fell earlier this week as life as we knew it shut down — county offices closed, students got an extended winter break and most businesses took...
by Ireland Hayes | Nov 20, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, People, Politics
Arrested again for traffic violations James “Bill” Fletcher III pleaded not guilty last Tuesday to speeding and DWI charges stemming from a June arrest, but his trial was postponed until February after a key witness was unable to appear. On Nov. 7, Fletcher was also...
by Bob Hurley | Oct 22, 2024 | Agriculture, Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Health, Infrastructure, Local Services
Deer Road.jpgDeer on the road in Tiger Valley. On a clear November night around 11 p.m., Edie and David Tatel of Castelton were traveling on a twisty, narrow section of Rock Mills Road toward the bridge that crosses the Thornton River. Out of nowhere a deer jumped in...
by Ireland Hayes | Sep 15, 2024 | Art, Business, Crime and Courts, Education, Fire/Rescue, Health, Local Services, Politics
Huntly resident Ben Hahn and first responders were recognized at last Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting for their lifesaving efforts. Hahn assisted Jerry Brown, 71, of Amissville, who collapsed Aug. 6 at Settle’s Grocery & Garage in Flint Hill, performing...
