Rush River Commons unveils ‘concept’ for second site The Town of Washington Planning Commission recommended denial of an application from Foster Harris House bed and breakfast to change its zoning, after hearing virtually all negative feedback from residents during...
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Stay alert to deer: Collisions up at alarming rate, even before peak deer season in Rappahannock County
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...
William Webster: Answering the call of his country
A private man in public service, Rappahannock resident celebrates 100 years “I am an old Navy man, and I heard a bosun’s pipe.” In 1978, that was William H. Webster’s reason for leaving a distinguished judicial career and the possibility of a future seat on the United...
Slow down, Little Washington: Town Council votes to lower speed limit
Washington Town Council, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, 7 p.m.Click above to watch full video coverage of the Washington Town Council's Oct. 15 meeting. The Washington Town Council voted unanimously Tuesday to lower speed limits from 25 to 20 mph in the Town of Washington. A...
Principals outline improvement plans, goals to School Board
Principals from both Rappahannock public schools presented their annual school improvement plans to the School Board Tuesday, outlining their goals and benchmarks for achievement in all areas of study at each school. 2024-10-08-schoolboard-2-web.jpgRCES principal,...
Principals outline improvement plans, goals to Rappahannock School Board
Principals from both Rappahannock public schools presented their annual school improvement plans to the School Board Tuesday, outlining their goals and benchmarks for achievement in all areas of study at each school. Jennifer Wissinger, Rappahannock County Elementary...
Town of Washington planners recommend restoration of lost property line
The Town of Washington’s Planning Commission voted to recommend the division of a lot near The Washington School, restoring a boundary line lost during the school’s renovation 20 years ago. The property on Mt. Salem Avenue is adjacent to The Washington School and...
Community rallies Saturday to ‘kick out’ childhood cancer
Saturday event will support former high school student Totality Martial Arts and Rappahannock County community volunteers will host "Kicking Out Cancer," a community event Saturday to raise awareness for childhood cancer and support a local family battling the...
Drought conditions persist in Rappahannock County, despite showers
‘Mother Nature is 90% of the success of farming’; fall may bring relief The drought of 2024 is sticking around a while longer, even though local streams and rivers are beginning to return to normal seasonal levels, groundwater aquifers are slowly recharging, farmers...
Report card: Achievements, weaknesses identified in RCPS academics
Rappahannock County Public Schools showed big academic advancements in the 2023-24 school year, especially in English, raising their state accreditation levels overall. But there still seems to be room for improvement. While English scores rose at both the...
Supervisors back Sperryville sewer repairs
No more ‘kicking the can down the road’ The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 last Wednesday to back a $1.4 million loan the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority (RCWSA) intends to use to replace outdated equipment at the Sperryville...
Ready, set, goal! Rappahannock soccer kicks off
Rappahannock County Soccer Association’s (RCSA) fall season kicked off last week, holding its first practices and games. Through the work of many volunteers, with support from the Rappahannock County Lions Club and other donors, and Rappahannock County Public Schools,...
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