The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors (BOS) on Monday approved a contingency plan that keeps the paid EMS program at Chester Gap in place — for now — after the Warren County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to allocate $15,1000. If Warren County commits to...
Residents gathered last Thursday night for the annual Amissville parade, which concluded just before a thunderstorm rolled through the festivities. The Amissville Carnival, which benefits Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue, began Wednesday and was open each evening...
‘Strong family atmosphere’ event: Fireworks, food and a $10K raffle The fields at Ben Venue Farm will be festive this Independence Day during the 17th annual Fourth of July Celebration in support of the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD). Co-chair of the...
Sperryville chief retires, addresses emergency care You just never know. Two decades ago, when he was working on global health issues with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation or before that, when he was helping to shape HIV/AIDS policy in the Clinton White House,...
Background: Assistant chief, Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue (AVFR); part-time EMT medic, Rappahannock advanced life support program; longtime president and coach, Rappahannock Athletic Association/Rappahannock Culpeper Baseball (RAA/RCB), Amissville; former...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department hosted a Fourth of July celebration at Ben Venue on Thursday, July 4. With thunderstorms predicted, the light rain shower provided a rainbow and sunset to compete with the fireworks display. Rappahannock County celebrates...
Celebrating the Fourth of July has long been a highlight of summers in Rappahannock County. Sixteen years ago, the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) took over the coordination of the county’s biggest Independence Day event, the highlight of which is an...
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