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Spotted Lanterfly nymphs found in Chester Gap
An invasive species of insect previously had made its mark in Rappahannock County but Sunday’s sighting in Chester Gap might put the county into quarantine status by Virginia officials. Brian Scheulen said he was sitting on his deck Sunday morning feeding sunflower seeds to birds and chipmunks when he...
Special pond removes pollutants at Amissville landfill
A manufactured pond used to remove pollutants from groundwater has been installed at the Amissville Refuse and Recycling Center — which could eventually result in as much as $80,000 in annual savings for Rappahannock County.
Community saddened by loss of First Lady Beverly Sullivan
Our community is deeply saddened by the death of First Lady Beverly Knight Sullivan, who passed away on Saturday, June 29 at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville, Va., due to complications from Alzheimer’s which she endured for eight years. Known for her smile and kindness, Beverly was always...
What it takes to put on fireworks for Rapp’s 4th
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 impressive 20-minute fireworks show. But doing that safely...
Hay Bale John Deere
Promoting the 4-H and FFA Tractor Driving Contest sponsored by Rappahannock County High School’s FFA Chapter with this ‘authentic’ John Deere tractor at this week’s CMR Farm Show in Culpeper. The 75th-annual show for youth from Culpeper, Madison, and Rappahannock counties continues today through Monday. Click on the CMR ad above for a link to the farm show’s schedule of events.
A call to action: Add native plants, remove invasives
Edward Osborne Wilson is widely considered one of the greatest natural scientists of our time. He was a pioneer in efforts to preserve and protect the biodiversity of our planet. His mission is alive and well in Rappahannock County as attested by the many residents who came to hear Wilson’s...
Rappahannock fire chiefs considering proposals for better emergency responses
Hampton Supervisor Keir Whitson requested feedback Tuesday from the chief of each volunteer fire company on a handful of initiatives recommended by the Public Safety Committee aimed at streamlining the emergency response system. Whitson, who is chair of the committee, presented his ideas at a monthly meeting conducted by the...
Rapp at Home Road Tripping to Yoders in Madison
Rapp at Home volunteer Yoko Barsky drove Star Belson (above) and two more ladies from Rappahannock County to Madison’s Yoder’s Country Market for a shopping spree and lunch on Wednesday. The non-profit whose mission is to provide that extra neighbor-to-neighbor assistance to help the county’s seniors sustain their.
Meeting and Notices for July 11
Rappahannock County Water & Sewer Authority (RCWSA) meets Thursday, July 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Sperryville Rescue Squad Building, 12 Main St. The Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority (park board) meets Thursday, July 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the library, 4 Library Road.
Rappahannock Food Pantry plans ribbon cutting Friday, open house Saturday
The Rappahannock Food Pantry is having a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m., marking the official opening of its new building and location at 37 Leggett Lane, across from the post office in the Town of Washington. There also will be a Community Open House at the...
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