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“So we must be happy with the Page of Cups who, with his inappropriate-to-this-occasion cheerful demeanor, compels us to...
01/11/2026

“So we must be happy with the Page of Cups who, with his inappropriate-to-this-occasion cheerful demeanor, compels us to pull out of our despair long enough to be ready for an unexpected solution; something as surprising as a fish popping up out of a cup.”

It’s hard to ignore the fact that we’re all feeling a bit like the Five of Cups lately. Even the usual wisdom of the Five of Cups falls flat. It tells us to turn around and notice that there are two cups still upright and that is where our focus should be. And in that direction is the bridge awa...

The Luray Bulldogs rolled into the Rappahannock County gym Friday night and left with a decisive 44-31 Bull Run District...
01/11/2026

The Luray Bulldogs rolled into the Rappahannock County gym Friday night and left with a decisive 44-31 Bull Run District road win.

The Luray Bulldogs rolled into the Rappahannock County gym Friday night and left with a decisive 44-31 Bull Run District road win. The Panthers were no match for the speed and suffocating man-on-man defense of the Bulldogs, though both teams struggled to find the basket in a low-scoring, grinding ga...

On Sunday, January 11 beginning at 2 p.m., the community of Orange and surrounding counties plan to hold a coordinated v...
01/10/2026

On Sunday, January 11 beginning at 2 p.m., the community of Orange and surrounding counties plan to hold a coordinated vigil in a silent, single file procession along the public sidewalk in designated, triangular route in downtown Orange in remembrance of Renee Nicole Good, the slain Minnesota woman who was killed by ICE on Wednesday.

On Sunday, January 11 beginning at 2 p.m., the community of Orange and surrounding counties plan to hold a coordinated vigil in a silent, single file procession along the public sidewalk in designated, triangular route in downtown Orange in remembrance of Renee Nicole Good, the slain Minnesota....

The Greene County Agricultural Forestal District (AFD) Committee held a rare special meeting Monday night, trying to foc...
01/09/2026

The Greene County Agricultural Forestal District (AFD) Committee held a rare special meeting Monday night, trying to focus on two definitions: Agricultural Operations and Bona Fid production of crops, animals, or fowl.

The Greene County Agricultural Forestal District (AFD) Committee held a rare special meeting Monday night, trying to focus on two definitions: Agricultural Operations and Bona Fid production of crops, animals, or fowl. The committee advises both the county planning commission and board of super...

(BREAKING NEWS)Judge Franzen appointed current town Planning Commissioner Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Crane to the seat for the re...
01/09/2026

(BREAKING NEWS)

Judge Franzen appointed current town Planning Commissioner Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Crane to the seat for the remainder of 2026.

On Thursday, Orange County Circuit Court Presiding Judge David B. Franzen did what the Orange Town Council hadn’t been able to do. He made an interim appointment for the seat vacated by former Concilor Jeremiah Van D**e Pent in mid-November. Judge Franzen appointed current town Planning C...

Gaga Ball is played on Thursdays in the gym adjacent to the right of the entrance to Orange’s Boys’ and Girls’ Club loca...
01/09/2026

Gaga Ball is played on Thursdays in the gym adjacent to the right of the entrance to Orange’s Boys’ and Girls’ Club located in the TEAC building at 200 Dailey Drive in Orange.

First of all, you may be wondering what is Gaga Ball in the first place? According to Orange County Parks and Recreation (OCPR), “Gaga is a fast paced, high-energy sport played in an octagonal pit. Dubbed a kinder, gentler version of dodge ball, the game is played with a soft foam ball...

On Tuesday, 22-year-old Orange resident Richard Wayne Green Jr., appeared in Orange County Circuit Court represented by ...
01/08/2026

On Tuesday, 22-year-old Orange resident Richard Wayne Green Jr., appeared in Orange County Circuit Court represented by Fredericksburg attorney Jamie B. Walker to enter guilty pleas for three felony credit card fraud charges.

On Tuesday, 22-year-old Orange resident Richard Wayne Green Jr., appeared in Orange County Circuit Court represented by Fredericksburg attorney Jamie B. Walker to enter guilty pleas for three felony credit card fraud charges. The maximum punishment for these charges alone could total 75...

Missing a starter and the sixth man off the bench Tuesday night, it took Rappahannock County a quarter to find its feet ...
01/08/2026

Missing a starter and the sixth man off the bench Tuesday night, it took Rappahannock County a quarter to find its feet before pouring in the points to defeat visiting Madison County, 73-49.

Warnings, T-fouls, and a Madison fan kicked out of RCHS building as Panthers win big Missing a starter and the sixth man off the bench Tuesday night, it took Rappahannock County a quarter to find its feet before pouring in the points to defeat visiting Madison County, 73-49. Rapp head coach Ra...

Towers, LLC’s balloon test on a parcel of land off N. Frontage Road in Madison continues through noon today.
01/08/2026

Towers, LLC’s balloon test on a parcel of land off N. Frontage Road in Madison continues through noon today.

Towers, LLC’s balloon test on a parcel of land off N. Frontage Road in Madison continues through noon today. One of the requirements needed before a telecommunication company can file an application to Madison County Zoning Department for a special use permit, the 125-foot tower with a four-...

Appleton Campbell, a leading residential plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical service provider in Norther...
01/07/2026

Appleton Campbell, a leading residential plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical service provider in Northern Virginia, proudly celebrates 50 years in business in 2026 — a milestone reflecting decades of growth, innovation, and deep community roots.

Appleton Campbell, a leading residential plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical service provider in Northern Virginia, proudly celebrates 50 years in business in 2026 — a milestone reflecting decades of growth, innovation, and deep community roots. Established in 1976 as a small, f.....

A young Madison County girls’ basketball team held a double-digit lead over visiting Rappahannock County, Tuesday night ...
01/07/2026

A young Madison County girls’ basketball team held a double-digit lead over visiting Rappahannock County, Tuesday night in the Wetsel Gymnasium, but let the game slip away, losing the Bull Run District game 51-46.

A young Madison County girls’ basketball team held a double-digit lead over visiting Rappahannock County, Tuesday night in the Wetsel Gymnasium, but let the game slip away, losing the Bull Run District game 51-46. The Mountaineers (1-7 overall, 1-3 BRD) led 10-4 after the first quarter and 21-...

Monroe fell to the Knights 54-45.
01/07/2026

Monroe fell to the Knights 54-45.

William Monroe senior Tyrell Ntenda drives the lane to score for the Dragons during Tuesday night’s Valley District game against Turner Ashby. Monroe fell to the Knights 54-45. The Dragons’ next game is on Friday against Broadway.

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