“The Bad and the Beautiful” plays Saturday on Mount Pony

Every play bears the indelible fingerprints of its maker, but “Design for Living” has its maker’s DNA.

Disney-Pixar’s latest animated venture, “Up,” is a great adventure and their first voyage into the 3-D world.

Local couple hopes old tree will bring new life, music to the world

My oldest daughter graduates from eighth grade this weekend.

I believe it was the great philosopher Garfield who said, “I’m not a morning person.” I couldn’t agree more.

View our week in photos.

Northern Virginia man blogs about his love of Old Rag

As soon as she snapped the picture, I knew it wasn’t good.

Q: Anti-Aging medicine is the newest clinical medical specialty offered to physicians. Human medicine is moving from a disease-based model to a preventive, proactive approach. Shouldn’t veterinarians move in this direction as well?

The annual awards ceremony sponsored by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board’s Area Agency on Aging takes place June 5 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Salem Fire Hall on U.S. 522.

Montpelier Foundation uncovers Madison-era interiors

Woolworth’s Five & Dime meets grandma’s attic and antique heaven in the MinuteMan MiniMall on Route 3.

When I took my dog in for a vaccine, the veterinarian found a small lump located on her lower shoulder area — near what I’d call the armpit.

I hate meeting new people. No, it’s not because I’m some kind of introverted curmudgeon — it’s because it always leads to this conversation.

Whether you choose a religious or civil ceremony, the most important thing to remember is that this is your special day and the vows you make will bind you together and help you through your wonderful, lifelong journey.

Feeding your dog or cat seems like an easy chore, but if your pet is suffering from kidney disease, allergies or even cancer, his nutritional needs require special attention.

Sadie is a 9½-pound Yorkie-poo we bought when I was 15. It seems like yesterday we brought her home and she fit in the palm of my hand.

To celebrate “May Is Mental Health Awareness Month” Dr. Jennifer Oldham,Psychiatrist in Orange and Culpeper clinics, will be the quest speaker at aspecial NAMI Piedmont meeting on May 20 at 5 p.m. in the conference room at Culpeper Memorial Hospital.

Eastern View HIgh School hosted its first prom May 9 at Germanna Community College’s Culpeper Campus.

No matter where life takes Michael Letts, the Eastern View High School senior will be taking his music too.

EVHS senior makes mixes people can chill, groove to

Volunteers patrol distinct granite mountain to protect its natural resources and assist hikers

Fireman’s Parade marches down Main Street May 21 starting at 6:30 p.m.

Hardcore Trekkies and closet sci-fi fanatics alike will love the 2009 version of “Star Trek,” which surpassed $70 million at the box office this weekend.

Old-world cities of history and architecture, quiet canals, bustling bicycle paths, lush landscapes punctuated by windmills, and all this coupled with a riotous explosion of floral color. What glorious sights to behold. Ahhh, the flowers in The Netherlands in April!

Q: I was told my dog has “trick knee caps.” Is this a serious condition? Do I need to do anything.

When I wrote the story two weeks ago recounting the Chewning family’s struggles during the May 1864 Battle of the Wilderness, I had no idea that it would result in re-uniting two families after several generations.

Mary Margaret Petersen, a senior at Madison County High School, and her mother, Peggy Williams-Petersen were participants in the seventh annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer May 2 and 3 in Washington D.C.

Jennifer Phillips has one of the toughest jobs out there. A caseworker with Culpeper Human Services, she works daily with children who have been victims of sexual assault.