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November 06, 2009
From fine dining to tailgating at the horse races
Renowned Inn at Little Washington chef to judge competition at Montpelier Hunt Races
November 05, 2009
Abbs wins by five votes in Orange supervisor’s race
Sharon Abbs of Somerset narrowly beats the incumbent in District ! race
October 30, 2009
Historic district approved in Gordonsville
The overlay applies to major exterior renovations, demolitions and new construction on about 100 residential and commercial properties from the traffic circle down Main Street to the Exchange Hotel
October 22, 2009
Lafayette marker dedication Saturday
A French patriot who served in the American Revolution will be remembered for his contributions this weekend during a highway marker dedication in Orange County.
Ghost walk in Gordonsville
The circa-1860 Exchange Hotel is said to be haunted
October 10, 2009
Louisa beats Orange in overtime
When the dust settled, Louisa came away with a hard-fought 19-16 victory
H1N1 diagnosed in Gordonsville students
Flu season just started, but many are already feeling under the weather
October 08, 2009
Gordonsville students come down with H1N1
Last week, the Virginia Health Department confirmed that two Gordon-Barbour Elementary School students have the swine flu
October 02, 2009
Orange County celebrates 275th anniversary
An afternoon of festivities is planned today to mark Orange County’s 275th anniversary.
Traffic detours planned for Saturday in Orange
Traffic on Madison Road at Main Street in the town of Orange will be detoured Saturday from 7:50 until 8:10 p.m.
September 30, 2009
Orange celebrates 275th anniversary Saturday night
Anniversary party will take place 5 to 10 p.m. in the town of Orange
September 25, 2009
Gordonsville suspends police chief
Town of Gordonsville Police Chief Christopher Spare has been placed on suspension pending an investigation, according to town officials.
Gordonsville Police Chief suspended
Orange County town releasing no information about Chief Christopher Spare, except that he’s under investigation
September 24, 2009
Orange officials vow to defend Walmart decision
Orange County will “vigorously defend” its decision to grant a special-use permit to Wal-mart Stores Inc. for a Supercenter near the Wilderness Civil War battlefield.
In a statement issued Thursday, county attorney Sharon E. Pandak responded to a legal challenge filed Wednesday by preservationists and residents who live near the Locust Grove site for the 138,000-square-foot store.
September 10, 2009
Summer showers sufficient so far
Big storms in May and June were to thank for the season’s rainfall totals
September 03, 2009
Gordonsville plans Cops and Kids Friends Day
Free event is Sept. 19 at the Gordonsville Fire Co. fairgrounds
August 25, 2009
After Va setback, preservationists take new tack
A coalition organized by the Civil War Preservation Trust said Tuesday it will attempt to appeal to the ``corporation’s best interests’‘
August 21, 2009
Orange board votes on Walmart
Board decides Walmart doesn’t nee a special use permit before building
August 20, 2009
Starving animals seized from Mine Run farm
Authorities found 20 dead horses on property of Nancy Sorrell Mackall
August 07, 2009
Montpelier Station post office reopens
It was an important day for Montpelier, an important day for the United States Postal Serviice, and a really important day for Montford-area postal customers.
Town taps LOW’s Bailey as manager
The Orange Town Council has voted unanimously to name Lake of the Woods General Manager John S. Bailey as its new town manager.
One-vehicle crash kills Orange man
One person was killed Thursday night after a one-vehicle accident in Orange County.
August 06, 2009
Orange planners reschedule Walmart hearing
Meeting on Supercenter near the Wilderness will be held Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. at Orange County High School
July 30, 2009
Wilderness Wal-Mart hearings set anew
Wal-Mart’s proposed big box store near the Wilderness Battlefield is getting back on the regulatory track.
July 25, 2009
Orange Co. businesses prepare for potential Wal-Mart impact
With the prospect of an enormous discount department store right in their backyard, businesses in Orange County’s eastern end are assessing the potential impact on their economic futures.
Germanna Foundation seeks donations to fund trails, amphitheater
Members recently dedicated first part of project
July 23, 2009
Bracing for Walmart’s impact
Small businesses in Wilderness area weigh in on impending big-box retailer
July 10, 2009
Ben Stein weighs in on Wilderness Wal-Mart
Another nationally known figure has taken a stand on Wal-Mart’s plan to build a Supercenter near a Civil War battlefield in Virginia.
July 05, 2009
Orange County official fired
Administrator had suggested other location for Wal-Mart
July 02, 2009
New marker traces Lafayette’s steps through Wilderness
A new historical marker in Orange County will tell the story of Marquis de Lafayette’s maneuvers in Virginia during 1781.

