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January 04, 2008
Police seek suspects in theft
Culpeper police are asking for the public's help in locating two men who reportedly stole an undetermined amount of cash from a vending machine Sept. 2. Your commentsU.S. jobless rate hits 5 percent;
Culpeper figures forthcoming
While the rest of the nation saw an increase in unemployment in December, Culpeper County is still waiting for its November numbers to be released. Your comments
Iowa result could raise stakes for Virginia
Two Virginia GOP leaders say the wins of Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee in the Iowa caucuses make it more likely Virginia's Feb. 12 primary will matter after all. Your commentsCathy Timmons named principal of Yowell Elementary School
Catherine Timmons will serve as first principal of Yowell Elementary School. - Your commentsCause for alarm-
Nearly 2,200 students and teachers were evacuated from CCHS in what turned out to be a false alarm. Your commentsJanuary 03, 2008
Contract awarded for work in Catalpa
The Commonwealth Transportation Board recently awarded a $413,083 contract to J. L. Kent and Sons Inc. of Spotsylvania for the widening of Route 229 at its intersection with Chestnut Forks Road and installation of left-turn lanes on both sides of the intersection in Catalpa. Your commentsLumber pallet falls, breaks man’s leg
A pallet of lumber fell and broke a man's leg Thursday morning at Culpeper Wood Preservers, according to Culpeper Emergency Services. Your commentsTransportation task force settles on plan
to promote efficiency in bus scheduling
The Transportation Task Force voted Thursday to move forward with a plan that promotes more efficiency in bus scheduling. Your comments
Overcrowding makes committee agenda
Like with the previous agenda item regarding day laborers and loitering, Vice Mayor Billy Yowell didn't know how the item "excessive occupancy" got on Wednesday's Ordinance Committee agenda. Your commentsTown to seek state’s advice on loitering
It seemed like they were getting ready to brawl. Emotions ran high at Wednesday's Town Council Ordinance Committee meeting. Your commentsJanuary 02, 2008
Supervisors award airport contract, get project updates
The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors had a number of items on its agenda Wednesday morning. Here is some of the action taken: Your commentsTransportation Task Force to meet tonight
The Transportation Task Force will host its last regular meeting tonight after three months of evaluating school transportation practices and options to improve travel and wait times. Your commentsClose quarters
Culpeper Regional Hospital's MRI facility could have a new permanent home in the near future. Your commentsMayor, Jenkins in battle of wills over immigration
The ongoing situation of day laborers gathering along Bus. 29 evoked strong emotion at Wednesday's Town Council Ordinance Committee meeting. Your commentsTwo arrested on New Year’s Day
New Year's Eve festivities downtown kept the Culpeper Police Department busy thanks to a couple of allegedly intoxicated partygoers. Your commentsTraffic fatalities high in 2007
UPDATED 4 p.m. Virginia loses more than 1,000 lives in traffic crashes in 2007.Kaine proposes sexual and domestic abuse reforms
Gov. Tim Kaine wants the General Assembly to toughen laws against sexual abuse and domestic violence.Candidates make last push before first vote
Tomorrow's caucuses are the first votes of the presidential nominating process.Culpeper supervisors elect Chase chairman
Bill Chase was elected chairman of the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors. Your commentsJanuary 01, 2008
The new year’s newest
Nurses welcomed Culpeper's newest resident and first baby of 2008 at Culpeper Regional Hospital Tuesday morning.Immigration remains a top issue
Looks like talk about immigrant-related issues will continue into the New Year at the Culpeper Town Council committee level - and beyond for sure. Your commentsA message of religious tolerance
Catholic leader seeking multi-faith conversation to strengthen bonds between different religions.Pros want baseball clinic in Virginia
Players also hope to build therapy center to attract young athletes.December 31, 2007
A year of bad luck
After a yearlong streak of bad luck including a fire, a flood and 16 visits to the hospital, the Fletcher family is praying for a new beginning in 2008. Your commentsBoard prepares for a changing of the guard
New chairman to be chosen Wednesday, replacing John Coates. Your commentsInterim manager must confront consolidation
Perhaps the biggest issue facing town government in the coming year is local businessman Joe Daniel's consolidation plan. Your commentsBudget a top priority going into the new year
The last day of 2007 was actually interim Town Manager Tom Huggard's first day flying solo as the town's top administrator. Your commentsDecember 30, 2007
Your guide to tonight’s parties and events
What are you doing New Year's Eve- Fear not, procrastinators. Here's a list of area events to help you bring in 2008 with a bang.Everyone fine after incident at cafe
Worker accidentally combined ammonia and bleach while mopping the floors. Your commentsDecember 29, 2007
