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July 06, 2009

Lucky winners
Lucky winners

Madison HS grads get free tickets to Jackson memorial at Staples Center

Manassas woman pleads guilty in death of daughter

A Manassas woman has pleaded guilty to killing her 13-year-old adopted daughter.

Oil plunges below $64 on fears recovery may lag

Oil prices plunged nearly $3 to below $64 a barrel Monday as dismal unemployment figures from the U.S. and Europe last week sparked investor doubts about any nascent economic recovery.

Rest area closures to begin July 21

Truck Parking Changes to Be Implemented July 21 in All Rest Areas Statewide

Va bridge-tunnel hit by 2 barges

Crews are assessing damage after two barges hit a trestle at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

Montgomery, Fairfax schools look for places to cut

The Washington area’s two largest school systems have just finished a bruising budget season and are already preparing for an even tougher fight over next year’s finances.

More women run their own farms

According to the 2007 U.S. Census of Agriculture released this year, more than one in every 10 U.S. farms is run by a woman. In Maryland, the number of farms in which a woman is the principal operator jumped 16 percent between 2002 and 2007. In Virginia, female-run farms also grew by 16 percent.

Goff to seek seat on School Board

Cedar Mountain area resident cites financial, planning skills

TEA Party set for Saturday

Culpeper-area residents are invited to another TEA Party on Saturday, the third such gathering in as many months.

No injuries reported in garage fire
No injuries reported in garage fire

No injuries were reported as a result of a garage fire Sunday afternoon on Sperryville Pike. The fire was ignited by a parked motorcycle.

County:Fast-track outer loop

Supes to consider letter to VDOT at Tuesday meeting

Windmore’s Art in the Park
Windmore’s Art in the Park

Crafts created by The Windmore Foundation’s Arts in the Park program campers were on display at the Depot on Friday. 



July 05, 2009

No injuries reported in Sunday’s garage fire
No injuries reported in Sunday’s garage fire

No injuries were reported Sunday afternoon following a garage fire on Sperryville Pike that was ignited by a parked motorcycle.

Analysis: GOP struggles for anti-Sotomayor message

A week before her Senate hearings, Republicans are floundering in their efforts to trip up Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, unable to find an effective message about why she’s not fit to serve.

Single-engine plane down in Shenandoah Valley

A small, single-engine plane crashed in a field on the Augusta/Rockbridge county line early Sunday, killing all aboard, state police said.

Traffic down, revenue up on Dulles Greenway

Higher toll rates have led to sparser traffic on the Dulles Greenway. But the 14-mile private toll road is generating more revenue than ever.

Federer holds off Roddick to win 15th major title
Federer holds off Roddick to win 15th major title

Roger Federer has won his record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title and sixth Wimbledon championship by beating Andy Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14.

Report: Initial bids due to buy The Boston Globe

A deadline is approaching for the possible sale of The Boston Globe.

Obama plan could trim back financial powerhouses

They are the biggest of the big — the Citigroups, the Goldman Sachses, the AIGs and other financial behemoths. The Obama administration doesn’t want so many around anymore.

3rd person dies after NC fireworks explosion

A third worker who had been preparing for an Independence Day celebration died from injuries suffered when a truckload of fireworks exploded on a dock at a remote North Carolina island, authorities said.

Ex-NFL QB Steve McNair, woman found slain in Tenn.

Police worked Sunday to unravel the relationship be-tween slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and his friend, a 20-year-old woman who was found shot to death alongside him in his downtown condominium.

Television networks planning Jackson coverage

NBC executives changed their minds Sunday and decided to join other networks that will televise Michael Jackson’s memorial service live this week.

Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalking

Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman.

Orange County official fired

Administrator had suggested other location for Wal-Mart

Local students tour Capitol

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative sponsors annual event for about 1,500 young people

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deeds joins celebration

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds made a stop at Culpeper’s July 4 festivities Saturday.

Culpeper celebrates nation’s 233rd anniversary
Culpeper celebrates nation’s 233rd anniversary

Residents mark Independence Day with fun, fireworks, festivities



July 03, 2009

Here’s what’s on tap today in Culpeper

Here’s what’s on tap today in Culpeper

Liberty or death

On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, setting the 13 American colonies on the road to freedom from British rule.

Pizza Hut reopening soon
Pizza Hut reopening soon

Renovation done but no word on when it will be back in business

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