» It’s sad that our state has to enact common-sense laws to protect us from a) ourselves and b) overzealous bureaucrats.

» The town of Culpeper is right to explore changing its policy on the reservation of water and sewer tap connections.

» A number of area residents and organizations recently have been recognized for their efforts.

» The men who run Pop’s Pizza and Horizon Funeral Home have fascinating stories and hope to carve out a niche in Culpeper.

» Shirley Gray’s decision to retire from coaching leaves a void at Culpeper County High School, other athletic news is promising

It would be a major blow if Culpeper’s largest private school is forced to close due to funding.

The town’s participation in the Neighborhood Stabilization Project has merit but also raises concerns.

» Star went through numerous stages during his career, but his enduring legacy will be his ability to remain a cultural icon

» Culpeper grieves with the family of a woman killed in Monday’s collision of two Metro trains.

» New agreement to work together on water-sewer issue is a good thing, but we’ve seen it all before.

» We applaud the efforts of those who are bringing more visibility to South East Street, Cedar Mountain battlefield and Civil War history.

» The community should keep a watchful eye on a man with a criminal past who wants to join a Culpeper medical practice.

» The history/social science component of the Standards of Learning should remain a vital part of third-graders’ education.

» We should take advantage of access that the Outer Loop Road would provide to the community

The spirit of family is still alive at the Soap Box Derby of Culpeper and we’re more proud of that than anything else

» Instead of changing his story, the veteran town councilman should take responsibility and serve his jail sentence.

» Town planners should take these things into account when deciding whether to rezone a strip of land along southern Bus. 29.

» Each showed a high level of devotion to his or her area of public service with the county.

»Third Thursday celebrations start tonight with The Key West Band; rest of year looks to be just as exciting with concerts, events

» Obama administration is planting the ‘seeds of destruction’ when it comes to commanding the economy.

» Late-night parties shouldn’t be going much past midnight on town property anyway.

» We applaud young baseball talent D’Ago Hunter and hope that our “local” baseball team is able to load up on talent like him.

» The community is still adjusting to life with two high schools.

» Layoffs and closures are bad enough, but a prolonged federal ownership of General Motors is a threat to the free enterprise model.

» The Culpeper County Board of Supervisors needed to allow for more discussion on the matter.

» As voters head to the polls today, the Bath County Democrat has come on strong in his bid to face Bob McDonnell for governor.

» Police report no violations among town’s alcohol sellers during recent operation

» Proposed change in zoning rules could eventually help alleviate the housing crisis in Culpeper

» As school comes to an end, we applaud the efforts of students in theater, band programs

» College had great idea with combination employment expo and green seminar recently