Schedule and experience should help Eastern View to a successful football season.

Local law enforcement being equipped with in-car computers will enable them time to do more “old- fashioned police work.”

Library of Congress movies are a great — and inexpensive — way to enjoy a rarely seen part of our community; Town Council does the right thing in keeping skatepark open.

Everyone who attended last week’s “Battle of Culpeper” football game had to come away impressed with Eastern View’s effort — on and off the field.

With the start of the college football season fast approaching, local athletes have done well to put themselves in a position to compete.

If Friday night’s scrimmage is any indication, both Culpeper County High School and Eastern View High School will have a healthy supply of supporters

Michele L. Auville claimed innocence from day one; now, a grand jury has dropped felony drug charges against her.

The community should support work by the veteran’s committee to honor those who died in World War II.

At a time when funds are hard to come by, it is refreshing to see three important road improvement projects come together.

Storm chasing is just one way to provide useful weather information.

The opening of an office for the Obama campaign in Culpeper and the selection of former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner as a keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention is evidence of an all-out push by Democrats to take the state this fall.

Rampant residential growth in Culpeper has made it unfeasible for residents to be allowed to shoot guns within town limits, even with a special permit.

It’s a good idea to proceed cautiously before demolishing the Blair House, because, once gone, it can never be replaced.

Publicly asking for raises is fine, but local teachers, as well as all employees, need to consider the economic times in which we live.

No one is exempt from high gas prices, especially when it comes to public agencies like law enforcement and the school system.

Culpeper’s Sprint triathlons are proving to be big events for the community; new sporting goods store fills a need.

An agreement between the town and county to create an independent water and sewer authority — in exchange for growing the town’s borders — is a good plan. But the devil’s in the details.

The School Board appears to have made the best of a bad situation with a delayed opening of Yowell Elementary.

Closing the skatepark at Yowell Meadow Park is taking the easy way out; council should come up with solutions to keep a worthwhile venue open.

Historically, the vote has been split along town and county lines; but the town’s proposed expansion might make the issue a moot point.

Telephone etiquette is more important than people realize

SUMMARY: Struggling economy has taken its toll on area food banks.

Town Council violated the Freedom of Information Act with an impromptu “caucus” during a public meeting.

It makes sense for Town Council members to receive a raise, but the vote was not handled correctly and the timing was bad.

Given his pathetic poll numbers and lack of campaign money, Republicans can’t be too thrilled with Jim Gilmore’s Senate chances vs. Mark Warner.

Culpeper celebrates success of Soap Box racers and American Legion baseball players.

Fifty years of service in the priesthood is a remarkable milestone.

The State Theatre continues its re-emergence from years of decay with a goal of re-opening in 2009. Its positive progress is to be applauded.

The quick sellout of tickets for a male dance troupe shows Culpeper folks are hungry for variety in their entertainment.

Culpeper County’s takeover of a foreign trade zone brings potential benefits.