Month: June 2015

More than once Iâ??ve watched Border Collies work. They nip and run and nip again at the sheep as they herd the animals away from danger or towards an open gate. It is quite a […]

When staging your home, accentuating the positive is a must. If you have a fireplace that doesn’t work due to the age of the home or other circumstances there are ways to make it look […]

At the library Registration for free Summer Reading Programs has started at the Culpeper County Library. Children, ages birth-5th grade completed, can signup and earn prizes and parties just for reading (or being read to) […]

(StatePoint) These days, home theaters are particularly popular rooms in many houses, and are even viewed as selling points. In fact, this trend has become so popular that eight in ten builders now offer home […]

If you are into horses and plan to visit Orange County, plan a stop at Oakland Heights Farm. Located in the heart of Central Virginia Oakland Heights Farm is dedicated to the preservation of the […]

Call it the Age Wave but seniors – those 65 and older – dominate the population landscape. Technology wise, for most seniors, they can remember a time when there were telephones, not cell phones, and […]

Paul Walther is on the ballot in November to run for Commonwealthâ??s Attorney. He was pleased to announce that he has been certified as the Republican Party candidate for Culpeper Commonwealth’s Attorney. In Waltherâ??s words, […]

Following input from five community meetings and outside those meetings, the Culpeper County Planning Commission at its regular work session June 10, put the finishing touches on its 2015 draft comprehensive plan, making it ready […]

Three recent deaths in Culpeper now have some questions answered. An autopsy conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Manassas on Dominick Wise, who was tased by Culpeper Police, has ruled […]

On June 15, the Culpeper Police Department continued their investigation into the struck pedestrian that resulted in a fatality on Wolford Street. Also, on Monday, June 15, the Culpeper Police Department charged Jermaine Thompson, age […]

The Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution, Culpeper Minutemen Chapter cordially invites the public to attend a special memorial dedication program at Yowell Meadow Park honoring American Revolutionary War Patriot Major Gabriel Long, and […]

One of the amusing things about having a 10-year-old boy at the dinner table is the conversation. Conversation that, no matter where they start, inevitably go to-how do I say this politely- human bodily functions. […]

If you are looking for a unique gift for dad on Father’s Day, consider taking him out to Old House Vineyards for the launch of its new distillery. But first, stop by the winery and […]

Last month local reggae band Adwela & the Uprising earned a 2015 Virginia Reggae Award for Favorite New Artist. The Virginia Reggae Awards, based in Norfolk, selected its winners with Internet voting. The bandâ??s lead […]

When Terry Schroeder was 16 years old she had a wish. However, she held off on fulfilling it for 54 years because she didnâ??t want to offend her father. â??I always wanted a tattoo,â? said […]

Several weeks ago, Jim Campi, Civil War Trust (CWT) policy communications director called Clyde Cristman, director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), with a proposal to turn CWT-owned battlefield property at the […]

This yearâ??s Soap Box Derby will focus on the dedication of its volunteers, families, fans and, of course, the 100 young racers with dreams of crossing the finish line and perhaps moving on to compete […]

CFC Farm & Home Centers are celebrating the horse this summer with a brand new, adventurous equine event, August 29, at the Fauquier Fairgrounds in Warrenton, VA: the Enjoy the Ride Horse Fair. If you […]

When I drove into the parking lot at Pepperâ??s Grill last Friday, the first thing I saw was a group of town police cars and several police officers including Chief Chris Jenkins. I was on […]

Last week, four high school athletes were awarded Athlete of the Year honors by the Culpeper Times at convocation ceremonies held at Eastern View and Culpeper County High Schools. The athletes one male, one female, […]