Find out more, including how to volunteer, by contacting town of Gordonsville Chief of Police Chris Spare or Officer Curtis Brandon at 832-2272

With a break-even annual budget of approximately $150,000, half from local support and half from corporate and foundation grant support, The Arts Center in Orange has nothing left over.

Alencia Johnson won the Miss Virginia American Co-ed 2008 state title

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Approximately 50 Civil War re-enactors will be camping at James Madison’s Montpelier Aug. 1-3.

The James Madison Museum is preparing for the Sept. 12 and 13 opening of an important exhibit reflecting “Founding Friendships: James Madison and James Monroe - Defenders of Democracy.”

Orange County Fair
July 24-27
James Madison’s Montpelier
661-5393
http://www.orangecountyvafair.com

Nowadays, the horses and riders who compete and earn championship honors at Orange County horse shows don’t make the front page news anymore, and shows and races don’t draw capacity crowds, dressed to the nines like they used to.

Orange 4-Her picks up multiple awards

Marshall heads to Akron with Soap Box Derby win

Jones was awarded with an official resolution of appreciation by the Orange County Board of Supervisors

The vegetable stand is somewhat of a social hub for Route 20 denizens and a refreshing stop for the city dwellers passing through--and has been for decades.

Benefit yard sale scheduled Saturday

Lulabelle Robinson is 70 years old and spends most of her day “pitter-pattering” around her back yard oasis on Mill Street. 

Anyone who frequents High Street will quite often see big rigs pulled over by a Virginia State Trooper or a Gordonsville Police Officer, and sometimes both.

“She administers care not only to students who are ill and injured, but also to students who are hurting emotionally. I don’t know what we would do without her.” –Gordon-Barbour Guidance Counselor Karen McKean

The 2008 Retired Senior and Volunteer Program/Older Americans Recognition was held last Friday at Graves Mountain Lodge.

Confederate veteran’s daughter remembered

While Virginia “Tootie” Hughes sold nachos at the recent bull riding event to raise money for the Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company (GVFC), a young boy, in a moment of recognition said, “Hey--you’re the cake lady!”

Anna Mae Douthit has been the go-to person at the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office in Orange for the last 20 years. She plans to retire at the end of April, on her 70th birthday.

There are fixtures in Gordonsville—things that have been there as long as anyone can remember, and that everyone from around here can recognize—like the historic Exchange Hotel, the venerable old freight depot…and Dinks Avery.

After more than 40 years in the nine-to-five rat race, Orange County native Nancy Haney has punched her last time card.

Woodberry Forest School announces Drawings and Paintings, featuring the art of Jorge Benitez, Monica Palma, and Diego Sanchez in the Baker Gallery of the Walker Fine Arts Center through April 30

DJ Drama will host an album release party for “The O’Drama Coalition: Tha PuppetMaster,’’ the latest CD by H.I.M., the King of Kings, on April 12 at the John Paul Jones Arena.