News for Orange News http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/ en Orange News Copyright 2008 2008-08-14T10:03:00-05:00 Consultants will assess county school facilities http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/consultants_will_assess_county_school_facilities/26164/ “This assessment will involve evaluation of all the school facilities to identify
condition, and if the facilities are appropriate for the desired uses.”

–Orange County Director of Public Works Kurt Hildebrand

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:58:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/consultants_will_assess_county_school_facilities/26164/#When:14:58:00Z Middle school setback http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/middle_school_setback/26165/ New school project manager resigns

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:58:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/middle_school_setback/26165/#When:14:58:00Z Discipline standards formalized http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/discipline_standards_formalized/26162/ Policies consistent divisionwide

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:56:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/discipline_standards_formalized/26162/#When:14:56:00Z Bus routes rearranged http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/bus_routes_rearranged/26163/ Eliminate “deadhead” mileage

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:56:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/bus_routes_rearranged/26163/#When:14:56:00Z School starts Wednesday http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_starts_wednesday/26161/ 5,300 students, 820 staff return next week

]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:41:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_starts_wednesday/26161/#When:14:41:01Z Germanna Foundation considers park http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/germanna_foundation_considers_park/25888/ Could convert colony’s riverfront land to trails

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:17:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/germanna_foundation_considers_park/25888/#When:14:17:00Z Republican stumping http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/republican_stumping/25885/ Local group promotes GOP candidates

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:08:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/republican_stumping/25885/#When:14:08:00Z My Point http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/my_point1/25884/ Ordinance must be upheld

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:07:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/my_point1/25884/#When:14:07:00Z Shelter struggling http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/shelter_struggling/25875/ Economy hitting homeless too

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:36:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/shelter_struggling/25875/#When:13:36:00Z Holding pattern http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/holding_pattern/25872/ Airport project delayed as plans change

]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:31:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/holding_pattern/25872/#When:13:31:00Z County must reconsider adopted “big box” ordinance http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/county_must_reconsider_adopted_big_box_ordinance/25563/ New public hearing likely planned Aug. 12

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:28:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/county_must_reconsider_adopted_big_box_ordinance/25563/#When:14:28:00Z ODA considers future, new director http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/oda_considers_future_new_director/25558/ The executive board of the Orange Downtown Alliance has begun to formulate a strategic plan for next year, which includes finding a new executive director. 

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:18:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/oda_considers_future_new_director/25558/#When:14:18:00Z Sports complex dream still alive http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/sports_complex_dream_still_alive/25556/ New Millennium Sports Committee pursues funding, plans benefit run

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:14:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/sports_complex_dream_still_alive/25556/#When:14:14:00Z Task force makes drug bust http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/task_force_makes_drug_bust/25555/ On July 17, 2008, the Blue Ridge and Louisa Narcotics Task Forces executed a search warrant on an address in Louisa County.
As a result of this search warrant, approximately 15 pounds of marijuana and 150 dosage units of ecstasy were seized. 

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:13:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/task_force_makes_drug_bust/25555/#When:14:13:00Z Proffer flexibility improves http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/proffer_flexibility_improves/25554/ County adopts conditional zoning

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:11:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/proffer_flexibility_improves/25554/#When:14:11:00Z Library collections http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/library_collections/25553/ Gordonsville council contributes $20,000

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:10:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/library_collections/25553/#When:14:10:00Z State board fines local PACs http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/state_board_fines_local_pacs/25551/ “There’s a strong feeling that we should prove our point on this. It will cost more to
litigate than to simply suck it up and pay the fine.”
–John Elledge, attorney for the fined political action committees

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:59:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/state_board_fines_local_pacs/25551/#When:13:59:00Z Cattlemen’s Association sale scheduled Aug. 1 http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/cattlemens_association_sale_scheduled_aug_1/25234/ Sign up with Orange County Extension Office

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:55:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/cattlemens_association_sale_scheduled_aug_1/25234/#When:14:55:00Z Grants enable site interpretation http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/grants_enable_site_interpretation/25229/ Civil War-era history in Orange County recently got a leg up on restoration, research and preservation.

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:37:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/grants_enable_site_interpretation/25229/#When:14:37:00Z Irving honored http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/irving_honored/25227/ Irving was honored at Monday’s Gordonsville Town Council meeting. 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:34:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/irving_honored/25227/#When:14:34:00Z Seized exotic birds relocated http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/seized_exotic_birds_relocated/25220/ Thirty-one macaws seized by animal control officials from an Orange County couple in May will be transferred to a facility in Florida and returned to the couple in 18 months, providing they pay nearly $20,000 in medical bills owed to local veterinarians. 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:25:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/seized_exotic_birds_relocated/25220/#When:14:25:01Z State defers dam decision http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/state_defers_dam_decision/25217/ State extends LOW dam permit two months

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:22:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/state_defers_dam_decision/25217/#When:14:22:01Z Slow down, move over http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/slow_down_move_over/25216/ Campaign educates drivers, protects police

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:21:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/slow_down_move_over/25216/#When:14:21:00Z Fetched from fire http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fetched_from_fire/25215/ Residents escape from apartment fire

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:19:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fetched_from_fire/25215/#When:14:19:00Z Food prices growing http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/food_prices_growing/25214/ Farmers, consumers feel pinch as cost of producing increases

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:18:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/food_prices_growing/25214/#When:14:18:00Z Orange man indicted in Lynchburg http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/orange_man_indicted_in_lynchburg/24916/ A man accused of murdering a Lynchburg resident at the Super 8 motel on Candlers Mountain Road on April 20 was indicted Monday by a grand jury. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:52:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/orange_man_indicted_in_lynchburg/24916/#When:13:52:00Z Rare air: Gordonsville’s airport http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/rare_air_gordonsvilles_airport/24914/ Gordonsville Airport Preservation Society meets, considers facility future

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:44:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/rare_air_gordonsvilles_airport/24914/#When:13:44:00Z Frye charged on 133 counts http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/frye_charged_on_133_counts/24912/ A former Orange town manager on probation for sex offenses involving children has been charged with more than 100 child pornography counts in Smyth County. 

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:42:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/frye_charged_on_133_counts/24912/#When:13:42:00Z Proffer offer http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/proffer_offer/24911/ Change could help county collect

]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:41:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/proffer_offer/24911/#When:13:41:00Z Woodberry Forest School honors Orange staff members http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/woodberry_forest_school_honors_orange_staff_members/24622/ Four members of the staff of Woodberry Forest School were honored with special awards during the school’s 119th graduation exercises this spring.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:50:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/woodberry_forest_school_honors_orange_staff_members/24622/#When:13:50:00Z Postal progress http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/postal_progress/24611/ Montpelier Station, Barboursville customers await improvements

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:33:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/postal_progress/24611/#When:13:33:00Z Carter remains Orange mayor http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/carter_remains_orange_mayor/24608/ Orange Mayor Henry Carter was unanimously reelected Monday at a remarkably brief Orange Town Council meeting.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:30:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/carter_remains_orange_mayor/24608/#When:13:30:00Z Fair lands temporary location for next year http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fair_lands_temporary_location_for_next_year/24606/ But in recent years, the future of the fair has been up in the air.

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:27:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fair_lands_temporary_location_for_next_year/24606/#When:13:27:00Z Fair forecast http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fair_forecast/24605/ Organizers prepare for celebration of rural life

]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:23:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fair_forecast/24605/#When:13:23:00Z 20-20 vision http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/20_20_vision/24315/ Accidents drop on well-traveled corridor

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:45:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/20_20_vision/24315/#When:14:45:00Z Road woes http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/road_woes/24314/ County considers projects amid
funding shortfall

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:44:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/road_woes/24314/#When:14:44:00Z State defers election penalties http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/state_defers_election_penalties/24313/ The State Board of Elections met last week to discuss allegations against local political action committees of campaign violations in last November’s general election.

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:43:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/state_defers_election_penalties/24313/#When:14:43:00Z Lending library http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/lending_library/24312/ County solicits funds for Gordonsville construction

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:42:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/lending_library/24312/#When:14:42:00Z Convicted murderer dies in jail http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/convicted_murderer_dies_in_jail/24311/ Faced two consecutive life sentences in
2005 double-murder

]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:40:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/convicted_murderer_dies_in_jail/24311/#When:14:40:00Z What’s in a name? http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/whats_in_a_name/24018/ County nursing home to become Dogwood Village of Orange County

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:38:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/whats_in_a_name/24018/#When:14:38:00Z My Point http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/my_point/24017/ The opportunity of a century

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:37:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/my_point/24017/#When:14:37:00Z Pain at the pump http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/pain_at_the_pump/24012/ Consumers adjust as gas prizes continue to climb

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/pain_at_the_pump/24012/#When:14:30:00Z Orange scraps decals http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/orange_scraps_decals/24008/ Town will tack fee on tax bills

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:16:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/orange_scraps_decals/24008/#When:14:16:00Z Middle school moving along http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/middle_school_moving_along/24007/ Still on track for 2010 opening

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:15:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/middle_school_moving_along/24007/#When:14:15:00Z In the zone http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/in_the_zone/24006/ Ordinance overhaul continues

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:14:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/in_the_zone/24006/#When:14:14:00Z Supremely satisifed http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/supremely_satisifed/24005/ Highest court sides with local landowner

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:55:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/supremely_satisifed/24005/#When:13:55:00Z School notebook http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_notebook5/23723/ Orange County school news

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:27:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_notebook5/23723/#When:17:27:00Z Code Red response recognized http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/code_red_response_recognized/23718/ Students’ Code Red response recognized

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:19:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/code_red_response_recognized/23718/#When:17:19:00Z Judge endorses Washington sentence http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/judge_endorses_washington_sentence/23712/ Given 12 months for involuntary manslaughter

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:13:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/judge_endorses_washington_sentence/23712/#When:17:13:01Z Tuesday morning accident is fatal http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/tuesday_morning_accident_is_fatal/23711/ Bealeton man dies on Terry’s Run Road

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:11:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/tuesday_morning_accident_is_fatal/23711/#When:17:11:00Z G’ville in E-ville http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/gville_in_e_ville/23691/ Town launches website

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:12:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/gville_in_e_ville/23691/#When:13:12:01Z The air up there http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/the_air_up_there/23690/ County looks to acquire airport easements

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:11:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/the_air_up_there/23690/#When:13:11:00Z All hail breaking loose http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/all_hail_breaking_loose/23689/ Weird weather regins over Orange County

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:07:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/all_hail_breaking_loose/23689/#When:13:07:00Z Gordonsville library nears completion http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/gordonsville_library_nears_completion/23374/ Fundraising is next major challenge

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:34:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/gordonsville_library_nears_completion/23374/#When:14:34:00Z Schools will offer childcare to staff http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/schools_will_offer_childcare_to_staff/23362/ Will replace departing Child Garden

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:14:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/schools_will_offer_childcare_to_staff/23362/#When:14:14:00Z Boosters’ role in county rec http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/boosters_role_in_county_rec/23360/ Is field availability still an issue?

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:12:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/boosters_role_in_county_rec/23360/#When:14:12:00Z Election fallout continues http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/election_fallout_continues/23359/ Burkett alleges other infractions

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:07:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/election_fallout_continues/23359/#When:14:07:00Z Board backs big box ordinance http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/board_backs_big_box_ordinance/23356/ Large store retailers will need special use permit

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:50:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/board_backs_big_box_ordinance/23356/#When:13:50:00Z School notebook http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_notebook4/22999/ Orange County Public Schools

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:36:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_notebook4/22999/#When:13:36:00Z Living history in Gordonsville http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/living_history_in_gordonsville/22984/ Saturday and Sunday, the Gordonsville Exchange Hotel Civil War Museum hosted its annual living history weekend.

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:15:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/living_history_in_gordonsville/22984/#When:13:15:01Z Polling place will move http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/polling_place_will_move/22982/ Officials consider relocating to Prospect

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:09:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/polling_place_will_move/22982/#When:13:09:00Z Project position clarified http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/project_position_clarified/22981/ Board outlines stance on Rt. 3 development proposal

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:08:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/project_position_clarified/22981/#When:13:08:00Z Town limits http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/town_limits/22980/ County considers Gordonsville boundary adjustment

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:07:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/town_limits/22980/#When:13:07:00Z Recked? http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/recked/22979/ Programs must pay their way

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:06:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/recked/22979/#When:13:06:00Z School notebook http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_notebook3/22647/ Locust Grove Elementary School students participate in the Sponge Squeeze event in Ms. Davis’ fourth grade Metric Olympics, and more.

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 09:14:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_notebook3/22647/#When:14:14:00Z GBES’s McKean named schools’ http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/gbess_mckean_named_schools/22637/ Superintendent Dr. William R. Crawford announced that the Orange County Public Schools 2008 Teacher of the Year is Karen McKean from Gordon-Barbour Elementary School. 

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 08:49:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/gbess_mckean_named_schools/22637/#When:13:49:00Z Gas pains http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/gas_pains/22636/ Fuel efficiency a growing concern for new car buyers

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 08:48:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/gas_pains/22636/#When:13:48:00Z Emergency preparation http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/emergency_preparation/22632/ County looks at strategic plan for emergency services

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 08:42:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/emergency_preparation/22632/#When:13:42:00Z PACs broke election laws: Commonwealth’s attorney, state police reveal investigation results http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/pacs_broke_election_laws_commonwealths_attorney_state_police_reveal_investi/22630/ An investigation conducted by the state police has determined two Orange County political action committees (PAC) violated state election law last November, according to Orange County Commonwealth’s Attorney Diana Wheeler.

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 08:39:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/pacs_broke_election_laws_commonwealths_attorney_state_police_reveal_investi/22630/#When:13:39:00Z Best brains head to “battle” http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/best_brains_head_to_battle/22302/ For the first time in Orange County High School’s Academic Team history, members of this year’s academic team have qualified for the National Championships in Chicago, Illinois. 

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 09:35:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/best_brains_head_to_battle/22302/#When:14:35:00Z LOW acts on management assessment http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/low_acts_on_management_assessment/22298/ At a May 3 meeting, the Lake of the Woods Board of Directors voted unanimously to take the first steps toward improving the LOW management system, following guidelines proposed in the Potomack Group’s report, and recommendations in the Quality Management System Gap Assessment report. 

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 09:25:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/low_acts_on_management_assessment/22298/#When:14:25:00Z Weekend wreck fatal http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/weekend_wreck_fatal/22294/ A Sunday afternoon accident claimed the life of a Gordonsville woman.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 09:22:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/weekend_wreck_fatal/22294/#When:14:22:00Z Squads consolidate medical oversight; Woodmark donates CPAP machine http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/squads_consolidate_medical_oversight_woodmark_donates_cpap_machine/22289/ A local company has made a contribution to the community’s health.

For rescue squad personnel and volunteers, the last word in emergency medical care will originate from a single source.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 09:08:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/squads_consolidate_medical_oversight_woodmark_donates_cpap_machine/22289/#When:14:08:00Z Remembering why we remember http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/remembering_why_we_remember/22288/ A three-day weekend at the end of May, when temperatures are warm and many folks have a serious case of Spring Fever, seems like a great time to throw a barbecue or splash in the pool. But for some, a day off on the last Monday in May has a more important purpose—memorializing those who gave the supreme sacrifice for democracy and freedom.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 09:07:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/remembering_why_we_remember/22288/#When:14:07:00Z County prepares for major retailers http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/county_prepares_for_major_retailers/22287/ When it comes to retail, the Orange County Board of Supervisors doesn’t necessarily believe bigger is better, so they’ve begun working on a large retail used ordinance in order to regulate future retail development.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 09:05:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/county_prepares_for_major_retailers/22287/#When:14:05:00Z Orange adopts budget: taxes hold steady http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/orange_adopts_budget_taxes_hold_steady/22282/ The Orange Town Council quietly adopted its $7,058,587 budget at Monday night’s regular meeting.
The 2008-09 budget will inflict no rate or fee increases on town citizens. 

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 08:49:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/orange_adopts_budget_taxes_hold_steady/22282/#When:13:49:00Z Crawford leaving next year: School board won’t renew superintendent’s contract http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/crawford_leaving_next_year_school_board_wont_renew_superintendents_contract/22280/ Crawford will finish out his contract which ends in June 2009.
The current school board has chosen not to extend his contract beyond that point. 

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 08:43:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/crawford_leaving_next_year_school_board_wont_renew_superintendents_contract/22280/#When:13:43:00Z Restoration celebration: Elwood’s first phase complete http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/restoration_celebration_elwoods_first_phase_complete/22278/ Elwood was alive with activity last Saturday, just as it was in its glory days before the Civil War.

]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 08:39:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/restoration_celebration_elwoods_first_phase_complete/22278/#When:13:39:01Z Bond denied for Morris http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/bond_denied_for_morris/22009/ Alvin Lee Morris was denied bond Friday morning in Albemarle General District Court. He was charged this week with first-degree murder, robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 10:50:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/bond_denied_for_morris/22009/#When:15:50:00Z Central Virginia Regional Jail Public Safety Officers’ Memorial Dedication Ceremony http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/central_virginia_regional_jail_public_safety_officers_memorial_dedication_c/21950/ Law enforcement and corrections officers from across the region gathered Friday afternoon for the Central Virginia Regional Jail’s annual public safety officers’ memorial dedication ceremony.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 15:08:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/central_virginia_regional_jail_public_safety_officers_memorial_dedication_c/21950/#When:20:08:00Z County line accident is fatal http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/county_line_accident_is_fatal/21930/ A 39-year-old man was killed in a truck accident off Route 33 on Thursday morning, May 8. 

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 09:39:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/county_line_accident_is_fatal/21930/#When:14:39:00Z School notebook http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_notebook2/21922/ GBES, OCHS, UES, LGMS, Head Start, PHMS, LGES, TEAC

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 08:44:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/school_notebook2/21922/#When:13:44:00Z Local law enforcement officers announce new safety programs http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/local_law_enforcement_officers_announce_new_safety_programs/21916/ The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is joining with state and local law enforcement agencies and highway safety officials May 19 to June 1 to launch an aggressive national “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement mobilization to increase seat belt use and reduce highway fatalities

The Town of Orange Police Department will begin conducting a child identification program.  The identification kit will consist of fingerprints, a digital photograph with the child’s information and a DNA sample.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 08:35:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/local_law_enforcement_officers_announce_new_safety_programs/21916/#When:13:35:00Z Gordonsville budget hearing Monday http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/gordonsville_budget_hearing_monday/21907/ Monday, the Gordonsville Town Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2008-09 budget.
The biggest changes are in the fact that revenues and spending are down but some water and sewer rates could rise.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 07:58:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/gordonsville_budget_hearing_monday/21907/#When:12:58:00Z Commercial vs. residential growth: business activity up as home sales decline http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/commercial_vs_residential_growth_business_activity_up_as_home_sales_decline/21906/ With the housing economy in a downturn, there may be far fewer new homes being built, but there are still plenty of construction projects at local businesses that have plans to expand in 2008.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 07:50:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/commercial_vs_residential_growth_business_activity_up_as_home_sales_decline/21906/#When:12:50:00Z Schools finalize 2008-2009 budget http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/schools_finalize_2008_2009_budget/21904/ The Orange County School Board approved its 2008-09 budget at last Tuesday’s meeting.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 07:46:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/education/article/schools_finalize_2008_2009_budget/21904/#When:12:46:01Z County conversion to transfer station right on schedule http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/county_conversion_to_transfer_station_right_on_schedule/21903/ As the deadline for closing down the county landfill approaches, county officials are considering all the aspects of a transition to a transfer station.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 07:45:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/county_conversion_to_transfer_station_right_on_schedule/21903/#When:12:45:00Z Town sewer plant project progressing http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/town_sewer_plant_project_progressing/21902/ Last month, the Orange Town Council voted unanimously, to award the contract for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant to English Construction, whose low bid came in at $21,950,000.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 07:43:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/town_sewer_plant_project_progressing/21902/#When:12:43:00Z Fire levels Gordonsville florist http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fire_levels_gordonsville_florist/21901/ The familiar Colonial Florist and Antiques building next to the railroad underpass in Gordonsville is reduced to a heap of bricks and charred wood after a devastating fire Friday morning. 

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 07:35:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fire_levels_gordonsville_florist/21901/#When:12:35:01Z Hoping to correct a grave injustice http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/hoping_to_correct_a_grave_injustice/21524/ Nearly 30 years ago, a couple of young boys went into a cemetery in the woods in the eastern end of the county and dug up several graves.

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 09:14:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/hoping_to_correct_a_grave_injustice/21524/#When:14:14:00Z FoWB host 144th events: Weekend commemorates Battle of the Wilderness http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fowb_host_144th_events_weekend_commemorates_battle_of_the_wilderness/21523/ Friends of Wilderness Battlefield is thrilled to announce the roster of guest historians for the 144th anniversary Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11.

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 09:12:01 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/fowb_host_144th_events_weekend_commemorates_battle_of_the_wilderness/21523/#When:14:12:01Z County industrial park awaits unexpected tenants http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/county_industrial_park_awaits_unexpected_tenants/21518/ American Biodiesel Corp. and Greenberry’s both have their company names on the big sign at the entrance to Lee Industrial Park, but there’s no sign of the companies. 

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 09:01:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/county_industrial_park_awaits_unexpected_tenants/21518/#When:14:01:00Z Code red herring http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/code_red_herring/21517/ An eighth grader’s account of nearly been kidnapped by a stranger last week resulted in an exhaustive search and a frightened community. But according to Orange County Sheriff Mark Amos, the assault never took place, and the girl’s story was made up.

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 08:46:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/code_red_herring/21517/#When:13:46:00Z Long in for life http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/long_in_for_life/21510/ James H. Long, Jr. was in court May 2 to be given a formal sentencing for his part in the March 2005 shooting deaths of Burr Hill residents William Browning and Vicki Truax.

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 08:45:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/long_in_for_life/21510/#When:13:45:00Z Voters elect Gibson and Higginbotham http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/voters_elect_gibson_and_higginbotham/21509/ Promoting a “contract with fellow citizens of the town of Orange” to oppose water and sewer rate and real estate tax increases, Ryan Gibson and Kent Higginbotham were elected to the Orange Town Council Tuesday.

]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 08:41:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/voters_elect_gibson_and_higginbotham/21509/#When:13:41:00Z OVFC skills on display at JMM http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/ovfc_skills_on_display_at_jmm/21182/ Orange Volunteer Firefighters responded to a call at the James Madison Museum early Monday morning.
According to Orange Volunteer Fire Company Chief Buckshot Clements, local dispatchers were alerted to an incident in the museum by the museum’s alarm system. 

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 10:45:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/ovfc_skills_on_display_at_jmm/21182/#When:15:45:00Z School notebook http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/school_notebook1/21173/ GBES notes, OCHS news, Parental Support Group at TEAC

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 10:08:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news//article/school_notebook1/21173/#When:15:08:00Z Local jeweler a gem to club http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/local_jeweler_a_gem_to_club/21164/ There are many ways to describe Tess Topf: goldsmith, artist, businesswoman, horse enthusiast, and the list goes on. But to the Boys & Girls Club of Orange she is simply a gem.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 09:49:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/local_jeweler_a_gem_to_club/21164/#When:14:49:00Z County reconsiders tourism corridor overlay http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/county_reconsiders_tourism_corridor_overlay/21151/ After studying the planning commission’s draft ordinance for a tourism corridor overlay two years ago, county officials delayed taking definitive action; and no tourism corridor design standards, or county roads, ever made it onto the ordinance books. But there is a new board of supervisors now, and a renewed discussion of the tourism corridor overlay. 

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 09:17:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/county_reconsiders_tourism_corridor_overlay/21151/#When:14:17:00Z Raindrops keep falling, April 2008 ranks among wettest http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/raindrops_keep_falling_april_2008_ranks_among_wettest/21150/ Orange County’s April showers bring May flowers (and ample mud). And this year, the extra-wet April weather brought a ranking in the record books as one of the rainiest on record

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 09:13:00 EST http://www.orangenews.com/ocn/news/local/article/raindrops_keep_falling_april_2008_ranks_among_wettest/21150/#When:14:13:00Z