Heathsville News

After his visit to the Heathsville Farmers Market Saturday, former governor Gilmore's bumper stickers may become more frequently seen.

Luther Welch made horses for displays to show school- children how old farm equipment was powered.

The 11 churches sued by The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Virginia responded to today's Fairfax County Circuit Court ruling that the Virginia Division Statute applies to support their efforts to keep ... via Church Executive

Eat Well DC Restaurant Group has hired a new chef to oversee the company's four D.C. restaurants. via Washington Business Journal

“We tease her a lot, but all of us are proud of what she's learned and where she's headed”

FORGED BY FIRE>> Young woman unusual in her field Blacksmith will hone skills at college Working on an anvil with hot iron, Aislinn Lewis uses a hammer to pound detail into a piece. via The Free Lance-Star

Lakeway buys three more Virginia papers A Tennessee-based publishing company has added to its Virginia holdings with the acquisition of the three-newspaper group CV Corporation of Virginia. via Http

“Back then we averaged about three prisoners a day”

Northumberland County Sheriff Wayne Middleton owes his career to a game of dominoes. via The record Online

Gene Allen Rozell, 77, of Woodford in Caroline County died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Mary Washington Hospital after a lengthy illness. via Fredericksburg.com

“That's the way oysters are right now”

After five hours of seeking oysters in a section of a Chesapeake Bay tributary that has been off-limits until recently, Gerald Condrey was ready to call it a day. via Baltimore Sun

“There are no oysters in Virginia to speak of.”

After five hours of seeking oysters in a section of a Chesapeake Bay tributary that has been off-limits until recently, Gerald Condrey was ready to call it a day. via Fredericksburg.com

Thanks to those who responded to listings call VPA wishes to thank the following members who responded to the association's call for updates to the 2008 Directory of Virginia Newspapers: Amelia Bulletin ... via Http