Bumpass News

David Chenault and his sister, Starry Ratliff, now run the family business. Possie B. Chenault, their father, recently passed away not long after the company's 50-year anniversary.

A former Catholic priest convicted in federal court of defrauding two local churches of hundreds of thousands of dollars was due back in court today on 13 more charges.

Three Spotsylvania County men died yesterday evening in a car accident on Morris Road near the intersection of Sunset Road.

Doug's Furniture & Antique's Store was completely lost due to a fire that started during Tuesday morning's severe lightning storm.

One of the biggest art events of the year in the central Valley will bring 55 artists and their works to Gypsy Hill Park.

Monday, April 14, 7 p.m., Central Rappahannock Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. via Fredericksburg.com

April 4 at 2:30pm at the Albemarle County Courthouse Property: 2.0 acres at 1708 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Debtor: Kimberly L. and Thomas Franklin Brown Jr. via The Hook

“But it could have been worse. We could have been in there and gotten hurt.”

Tappahannock resident Ray McKinney says he never heard sounds like that of the storm, which hit his house just after midnight last night. via The Free Lance-Star

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Collier of Woodford are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy, to Nicholas Matthews of Bumpass, son of Mike and Donna Matthews of Fredericksburg. via Fredericksburg.com

With an extra week to think about it, a 23-year-old Bumpass man decided not to leave his fate in the hands of a Fredericksburg jury. via The Free Lance-Star

FISH AND FELLOWSHIP A PAPAL VISIT: Pope Benedict XVI will be visiting Washington in April. via Fredericksburg.com

When I brought home our Brittany spaniel pup from Mill Creek Kennels in August, I told you I'd keep you updated from time to time on her progress. via Staunton News Leader

January 18 at 9am at the Louisa County Courthouse Property: 2.877 acres at 621 Bent Creek Lane, Bumpass Debtor: unknown Amount owing: $180,000 Bidder brings: $15,000 or 10 percent of the sales price Info: ... via The Hook

“What we do is we take biomass products such as wood wastes and chips and turn them into other types of fuel”

Alternative energy producer Argonaut Biofuels is now headquarted in the North Eastern corner of Louisa County. via WCAV

“We figure it's a little way to give something to everyone who enjoys the season.”

Holiday lights are reflected in a pond at one of the Cooper family houses in central Stafford County. via The Free Lance-Star

“He just talked to me in a normal conversation like we are right now”

Earl Wayne "Butch" Reynolds sat with his head in his hands, sobbing as a witness described in court how he shot and killed his 13-year-old daughter. via Fredericksburg.com

“And I wanted to see justice done.”

Richmond, Oct 29, 2007 .- A retired Roman Catholic priest faces forty years in jail for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from two rural Virginian parishes, the Associated Press reports. via Global Catholic Network EWTN

A plea hearing is set today for a Roman Catholic priest accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from two Louisa County churches. via NBC12

A plea hearing has been scheduled for next week for a Roman Catholic priest accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from two Louisa County churches, court records show. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

Motorcycle rider dies of injuries after hitting tree A Stafford County man riding his motorcycle on Oak Ridge Drive Saturday afternoon ran off the side of the road and died at Mary Washington Hospital about ... via Fredericksburg.com