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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 01:25 am

Mineral News

Local news for Mineral, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Friday Jul 18 | The Central Virginian

Board sues over values

Valuing the timber properties owned by Charles Purcell and the Purcell companies has created more legal issues involving Louisa County.

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Related Topix: Louisa, VA, Louisa County, VA

Sat Jun 28, 2008

Free Republic

Court hearing postponed for former Catholic priest

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.

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Louisa County, VA, Bumpass, VA

Sun Jun 22, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Shearer-Snider

Kelly and Shawn Snider celebrated their one-year anniversary on June 9, 2008. Mrs. Snider is the former Kelly Lynne Shearer, daughter of Michael and Jennifer Shearer of Spotsylvania County.

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Related Topix: Spotsylvania County, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, Wedding

Sat Jun 07, 2008

The Central Virginian

Fire destroys furniture store

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

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Related Topix: Louisa County, VA, Trevilians, VA, Bumpass, VA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

WVAW

Fire Officials are Investigating a Building Fire in Mineral

Fire officials are investigating a building fire in Mineral, Virginia Volunteer firefighters noticed the fire while driving back from another call early this morning.

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Related Topix: Fluvanna County, VA

Tue May 13, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

BIRTHS

Mark and Michelle Cropp of Fredericksburg announce the birth of their third child, third son, James "Jamie" Owen, born April 16. via Fredericksburg.com

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Related Topix: Fredericksburg, VA, Culpeper, VA, Locust Grove, VA, Stafford County, VA, Spotsylvania, VA

Sat Apr 26, 2008

The Free Lance-Star

Garden Calendar For April 26

Members of the Central Rappahannock Chapter of the Virginia Naturalist program lead a free tour of the woods and fields the last Sunday of every month, starting at the visitor center. via The Free Lance-Star

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Related Topix: Falmouth, VA, Home Gardening, Home, Virginia, Ruther Glen, VA, Stafford, VA

Sun Apr 20, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Across the Region

A nature walk will be held along Marumsco Marsh at Veterans Memorial Park in Woodbridge, 14300 Featherstone Road, on April 22, 5-6 p.m., to celebrate Earth Day. via Fredericksburg.com

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Related Topix: Woodbridge, VA, Locust Grove, VA, Sealston, VA, Rectortown, VA

Sun Apr 13, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Husband-and-wife teachers fund scholarships

“Everything we do is education. It's just how we are. We like the idea of helping people and working with people.”

When Eugene and Jewel Williams of Mineral met, he was employed at Sylvan Learning Centers and as a singing waiter on a cruise ship. via Fredericksburg.com

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Related Topix: Wedding, Family, Kids, Education Etc., Shenandoah, VA

Fri Feb 15, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Caroline Schools

Caroline Schools Status: Late opening Start time: 1 hour Louisa County Schools Status: Late opening Start time: Two hours late Notes: 12 month employees report on time. via Fredericksburg.com

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Related Topix: Louisa County, VA, Warsaw, VA, Westmoreland County, VA, Montross, VA

Wed Feb 13, 2008

Fire Engineering

Crews still battling Dinwiddie wildfire: Forestry Department...

“I had never seen anything of this magnitude in this area . . . especially there being so many fires in so many places at the same time”

A cloud of smoke visible for miles rose from a wooded area on Old Stage Road in Dinwiddie County yesterday as emergency crews continued to fight a large fire that began Sunday afternoon. via Fire Engineering

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Related Topix: Spotsylvania, VA, Louisa County, VA, Petersburg, VA, Dinwiddie County, VA, Louisa, VA

Sun Feb 10, 2008

WRIC-TV Richmond

Winds Causing Fires, Accidents

Windy, dry conditions have sparked several massive brushfires in central Virginia, forcing residents to evacuate. via WRIC-TV Richmond

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Related Topix: Brunswick County, VA, Bremo-Bluff, VA, Louisa County, VA, Chesterfield County, VA

Fri Jan 18, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

United States Marine Corps-Quantico

Colonial Baptist Church & Academy Status: Late opening Start time: 10:00 am Notes: Colonial Academy will open at 10 AM Classes will begin at 10:30 AM, No Morning Daycare Grymes Memorial School Status: Closed ... via Fredericksburg.com

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Related Topix: Orange, VA, Stafford, VA, Louisa County, VA, Stafford County, VA

Wed Jan 09, 2008

Fredericksburg.com

Louisa getting big biofuel plant

“We are very pleased to have Argonaut BioFuels locate their headquarters and manufacturing facility in Louisa County”

A Louisa County businessman will open what could be the largest biofuel plant in Virginia and one of the largest in the country. via Fredericksburg.com

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Related Topix: Louisa, VA, Louisa County, VA, Williamsville, VA, Virginia, Hartwood, VA

Tue Nov 06, 2007

WCAV

Louisa County Voters Face Food Tax Referendum

Louisa County voters will vote on a referendum on the ballot to decide whether or not the Board of Supervisors will have the authority to set a tax on food and beverages throughout the county. via WCAV

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Related Topix: Louisa County, VA, Louisa, VA

Mon Oct 29, 2007

ABS-CBN News

Disgraced priest pleads guilty to swindling parishioners

“United States will hold its end of the agreement.”

He was a picture of contrition, a man of the cloth who has admitted his sins and now wants to make amends, hoping to lighten the punishment. via ABS-CBN News

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Related Topix: Philippines, World News, Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania, VA, Roman Catholic Church, Religion

Mon Oct 22, 2007

C-Ville Weekly

North Anna to formally plan third reactor

“Most people can't get their boats out or use the lake because of that. If you install a new reactor and deplete the water, I think there's going to be a lot of unhappy people.”

Heated debate concerning the North Anna Power Station is expected to continue Wednesday, October 24, as Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff meet with members of the public to discuss the intention of Dominion ... via C-Ville Weekly

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Related Topix: Louisa County, VA, Nuclear Energy

The Free Lance-Star

Garden Calendar For Oct. 20

CVMG Plant Sale, today, beginning at 7 a.m., Wind River Associates parking lot, State Route 22, Mineral. via The Free Lance-Star

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Related Topix: Marshall, VA, Spotsylvania, VA, Home Gardening, Home, Virginia, Fredericksburg, VA

Fri Oct 19, 2007

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Priest accused of embezzlement to enter plea

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

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Louisa County, VA, Bumpass, VA

Mon Oct 08, 2007

The Free Lance-Star

Sharp-eyed readers spot missing, misspelled signs

Click here to submit an item to Getting There S HOULD YOU wash your car during a drought? If you live in a locality with water restrictions, check the rules first. via The Free Lance-Star

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Related Topix: Spotsylvania, VA

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