Mineral News

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

“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

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

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

“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

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

“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

“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

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

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

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