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Culpeper Star-Exponent, March 12, 2010
"Authorities are permanently closing the nearest parking lot to the Old Rag Mountain trailhead in Shenandoah National Park.
Superintendent Martha Bogle on Thursday announced the decision, which came as the result of a two-year environmental review.
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Madison Eagle, February 25, 2010
"Building in Madison County may present some unexpected challenges to potential residents or businesses.
No more places to connect to sewer lines or “taps” remain in the areas of the county that offer water and sewer lines Rapidan Service Authority Chairman Steve Hoffman said. He explained the current state of water and sewer lines in Madison at the Madison County Board of Supervisors regular Feb. 9 meeting...
The lack of remaining lines means that any new construction will have to have space for a septic system. "
Madison Eagle, February 25, 2010
"Though snow is still fresh in the minds of Madison County residents, area gardeners are already planning this year’s community garden and related projects.
Farm to Table, whose members often act as advocates for a “buy local, eat fresh” mindset, are planning several new programs for the year including showing the documentary film “Fresh” and organizing canning lessons. They are also restarting the community gardens with the goal of an early planting in March according to organizing member Jan Richter.
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Piedmont View , December 22, 2009
"New incentives make it free for farmers to fence livestock away from streams-helping to restore water quality in the Hazel, Hughes, Rush and Thornton Rivers. Mike Beniek, who raises cattle, chickens, pigs, turkeys and vegetables at Belle Meade Farm in Rappahannock says that the main reason he decided to fence his livestock away from the farm’s four streams is that it’s the "right thing to do."
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Culpeper Star-Exponent, November 4, 2009
"Virginia’s rural District 30 remained Republican red in its selection for House of Delegates.
Incumbent Del. Ed Scott, a Madison County Republican, was solidly elected to a fourth term last night, receiving 74 percent of the vote in Culpeper County. Across the district, which includes Madison and Orange counties, Scott earned 76 percent of the vote.
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