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Lost Valley’s Grace Iraq bound

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:08:00 EST

A Madison County woman will leave for a missionary trip at the end of this month from which she may not return. Mary Grace of Lost Valley will head to Suleimaniya, Iraq on July 31 as part of a Christian Peacemaker Team, an international organization that sends groups to areas involved in crisis situations, she said.

Family recalls teacher Grace

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:10:00 EST

Doctors didn’t mince words when Kathy Stein was expecting her first child more than 30 years ago. They told the former Madison County resident that her health problems made a successful delivery impossible. But she stuck with the pregnancy and nine months later, on Nov. 3, 1975, Stein gave birth to a baby girl. Weighing just five pounds, five ounces she felt as though her daughter was a “miracle baby.”

MC history group maps graves

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:04:00 EST

In an effort to preserve the county’s history and assist those interested in tracking their heritage, the Madison County Historical Society is working to account for each and every gravesite in the county.

Anderson earns Madison Award

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:34:00 EST

Frank Anderson is the winner of the Madison County Lions Club’s 18th annual Madison Award. The award is intended to recognize and encourage outstanding voluntary service in Madison County. While the award is presented each year to one outstanding individual, it honors all those who are part of the community of caring in Madison County.

MCHS four in legion program

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:11:00 EST

Madison County’s future leaders are set to attend a statewide conference to hone their diplomacy skills. Madison American Legion Post 157 has selected Madison County High School juniors Joseph Adams Jr., Michael Butters Jr., Julie Eaheart and Sara-Margaret Graves, to attend the 2008 Virginia Boys and Girls State conferences this summer.

Conversation on Aging slated

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:19:00 EST

It is time for this year’s Community Conversation on Aging, a public forum for citizens and organizations in Madison County. This two-way conversation is an opportunity to the community to hear about progress and provide feedback on senior needs and issues. All community members are welcome, including older adults, their families and all concerned with senior quality of life and services. (The event is set for 10 a.m.-noon May 29 at Beth Car Baptist Church in Madison.).

Park dedication set for May 4

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:58:00 EST

When local officials first started discussing rejuvenating a little noticed piece of property on the corner of Main and Church streets in downtown Madison, they weren’t sure who they would name it after. But as soon as Madison resident Mayo Yowell suggested the recently redone park be named in Lawrence Beasley’s honor – it made perfect sense.

B & G Club opening celebrated

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:42:00 EST

“I love it when I get to work and the kids run to me and say ‘Katrina, you’re here.’” Boys and Girls of Madison County staff member Katrina Lockwood will hear a lot more of this in the coming months. The facility, which officially opened last month, had a grand opening celebration April 6. That’s when Katrina, who is also a Madison County High School senior, made her comment.

Madison County Area Community Calendar

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:05:00 EST

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Love of running shaped life

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:33:00 EST

Running four miles home every day after practice – for basketball, football or track, depending on the season – wasn’t glamorous, but it helped make 78-year-old Pratts resident David Pollok into who he is today.

The Rebirth of Montpelier

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:52:00 EST

MONTPELIER STATION, Va.—James Madison’s lifelong home is looking more and more like the home in which he lived.

Horse Expo Coming To Culpeper

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:02:00 EST

The past few years have seen a plethora of horse expos in Virginia and Maryland. We typically think of horse expos as huge affairs set in giant stadiums or convention centers.

Calendar

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:36:00 EST

Here are events in the Madison County area.

Youth Programs

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:16:00 EST

Political Groups

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:15:01 EST

Heritage Groups

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:12:00 EST

Fire and Rescue

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:10:00 EST

Medical emergencies are handled by the volunteer Madison County Rescue Squad — Wayne Jones, president; Steve Grayson, vice president; and Dave Mickelberry, captain; and by a paid squad headed by Lewis Jenkins, director, EMS.

Faith Groups

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:05:00 EST

Here is a list of faith groups in the Madison County area.

Houses of Worship

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:01:00 EST

Here is a list of churches in the Madison County area.

4-H Programs

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:51:00 EST

The Madison County 4-H program is a volunteer-led, informal educational program for youth ages 5-19.

Madison Town Goverment

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:53:00 EST

The town of Madison is the county seat and commercial center.

Law Enforcement

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:51:00 EST

Law enforcement is provided by a sheriff, his 11 full-time road deputies, three full-time investigators, a full-time court officer, a full-time school officer and two full-time administrators.

Utilities

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:47:01 EST

Herre is information about utilities in Madison County.

County Government

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:46:00 EST

Here is information about Madison County government.

Educational Services

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:44:00 EST

Here is information about public and private schools in the Madison County area.

About Madison County

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:37:01 EST

Established in 1792 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, Madison County was named for prominent statesman James Madison, whose family had extensive land holdings and business interests in the area and who would later become the fourth president of the United States.

Health Care

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:34:00 EST

Culpeper Pregnancy CenterHere is a list of health-care providers in the Madison County area.

Madison A-Z

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:14:00 EST

The following directory contains “need-to-know” phone numbers in Madison County

Community Organizations

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:11:00 EST

Here is a list of Madison-area community organizations.

Clubs and Civic Groups

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:08:00 EST

Here is a list of clubs and civic groups.