I know everyone enjoys the non-stop through traffic lanes and the safety factor alone is invaluable.

I am astounded to learn that Orange County officials are even considering a proposal to allow Wal-Mart to build a store across from the Wilderness Battlefield.

I am sure the school board and the school system’s administrators will try to put spin on this and give one excuse after another, but the fact is that only one school passed all the necessary requirements.

When only one of our eight schools meets the established benchmark, we’re concerned.

We are completely and utterly appalled by the activities of the Orange County School Board, and question their concern for the continuity of education for the students of Orange County.

Mark Johnson crossed a line that should never be approached by the chair of any governing body. 

Our opinion

Are you ready for more of George Humphrey’s “9/11, The Great Illusion?” If so, consider the following quotes, regarding the Bush/bin Laden family connection.

We cannot understand why one of the most important jobs in our county should have to take a cut in pay.

Thank you for “It happened, but not recently,” amazing and priceless old photographs of Orange and Gordonsville. 

Forgive us for finding the irony in the fact it was the same VSBA that helped the county hire Dr. Crawford unanimously in the first place. 

What’s happened to our school system? 

In response to Mr. Dobyns’ letter to the editor, “Orange just isn’t the same,” I murmur, “Thank goodness!”

Our opinion

Dem candidate to speak in Orange

Some disasters are at least partially man-made.

What happened to my hometown?

In the time it takes to read this and make a decision as to how far you will go, another woman will be diagnosed and another will die.

The recent board of supervisors election was gratifying in many respects.

That’s right, in case you fell into a hole and were trapped for the last two years, the presidential election is coming up this November. 

A single mother with her three young children had sought housing, comfort and food at the shelter. Thin and haggard, she was anxious about her babies.

When “King George” first assumed the throne in January 2001, the national debt was $5.7 trillion, and is now projected to be in excess of $10 trillion, by the time his royal highness abdicates, in January 2009.

We can no longer remain silent and contain our anger!

We would like to assure everyone that the Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel is open as usual and rumors of its closing are untrue.

By the end of July, 207 South Main Street will no longer house The Gentle Gardener

Our members are learning leadership and communication skills as they build their own self-confidence. Our members are excited about learning to care for their livestock and beloved pets.

Now is the time for headlines to reflect the facts.

In response to Mrs. Bergstrom’s letter, she misses one very important point. 

Simple steps essential to safe season

Triplets were born at Dogwood Village (formerly Orange County Nursing Home and Home for Adults)!