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$9800 planning grant awarded for new meat processing facility in Fauquier County
FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 10/25/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / Money & Taxes / State Government / Warrenton /
Fauquier County Department of Agricultural Development and the Fauquier Livestock Exchange Board of Directors have been awarded a planning grant to aid in the development of a new abattoir in Marshall. The $9,800 grant, from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Planning Grant Program, will help to establish a management structure and strategic plan for the operation of the new meat-processing facility
Fauquier Schools’ associate superintendent to retire after 40 years in education
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By Karen Parkinson, Fauquier County Public Schools 09/02/16 / Breaking News / Education / People & Places / Warrenton /
Dr. Sandra Mitchell, associate superintendent for instruction for Fauquier County Public Schools, has announced her intent to retire effective Jan. 1, 2017. She will leave FCPS to become a part-time educational leadership instructor and the program administrator for the leadership preparation program for the University of Virginia, Falls Church campus.
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Public invited to Sept. 7 community dialogue on middle Schools In Fauquier County
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08/23/16 / Education / Local Government / Money & Taxes / Warrenton /
The public is invited to participate in a Community Dialogue on public middle school facilities in Fauquier County with a special focus on Taylor and Warrenton Middle Schools. The Community Dialogue will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fauquier High School cafeteria in Warrenton.
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Evening road projects will close I-66 lanes in Haymarket this week
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07/06/16 / Haymarket / Health & Safety / State Government / Warrenton /
I-66 lanes will be closed at night with detour for work on Rt. 15 overpass.
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Karen Parkinson receives national Award of Merit for her education writing for FCPS
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06/30/16 / Education / People & Places / Warrenton /
Karen Parkinson, coordinator of information for Fauquier County Public Schools, has received an Award of Merit for her writing from National School Public Relations Association. She received the award for a news release entitled “The Turn-About Teacher,” which detailed the transformation of Auburn Middle School teacher Ryan Wicka from troubled teen to successful educator.
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Northern Virginia Veterans Center to be built at Vint Hill
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By Del. Richard L. Anderson (R-51) and Chair, Virginia General Assembly Military & Veterans Caucus 06/20/16 / Military / State Government / Warrenton /
My number one project for military veterans who live in Northern Virginia moved one step closer to reality June 1 at American Legion Post 176 in Springfield. House Bill (HB) 477, was signed into law by the governor. This puts us on the road to reality for constructing the Northern Virginia Veterans Care Center. The chosen location is Vint Hill.
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Fauquier school division to observe summer hours
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06/02/16 / Education / Environment / People & Places / Warrenton /
Again this year, in an effort to save money in utility costs, Fauquier County Public Schools will institute a four-day work week for employees who work during the summer.
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Fauquier Schools’ local government internships featured at VSBA
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04/23/16 / Education / Local Government / Warrenton /
Fauquier County Schools is showcasing internships for high school seniors with various local government departments and agencies int the Virginia School Boards Association directory.
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State Veterinarian lifts quarantine on Fauquier horse training facility
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03/16/16 / Agriculture / Health & Safety / Warrenton /
State Veterinarian Dr. Richard Wilkes has lifted the quarantine in effect since Feb. 22 on a thoroughbred training facility in Fauquier County. The quarantine was imposed for Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
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PWC Annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park opens Dec. 6
Prince William County Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park for the third year. The FREE lights display begins Friday, Dec. 6. New this year: Visitors can experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights.
