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Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan questioning over recent changes to health agencies, vaccine approva...
05/09/2025

Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan questioning over recent changes to health agencies, vaccine approvals and other priorities at a contentious three-hour Senate hearing.

Police: Kenneth Robinson, 44, of District Heights tried to cash fraudulent check with fake ID at financial institution i...
05/09/2025

Police: Kenneth Robinson, 44, of District Heights tried to cash fraudulent check with fake ID at financial institution in Warrenton and at two places in Culpeper.

05/09/2025

Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on September 5:

IN VIRGINIA, state graded feeder cattle mostly 13.00 to 34.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales uneven, ranging 13.00 lower to 16.00 higher. Slaughter cows mostly 1.00 to 7.00 higher. Wheat .10 to .35 lower, new crop .10 lower. Corn mostly .10 higher, new crop .10 higher. Soybeans new crop mostly .15 lower.

State Graded Feeder Steers, Medium and Large 1
400-500 lbs 390.00-490.00, average 463.84
500-600 lbs 371.00-490.00, average 420.97
600-700 lbs 345.00-425.00, average 380.90
700-800 lbs 285.00-405.00, average 352.32

State Graded Feeder Heifers, Medium and Large 1
400-500 lbs 340.00-442.50, average 386.36
500-600 lbs 315.00-375.00, average 350.10
600-700 lbs 304.00-335.00, average 321.46
700-800 lbs 285.00-340.00, average 310.18

Slaughter Cows
Boning, 800-1200 lbs, 121.00-171.00, average 152.14
Breakers, 1200-1600 lbs, 130.00-175.00, average 156.89

Wheat
Middle Peninsula 4.80, new crop 5.16; Norfolk 4.20, new crop 5.16; Roanoke 5.60, new crop 5.66
Corn
Eastern Shore 4.25, new crop 4.10; Harrisonburg 4.90, new crop 4.95; Middle Peninsula 3.90; Norfolk 4.20-4.55; Richmond-Petersburg 3.85; Wakefield 4.10-4.25
Soybeans
Eastern Shore new crop 9.73-9.78; Harrisonburg new crop 9.53; Middle Peninsula 10.03, new crop 10.03; Norfolk new crop 10.08-10.43; Richmond-Petersburg new crop 10.03-10.23; Wakefield 9.92, new crop 10.18-10.23

Livestock prices per hundredweight; grain prices per bushel.

05/09/2025

WEEKLY REPORT
Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations,
Recovering Fi****ms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human Trafficking

RICHMOND— From August 28 – September 2, Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of fi****ms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth.

Operation Highlights

Fi****ms Recovery:
· A total of 1 firearm was recovered, valued at $500.

Narcotics Seizures:
· Total seized narcotics amounted to 338.4 pounds and 23 controlled substance pills.
· Denied revenue from seized narcotics: $2,039,722.
· Breakdown of narcotics recovered:
o Co***ne: 4.5 pounds
o Methamphetamine: 20 pounds
o Ma*****na: 312.4 pounds
o Fentanyl: 8 ounces
o Fentanyl Pills: 23
o Psilocybin: 16.0 ounces
o THC Vapes: 2,000
· U.S Currency: $19,967.

Gaming Enforcement:
· 15 gaming-related tips received (1,815 total to date).

Human Trafficking Investigations:
· 23 new human trafficking tips received (1,197 total to date).
· Investigations conducted:
o Cases investigated or currently under investigation: 218
o Individual investigative activities: 3,220
o Victims identified and offered services: 69

The Virginia State Police remain steadfast in their mission to enhance public safety and uphold the laws throughout the Commonwealth while supporting the Governor’s initiatives on violent crime. By working in close collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement continues to disrupt criminal enterprises and safeguard communities.

05/09/2025

VDOT TRAFFIC ALERT

EMERGENCY PIPE WORK TO CLOSE RT. 651 IN FAUQUIER CO.
The replacement is scheduled for overnight next Monday

CULPEPER-- On Monday, Sept. 8, Route 651 (Freemans Ford Road) will close from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9 between Route 659 (Fox Groves Road) and Route 660 (Saint Paul's Road) for an emergency pipe repair. Crews will be replacing a stormwater pipe beneath the road at Merry Run in Fauquier County.

A signed detour will be in place to direct drivers around the work area.

Traffic on U.S. 15 (James Madison Highway) wishing to head north on Freemans Ford Road will instead take Route 658 (Cemetary Road) and turn left on Saint Paul's Road.

Drivers heading south to access U.S. 15 should turn left on Saint Paul's Road and then right on Cemetery Road.

All work is weather permitting.

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The Coritiba Crocodiles are a Brazilian team that plays American-style tackle football and they're in the midst of a sea...
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Todd Gilbert was hired this week as senior assistant commonwealth's attorney for Page County.
05/09/2025

Todd Gilbert was hired this week as senior assistant commonwealth's attorney for Page County.

When confronted with the possibility that making the name change would require an act of Congress, Trump told reporters ...
05/09/2025

When confronted with the possibility that making the name change would require an act of Congress, Trump told reporters that "we're just going to do it."

If the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs for good, the federal government could have to pay back many of the ta...
05/09/2025

If the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs for good, the federal government could have to pay back many of the taxes it's already collected.

Located at 111 Chapman St., in the old Orange Review building, the tiny shop is packed full of quality, cheaply-priced s...
05/09/2025

Located at 111 Chapman St., in the old Orange Review building, the tiny shop is packed full of quality, cheaply-priced second-hand goods as well as a sense of community caring.

Read through the obituaries published today in Culpeper Star-Exponent.
05/09/2025

Read through the obituaries published today in Culpeper Star-Exponent.

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