Features
Marty’s Wine Cellar: specialty wines, craft beers, and character
By Susan Gibbs Marty’s Wine Cellar in Ruckersville isn’t just about specialty wines and craft beers. It’s about atmosphere, and character. The wines are a given at the Cellar, located at 8881 Seminole Trail, in the first shopping center on … Continue reading
Greene House Shops Antique Mall aims to keep Greene green
By Susan Gibbs By now most people know that the Greene House Shops Antique Mall in Ruckersville is a gold mine for antiquers and collectors of both the small and the large. They know that the two-story Mall is home … Continue reading
M-O-T-H-E-R
By Greene County Superintendent of Schools David Jeck People tend to remember where they were and what they were doing when really bad things happened. Whether it was the Kennedy assassination, the Columbia Space Shuttle Tragedy, or 911, people maintain … Continue reading
At Ryan Funeral Home, focus is on caring, and closure
By Susan Gibbs At Ryan Funeral Home in Ruckersville, final arrangements are labors of love. For Sarita Ryan Powers, who took over the funeral home after her mother retired in 2006, it’s about paying tribute to and remembering those who … Continue reading
Greene County Sheriff’s Office cleans up all year long
By Susan Gibbs The county’s roadsides are a lot better looking since Sheriff Steve Smith took office in January 2012, thanks to his utilization of two state initiatives: the Offender-Work Program and the Assign-A-Highway Project. For years, the Greene County … Continue reading
Happy Holidays, Greene County!
One of the best things about Greene County is the first weekend in December – when residents of all ages from all walks of life come together to ring in the Holiday Season all weekend long. This year that weekend … Continue reading
Fabio’s N.Y. Pizza & Cucina Italiana now in Ruckersville
By Susan Gibbs Fabio of Fabio’s N.Y. Pizza & Cucina Italiana in Ruckersville writes on the front of his menu that he uses only the freshest and finest ingredients following original familyrecipes – for his pizza, Stromboli, calzone, pasta and … Continue reading
The Rosebrook Inn: a romantic getaway steeped in history
By Susan Gibbs Set at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Rosebrook Inn is one of the places to gather in Greene County. In warm weather guests celebrate their occasions in the pavilion, where they feast on the meal … Continue reading
Secret revealed: Locally grown, farm-fresh produce available three seasons in Stanardsville
By Susan Gibbs Stanardsville has several “secrets” that aren’t well-known, and one of them is Heidi Yoon’s bi-weekly trips to the Shenandoah Valley Produce Auction (SVPA) in Dayton. “The sellers pick the produce the night before the auction, or maybe … Continue reading
