Articles by Frannie Barnes

You could say that community service is in their blood. More

They say it’s the quiet ones you need to keep an eye on. More

Snapshots of love and positivity during the pandemic More

Making Great Honey in Gainesville: Karla Eisen and George Wilson More

If you have goals, you need a plan to help you realize them. More

A Few Good Men gives young men the mentoring necessary for success  More

Claire Sutliff of Warrenton is raising a puppy who will become a guide dog More

Gainesville couple Pam and David Hanbury are no strangers to welcoming strangers into their homes – four-legged strangers, that is. More

Love, and the ability to let go Have you ever wondered how seeing eye dogs are trained? Surely there must be a strict taskmaster who trains dogs to resist every tasty smell and every lap More

Main Street Wellness Company More

Meet newborn photographer, Leah Marsh More

Music and dance programs increase quality of life for our older population More

Kids Who Make a Difference More

One act of kindness sets in motion a ripple effect of community assistance for a Broad Run resident More

Local High Schools Help Students Find Their Singular Route to Success More

Career and Trade Education at Fauquier High School More

We hope that by sharing these special customs here, you’ll be inspired to keep your own traditions alive and maybe even create some new ones! More

Wild Birds Unlimited is a franchise of stores whose mission is to “bring people and nature together.” Now they have a location in Gainesville! More