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Local News

Supervisors Get Look At New Hospital Center • The Stafford Board of Supervisors got an early look at the new Stafford hospital

Did Marshall Step Into Dog Case? • Spotsylvania supervisor allegedly gets involved with animal-control case to help son's hunting friend

Non-Combat Deaths Hit Home Locally • Military casualties hit home

Stafford Killing Case Still Open • Investigation into Stafford shooting still lingering

Artist Finding Her Focus • Orange County artist adds a touch of whimsy to the new community center at Lake of the Woods

Guided Walk Offers Lessons From Past Editor'S Voice >> • We dare not forget the lessons of the epic Civil War battle waged in our hometown

Csx Problem Causes Delays • CSX's bulletin system crashes, causing delays for some morning Virginia Railway Express trains

Robbery At Local Apartments Gets Man 15 Years In Prison • Man gets 15 years to serve in city robbery case

Davenport Bridge Closed Until Aug. 4 • North Anna River bridge in Spotsylvania closed until week of Aug. 4

Taxi Driver Robbed In Spotsy By Three Men • Taxi driver robbed in Spotsylvania

Culpeper Police Employee Accused Of Embezzling • Former Culpeper police evidence custodian accused of stealing $300 from wallet turned in to department

Brief: Caroline Supervisors Delay Action On Cell Tower • Brief: Caroline Supervisors delay action on cell tower

Culpeper Main Street To Close For Repaving • regional brief

Sports

Portis Makes His Peace With Offseason Training • Redskins training camp report

American Legion Teams' Motto: Let'S Win Two • American Legion district tournaments begin

Nats Deal Away Rauch For D'Backs Infielder Baseball • Nationals trade away Rauch, re-sign Guzman to new contract

Dear Redskins Fans, •  Adam Himmelbach's letter home from Redskins training camp

Editorial

• In an unusual move, the Supreme Court is being asked to review a recent ruling

Opinion columns

The Correct Answers For Veterans' Needs? No •  The Mystery Caller and the VA help line Scripps Howard News Service COLUMN By MARTIN SCHRAM Scripps Howard News Service

Life

Husband Says 'I Do' To Down-Home Dish • columnist remarks on wife's love for mess of greens

Opa! Greek Brandy Is Better When Balanced With Fruits • Opa! Greek treat even better with fruit

Business

Robert D. 'Bobby' Samuels Nominations • The Deal