The Orange County Voice | Issue 2™ | Nov 2025


You can get a copy of The OC Voice for $1.50 from Food Lion in Orange. This helps us cover the cost of printing and distribution.

You can get a free copy by supporting any participating location, including:

→ Forked on Main
→ Edward’s Store in Unionville
→ Licata Group in Locust Grove
→ Orange County Tattoos
→ Orange County Visitor's Center
→ Gordonsville Visitor Center
→ Gordonsville Town Hall
→ James Madison Museum

... many more locations near you

Please be patient with us for our first distribution date! To request your own copies of The Voice or to insert copies in your location, reach out to jennifer@lakeanna.online.

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Ninety Years of Montpelier Races Honor Orange County Heritage

For many, the Montpelier Races are more than sport—they’re a homecoming. Each fall, on the first Saturday in November, thousands…

Article By Jen Bailey

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Letter from the Editor: A Call for Support

Rural America is in crisis—and not just economically. We’re losing our local newspapers, our local voices, and, with them, our…

Article By Jen Bailey

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NOAA Weather Radios

It’s two o’clock in the morning. Everyone in your house is sleeping, and thunderstorms are moving toward your area. As…

Article By Michael Eckert

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Fall Fiber Festival Weaves Art and Agriculture Together

The Fall Fiber Festival & Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials returned to Orange County on October 4–5, drawing makers, shepherds, and…

Article By Jessica Thompson

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Tapestry Festival Brings Color and Culture to Orange

On Saturday, October 11, Short Street in Orange came alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Orange’s inaugural…

Article By Jessica Thompson

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Fields of the Future: OCHS Invests in Student Growth

High school sports play a critical role in students’ development, providing opportunities for physical activity, teamwork, and personal growth. A…

Article By Doug Ponton

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Grant Supports Preservation of Historic 1863 Mine Run Battlefield in Orange County

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) has awarded a $195,925 grant to the Friends of Wilderness Battlefield (FOWB) to…

Article By Jen Bailey

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Memorial Golf Tournament Raises Over $20,000 for First Responders and Future Artists

Locust Grove, VA — The greens were alive with purpose and community spirit as the DLW Memorial Golf Tournament, organized…

Article By Judi Cooper

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Kudos to Kley: Honoring an Orange Hometown Hero

Not all heroes wear capes — some wear headsets and take off from small local runways. Kley Parkhurst, a Lake…

Article By Pat Licata