Arts In The Middle Festival Returns June 6 And 7
A major arts festival is set to return next month near Urbanna. The 12th annual Arts in the Middle Festival will take place June sixth and seventh at Hewick Plantation, featuring more than 70 juried artists from across the East Coast. Visitors can expect a wide range of artwork, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and glass, […]
Read MoreNorthumberland County Reviews Budget Options For Fiscal Year
Northumberland County leaders are getting an early look at the proposed 2026-27 budget, with spending projected to exceed revenue under all three draft plans. Current options range from about 46 POINT 4 million to 47 POINT 4 million dollars, compared to 46 POINT 1 million in expected revenue. The proposals include 2 percent pay raises […]
Read MoreLancaster County Plans Budget With Tax Increase
Lancaster County supervisors are moving toward adopting a 57 million dollar budget for the next fiscal year, with a proposed real estate tax increase from 55 to 60 cents per 100 dollars of assessed value. County administrator Don Gill says the plan includes a 3 percent pay raise for employees and higher health insurance costs, […]
Read MoreVirginia Health District Conducts Emergency Response Drill
Public health teams in Virginia recently ran a large-scale emergency drill focused on handling a biological threat. The Three Rivers Health District teamed up with Rappahannock Community College and regional agencies for the exercise held May first at campuses in Warsaw and Glenns. The scenario simulated an outbreak of a new influenza strain, testing how […]
Read MoreFormer Northumberland Deputy Sentenced, Granted Bond Pending Appeal
A former Northumberland County deputy convicted of a serious felony is sentenced but remains free while appealing the case. A jury found Edward Logan Fisher guilty of object sexual penetration by force, and a judge handed down a 20-year sentence with 16 years suspended, leaving four years to serve. Judge Lee A. Harris Jr. granted […]
Read MoreMusic By The River Concert Series Returns In June
A popular summer concert series is making its return to Belle Isle State Park beginning June 13. “Music by the River,” organized by the Friends of Belle Isle State Park, will feature live performances every Saturday evening through mid-August. Shows will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the park’s picnic area. Organizers say the […]
Read MoreCorbin Hall Farm Honored For Water Conservation Efforts
A historic farm in Middlesex County is being recognized for its environmental leadership. Corbin Hall Farm in Water View has received the 2025 Clean Water Farm Award for the Rappahannock River Basin, highlighting its long-standing commitment to protecting soil and water quality. The farm spans more than 2,000 acres and has used conservation practices like […]
Read MoreSailing Day Camp Registration Opens For Summer Sessions
Registration is now underway for a youth sailing day camp at Christchurch School. The Adventure Sailing on the River program is open to rising fourth through sixth graders with sessions scheduled in late June and early July. Campers will learn sailing skills, problem-solving and teamwork on the Rappahannock River. Organizers say the program is designed […]
Read MoreVirginia Weighs Class Action Lawsuit Bill
Virginia is on the verge of a major legal shift, as Governor Abigail Spanberger considers whether to approve legislation allowing class action lawsuits in state courts for the first time. The proposal, backed by Senator Scott Surovell, would let groups of people file a single case over similar claims, instead of suing individually. Supporters say […]
Read MoreWildlife Officials Urge Residents To Leave Fawns Alone
State wildlife officials are warning residents not to interfere with young deer spotted this spring. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says fawns are often left alone on purpose while their mothers stay away to avoid attracting predators. While it may look like the animals have been abandoned, officials say the mothers return several times […]
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