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Read MoreFlags For Heroes Display Extended Through July 4
The Flags for Heroes display in Hartfield will remain standing through Independence Day. The Middlesex County Rotary Club and Middlesex Scouts BSA say the 150 American flags honor local heroes and will stay up as part of preparations for the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Organizers are also encouraging residents to sponsor a hero through the […]
Read MoreJune 16 Filing Deadline Nears For Urbanna Elections
Candidates seeking the office of mayor or a seat on the Urbanna Town Council have until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, to file for November’s election. Three candidates have qualified for town council, while acting Mayor Robert Wilson III is the only qualified mayoral candidate. Three council seats and the mayor’s office will be on […]
Read MoreNew Hummel Field Terminal Boosts Growth And Safety
A new terminal and runway improvements at Hummel Field in Topping are being called a game changer for Middlesex County. The Virginia Department of Aviation invested nearly $4 million in upgrades, including a new terminal, expanded aircraft parking, and safety systems. Officials say the project will increase aviation traffic, support economic growth, and improve access […]
Read MoreMiddlesex Supervisors Delay Employee Bonus Decision
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors has postponed a decision on proposed 2% bonuses for county employees until its July 7 meeting. County officials say the state would provide about $57,000 toward bonuses for constitutional officers and staff, while the county would need to cover roughly $77,000 for other employees. Supervisors must decide by September […]
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 tomorrow. “Music by the River,” organized by the Friends of Belle Isle State Park, will feature live performances starting this Saturday, and then every Saturday evening through mid-August. Shows will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the park’s picnic […]
Read MoreHistoric Skipjack To Visit Reedville
The historic Chesapeake Bay skipjack Sigsbee will visit Reedville June 17th and 18th, offering free deck tours and educational programs tied to America’s 250th anniversary celebration. The 125-year-old vessel will join the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum’s skipjack Claud W. Somers, giving visitors a chance to explore two of the bay’s few remaining traditional sailing workboats.
Read MoreTrial Set in Fatal Norris Bridge Crash Case
A February 2027 trial date has been scheduled in a case stemming from a fatal three-vehicle crash on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge in July 2025. Jesse David Foster of White Stone faces multiple felony charges, including involuntary manslaughter and DUI-related manslaughter, along with a misdemeanor DWI charge. The case was moved to […]
Read MoreWeems Man Convicted of Attempted Murder
A Lancaster County jury has convicted 63 year old Steven Woodrow Self of Weems on two counts of attempted first-degree murder stemming from a November 2025 shooting. Jurors also found him guilty of maliciously shooting at an occupied vehicle and a firearms charge. Prosecutors said Self fired at a vehicle carrying two women following a […]
Read MoreCandidates Continue Filing for Town Elections
Candidates continue filing for municipal elections in Lancaster County ahead of the June 16 deadline. In Kilmarnock, races include mayor and three council seats, while White Stone voters will choose a mayor and three council members. Irvington has four candidates seeking three council seats and will also hold a special election to fill an unexpired […]
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