Town Election Filing Deadline Nears
Candidates continue filing for town elections in several Northern Neck communities ahead of the June 9 deadline to appear on the November 3 ballot. In Kilmarnock, incumbent Mayor Shawn Donahue has filed for re-election, while Sean Bowles and George Tuck Junior are seeking town council seats. In White Stone, Vice Mayor Irving Brittingham has filed […]
Read MoreBreezeline Outage Disrupts Northern Neck Internet Service
Internet service customers across Kilmarnock and surrounding communities experienced a widespread outage Thursday as Breezeline service went down in parts of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula. Areas affected included Lancaster, White Stone, and Mathews, impacting homes, businesses, and remote workers. Breezeline initially estimated repairs would be completed by late afternoon, but some customers reported […]
Read MoreUrbanna Council Fires Town Administrator
The Urbanna Town Council has voted unanimously to terminate Town Administrator Ted Costin without cause during a recent special meeting. The decision followed a lengthy closed session the previous week involving Costin’s performance review. The move also led to the resignations of Mayor Bill Goldsmith and Councilor Merri Hanson, both of whom reportedly opposed the […]
Read MoreFish Fry Fundraiser Planned in Cooks Corner
The Game Changers of Middlesex County will hold a community fish fry fundraiser Saturday at the Christopher Curtis American Legion Post 241 building in Cooks Corner. The event runs from noon until 4 p.m. and will raise money for the 2026 Juneteenth celebration. Plates are 20 dollars and include fish, two sides, dessert, and a […]
Read MoreMiddlesex Schools Honor Teachers of the Year
Middlesex County Public Schools has announced its 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year during a ceremony at St. Clare Walker Middle School. Honored this year were Angela Boucher of Middlesex Elementary School, Patina Janisko of St. Clare Walker Middle School, and Kelly Cox of Middlesex High School. School leaders praised the three educators for their dedication, […]
Read MoreMotorcyclist Killed in Middlesex County Crash
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of 53 year old Balazs Gyenge of Urbanna. Troopers say Gyenge was riding a motorcycle on Route 33 in the Christchurch community Tuesday afternoon when a pickup truck entered the intersection and struck the motorcycle. Gyenge was taken to a hospital where he […]
Read MoreMiddlesex Budget Hearing Draws Little Public Input
Only one resident spoke during a recent public hearing on Middlesex County’s proposed 37-point-3 million dollar budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Most of those attending the hearing were connected to Middlesex County Public Schools, where officials continue pushing for better teacher pay. The proposed budget includes a 2 percent raise for county workers, while […]
Read MoreSCW Students Explore Oyster Reefs and History
Sixth grade students from St. Clare Walker Middle School recently spent a day in Urbanna learning about marine science, oyster reefs, and local history through a field trip organized by the Urbanna Oyster Festival Foundation. Students kayaked across the creek with educators from Friends of the Rappahannock to study wildlife and conduct water quality tests. […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Reviewing Cell Tower Rules
Officials in Northumberland County are considering changes to county rules involving telecommunications towers after concerns were raised over a recently approved monopole tower in Callao. The planning commission has started reviewing possible ordinance updates covering tower placement and permit requirements. Commission members say they want regulations that protect residents while avoiding overly complicated rules. One […]
Read MoreWindmill Point Project Earns Statewide Award
Lancaster County has received a 2026 Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties for its Windmill Point County Maritime Recreational Campus project. The statewide awards program recognizes innovation and excellence in local government programs across Virginia. The Windmill Point facility opened last November and features a 450-foot fishing pier on the Rappahannock River, upgraded […]
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