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Gloucester Man Begins Work as State Police Trooper

Victor Montes of Gloucester is among 45 new Virginia State Police troopers who graduated Friday from the State Police Training Academy. Montes has been assigned to Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex counties. He will spend another six weeks working with a field training officer. The class completed 29 weeks and more than 13-hundred hours of instruction […]

Traffic Signal Changing at Kilmarnock Shopping Center

Drivers will see a change to the traffic signal on Route 3 at the Food Lion shopping center in Kilmarnock. The permissive left-turn signal will display a flashing yellow arrow instead of a solid green light. Drivers may turn left but must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Police say signal timing and permitted […]

Virginia to Receive 353 Million Dollars in Meta Settlement

Virginia is set to receive at least 353 million dollars under a proposed multistate settlement with Facebook and Instagram parent Meta. The agreement resolves claims that the platforms harmed children through addictive features and unsafe content. It would limit young users to two hours daily, strengthen age checks and block overnight access. Meta denies wrongdoing. […]

Construction Begins on New Gloucester Fire Station

Construction is underway on Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad’s new Station 1 at 6677 Main Street. The 28-thousand-square-foot facility will include six equipment bays and modern space for emergency crews. An official groundbreaking ceremony is planned for September. Drivers should use caution near the construction site.

Public Input Sought on Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Cuts

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is considering cutting the Chesapeake Bay’s commercial menhaden harvest by up to 50 percent. Supporters say more fish are needed for ospreys and striped bass. Opponents warn cuts could threaten about 260 jobs in Reedville. A final decision is expected in November.

Virginia Student Test Scores Show Slight Gains

Virginia students in third through eighth grades made modest gains on Standards of Learning exams this year. Statewide pass rates for both math and reading increased four-tenths of a percentage point from last year but remain below pre-pandemic levels. State education officials credit tutoring, updated instructional materials and additional support for teachers with helping improve […]

VDOT Seeks to Transfer Four Public Wharves

The Virginia Department of Transportation wants to give up ownership and maintenance of four Middle Peninsula wharves, including Jackson Creek State Dock in Deltaville. The others are Timberneck, Guinea Landing and Perrin wharves in Gloucester County. A regional public access authority is considering the request, but officials say Middlesex and Gloucester county supervisors must first […]

Northumberland Considers Zoning Changes

The Northumberland Planning Commission is recommending zoning changes that would allow retail sales at bulk oil and propane storage facilities. Supervisors will hold a public hearing September 10. The commission is also considering tighter rules for home businesses that create clutter or complaints and changes encouraging telecommunications companies to share cell towers. Discussions will continue […]

Federal Funding Sought for Urbanna Marina Bridge

A $4.4 million federal funding request could help replace the closed Urbanna Town Marina bridge. The proposal has cleared a House committee but still needs congressional approval. The bridge has been closed to vehicles since December after structural problems were discovered. Urbanna previously received a separate $450,000 grant, and the Town Council is considering a […]

Northumberland County Approves $5 Million Loan

Northumberland County supervisors have unanimously approved borrowing $5 million to cover expenses until property tax revenue begins arriving this fall. The county had $3.8 million available, but faced $1.5 million in payroll costs. Blue Ridge Bank offered the loan at 6.23 percent interest. County officials say collecting taxes twice a year could prevent similar borrowing […]