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Gwynn’s Island Festival Celebrates America at 250

The Gwynn’s Island Festival returns this weekend with food, live music, crafts and family activities while commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. Organizers say this year’s event also recognizes the 250th anniversary of the historic Battle of Cricket Hill fought nearby in July 1776.

Gloucester Library Plans July Children’s Programs

The Gloucester County Public Library is offering several children’s programs in July at its Main Street Center. Activities include Colonial Storytime, a weeklong yoga camp for two age groups, and a colonial crafts class. Registration is now open by calling the library.

Travel Trailer Dispute Resolved in Mathews County

The Mathews County Board of Supervisors has ended a long-running dispute involving 73 year old Robert Blake of Tabernacle Road. The board voted to take no action on a conditional use permit after the county attorney determined Blake can legally continue living in his travel trailer because it is a permitted residential use of the […]

Urbanna Plans Two Days of Independence Day Celebration

The Town of Urbanna will celebrate Independence Day with two days of activities July 3rd and 4th at Taber Park. The celebration includes free live music, a patriotic bicycle rally, face painting, food trucks, a decorating contest, and family activities as the town marks America’s 250th birthday.

St Margaret’s School Foundation Launches Girls Microschool

The St Margaret’s School Foundation is opening an all-girls microschool for the 2026-2027 school year. Enrollment is limited to 10 students in grades nine through 12, with applications now being accepted as the foundation continues the educational mission of the former St Margaret’s School.

Topping Student Earns JMU President’s List Honors

Topping resident Allison Poole has been named to the President’s List at James Madison University for the spring 2026 semester. Poole earned the honor by completing at least 12 graded credit hours with a GPA of 3-point-9 or higher while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Urbanna Approves Survey for Temporary Marina Bridge

Urbanna officials have approved spending $7,600 on a geotechnical survey as the first step toward building a temporary bridge to restore vehicle access to the town marina. The survey will determine whether the ground can support a temporary structure while the town moves forward with plans to replace the more than 75 year old bridge […]

Lancaster Considers Manufactured Housing Code Changes

The Lancaster Planning Commission is considering updates to county zoning rules to comply with a new state law taking effect July first. The changes would require manufactured homes to be treated the same as site-built homes for zoning purposes. A public hearing on the proposed revisions is scheduled for September.

Middlesex County To Rewrite Noise Ordinance

Middlesex County supervisors have officially repealed a controversial noise ordinance after public backlash over its scope. The board will now form a committee of county officials and residents to draft a new ordinance, saying it plans to take more time to develop rules that better reflect community concerns.

Virginia Approves $28 Point 5 Billion Transportation Plan

Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved a 28-point-5 billion dollar Six-Year Improvement Program beginning July first. The plan funds more than 43 hundred transportation projects statewide, including road, bridge, rail and transit improvements, with major investments also planned for public transportation and bridge repairs.