Hurricane Preparedness Urged as Season Begins
Bay area residents are being encouraged to review emergency plans and stock up on supplies as hurricane season gets underway. Emergency preparedness experts recommend keeping at least seven days of food, water, medications and other essential items on hand, along with reviewing evacuation routes before a storm threatens. Officials say preparation can help save lives […]
Read MoreMusic on the Half Shell Opens Summer Season in Kilmarnock
More than 900 people turned out Friday night for the opening concert of Kilmarnock’s Music on the Half Shell series at Town Centre Park. Warm weather and clear skies helped make the rescheduled event a success after a Memorial Day weekend postponement. The concert series continues Friday, June 5th.
Read MoreOvernight Lane Closures Scheduled on Norris Bridge
Motorists traveling on Route 3 across the Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex counties should expect brief overnight delays. The Virginia Department of Transportation says maintenance work will reduce the bridge to one lane with one-way alternating traffic controlled by automated flagging devices. Closures are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. […]
Read MoreOyster Creek Bridge Replacement Set To Begin
The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting this Thursday to discuss a $10.3 million project replacing the aging Windmill Point Road bridge over Oyster Creek near White Stone. Construction is expected to begin in July. Transportation officials say a temporary single-lane bridge and traffic signal will be used during construction to maintain […]
Read MoreArts In The Middle Festival Returns June 6 And 7
A major arts festival is set to return next weekend near Urbanna. The 12th annual Arts in the Middle Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday 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, along […]
Read MoreTown 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, […]
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