$1M Mega Millions Ticket Bought in Deltaville Still Unclaimed
A Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million bought at a Deltaville 7-Eleven last November remains unclaimed—and time’s almost up. The winning ticket matched five numbers in the Nov. 22 drawing and must be redeemed by 5 p.m. on May 21. If not, the money goes to Virginia’s Literary Fund for school construction and tech upgrades. […]
Read MoreSquirrels Drive Up Birdseed Costs in Deltaville
A surge in squirrel activity around Deltaville is emptying bird feeders—and wallets. Young squirrels are raiding feeders for sunflower seeds, ignoring safflower, and prompting plans for trapping. The invasion has even led to the removal of a $52 National Wildlife Federation sign. Meanwhile, ants, stink bugs, and other pests are also making spring unwelcome for […]
Read MoreSoft-Shell Crab Season Underway in Middlesex
Watermen in Middlesex County are hauling in soft-shell crabs as the seasonal run picks up on the Rappahannock and Piankatank rivers. Watermen are now shifting their catch operations from the Piankatank to the Rappahannock as shedding crabs—called peelers—start to show up there. The large “whales,” as they’re known, are headed for seafood markets up the […]
Read MoreSaluda Supervisor Don Harris Files for Re-Election
Middlesex County’s Don R. Harris has officially qualified to run for re-election to the Board of Supervisors representing the Saluda District. He’s the only candidate so far to complete the paperwork ahead of the June 17 filing deadline. Both the Saluda and Hartfield district seats for the Board of Supervisors and School Board will be […]
Read MoreUrbanna Holds Tax Rate, Plans Water Rate Hike
Urbanna’s proposed 2025-2026 budget keeps real estate and personal property tax rates flat, but raises water rates. In-town users would see a 10% hike to $54.71 for 6,000 gallons every two months. Out-of-town rates would rise 5% to $87.23. Town officials say the increases are needed to qualify for future grants and loans, with millions […]
Read MoreTown May Sell Virginia Street Strip Near Creek
Urbanna’s Town Council is considering selling a 30-foot strip of land at the end of Virginia Street. Resident Robert Montague asked the town to sell it to his son, Latane Montague, whose nearby marina borders the site. A court agreement from the 1970s limits use of the land, banning construction and parking but allowing a […]
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