King George Sheriff Proposes Fee Changes At Animal Pound
King George County Sheriff Chris Giles has requested a public hearing to review proposed changes to the county animal control ordinance. The amendments would adjust fees for impounded and adopted animals to better match current operational costs. The hearing will allow residents to weigh in before any updates are finalized.
Read MoreLancaster County Moves Forward With Hills Quarter Tennis Park
Lancaster County is advancing plans to build the Hills Quarter Tennis Park on the eastern 12 acres of a 58-acre county-owned parcel. The dusk-to-dawn facility will serve both the new school under construction on the western portion and the public. Plans include an access drive from Old St. Johns Road and parking.
Read MoreMontross Fall Festival To Honor First Responders
Montross’s Fall Festival will celebrate first responders from past and present, including EMS personnel, dispatchers, and volunteer rescue squads from Montross, Colonial Beach, and Westmoreland. The festival committee chose to make the grand marshal a group effort, highlighting the contributions of those who keep the community safe. The event kicks off in less than a […]
Read MoreGloucester Schools Approve Before- And After-school Care Program
The Gloucester County School Board voted unanimously to launch a before- and after-school care program in partnership with the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas. Gloucester County Public Schools officials say the program will address limited childcare options and keep children engaged in enrichment activities without screens. The YMCA, chosen from four proposals, will contribute up […]
Read MoreMiddlesex Supervisors Back Grant For Watermen Sites Amid Local Concerns
Middlesex County supervisors voted unanimously to join a federal grant program aimed at improving infrastructure for commercial fishermen at three county sites. Concerns were raised that the Stampers Bay and Mill Creek projects may not benefit the broader community and could create conflicts with homeowners and recreational users. The Middle Peninsula Regional Planning District Commission […]
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