National Night Out Brings Community Together in Colonial Beach
Colonial Beach hosts its annual National Night Out in October, focusing on community outreach and building trust between law enforcement, first responders, and residents. The event, set for next Tuesday, October 29th at Town Hill, from 5pm until 8pm on the corner of Colonial and Washington Avenues, gives local officials a chance to showcase equipment […]
Read MoreMarch trial set for man in Norris Bridge fatal crash
30 year old Jesse David Foster of White Stone, will face a jury in Lancaster County Circuit Court March 2-6 on charges tied to a deadly three-vehicle crash on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge. The July 13 accident involved Foster’s 2014 Mercedes-Benz passing another vehicle in the eastbound lane, sideswiping a 27 year […]
Read MoreKilmarnock council revises event safety policy after public objections
Kilmarnock Council is reworking its policy on parades, protests, and special events to better ensure public safety after nearly 20 residents opposed proposed changes last month. Council directed staff to create a best practices matrix for free speech activities, with a subcommittee review set for 3 p.m. November 3 at Town Hall. The measure passed […]
Read MoreMiddlesex County Museum annual meeting set for Sunday
The Middlesex County Museum and Historical Society will hold its 2025 annual meeting at 2pm this Sunday at the Historic Courthouse in Saluda. Attendees will review the past year, discuss new exhibits and acquisitions, and examine the museum’s budget. Following the meeting, members will tour the newly completed American Revolution exhibit, “On the Road to […]
Read MoreQuestions arise on Middlesex High School renovation plans
Middlesex County leaders are weighing whether to renovate Middlesex High School or build a new campus, with price tags ranging from $25 million to more than $93 million. At a recent joint work session, six options were presented, from a full renovation with a new auditorium to a larger project including an eighth-grade component and […]
Read MoreMiddlesex EDA buys 21 acres on Broad Creek for public access and marine trades training
The Middlesex County Economic Development Authority purchased 21 acres in Deltaville for $1 million, securing public access to Broad Creek while leaving the adjacent Norview Marina under private ownership. The land will serve as the foundation for “Project Access,” which aims to build a public boat ramp, docks, and parking, while creating a marine industrial […]
Read MoreLancaster VA Toys for Tots Applications Open Thursday
Applications for the 2025 Lancaster VA Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Toys for Tots program is now up and running, now through November 21st. Families must submit requests electronically this year—no paper applications will be accepted. Each child should list three gift wishes, and families that received a bike in 2024 will not be eligible […]
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