Santa To Ride Through Middlesex Communities This Weekend
Santa Claus will visit Middlesex County communities on a fire truck from the Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department starting this Sunday, when he travels through Urbanna. He will then travel through Saluda and Stormont on Monday, and Remlik, Kilmer’s Point, and Burrell’s Marina Road on Tuesday. You need to listen for the fire truck siren as […]
Read MoreMiddlesex Supervisors Receive Update on Stormont Solar Project
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors recently heard an update on plans for a solar farm at Stormont. Dominion Energy met with county officials to outline team roles and required paperwork for the project, which would use portions of the old county landfill and Thacker Farm property. Dominion Energy has offered a 25-year lease totaling […]
Read MoreTemporary Gravel Lot Opens at Cooks Corner Central Park
The Middlesex County Board of Supervisors has approved a $12,000 expenditure to create a temporary gravel parking lot at Cooks Corner Central Park. The lot, which was installed earlier this fall, aims to keep vehicles off the road near the new Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say a permanent lot location will be determined as […]
Read MoreSand Removal Underway at Mill Creek Boat Ramp
Work to remove sand at Mill Creek boat ramp in Wake is now underway to reopen the ramp for trailered boats. Two excavators and several trucks have been dredging sand pushed in by wind, seas, and storms. Officials say the ramp is 50 to 75 percent cleared and should reopen soon. The Virginia Marine Resources […]
Read MoreLancaster County Schools Say No Credible Threat After Rumors Spread
Lancaster County Public Schools, the Sheriff’s Office, and Kilmarnock Police met Thursday to address concerns after rumors of a potential school shooting circulated online. The division says there was no verified or credible threat to any campus. Officials traced the panic to a doctored image shared with staff that falsely appeared to come from the […]
Read MoreAbingdon Fire and Rescue Visits Neighborhoods for Holiday Outreach
Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue is bringing the holiday spirit to local neighborhoods on weekends through Christmas. Tomorrow, crews will hit the north side of Bellhaven Road to Linda Circle in the Hayes Road area. The final route on Dec. 20 runs from Linda Circle to Coke and Glass. Detailed routes and times are available […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Christmas Parade Set For Main Street Friday
The 2025 Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade will roll down Main Street tonight starting at 7. The town’s oldest resident, 110 year old Irma Pauline Henderson Burke, will serve as grand marshal. Before the parade, from 5 to 6:15 p.m., children can meet Santa at the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department and take photos. Free hot chocolate […]
Read MoreVDOT Seeks Public Input On Irvington Road And North Main Street Improvements
Local residents recently attended a public session at Lancaster Elementary to discuss proposed road improvements along Irvington Road and North Main Street. The Virginia Department of Transportation presented potential solutions under its STARS program, including roundabouts, traffic signals, medians, and dedicated turn lanes to improve safety and traffic flow. Public comments are open through December […]
Read MoreKilmarnock Christmas Parade Set For Main Street Friday
The 2025 Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade will roll down Main Street Friday starting at 7 p.m. The town’s oldest resident, 110 year old Irma Pauline Henderson Burke, will serve as grand marshal. Before the parade, from 5 to 6:15 p.m., children can meet Santa at the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department and take photos. Free hot […]
Read MoreNorthern Neck Middlesex Free Health Clinic Launches $100,000 Matching Challenge
The Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic has launched a $100,000 Matching Challenge to support patients in need of affordable healthcare. Donations made through February 28 will be matched dollar-for-dollar by an anonymous donor. The clinic reports rising patient demand, especially among adults with chronic conditions, and anticipates more residents seeking care if health insurance subsidies […]
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