Lancaster man arrested in Gloucester shooting death
Lancaster County deputies helped Gloucester authorities arrest 66 year old Steve A. Curry in connection with the shooting death of 43 year old Branden Patrick Green at the Tri-River Alcohol Safety Action Program office. Investigators say the attack was not random. Curry faces charges including first degree murder, and he is now being held without […]
Read MoreNorthumberland supervisors approve plans for new animal shelter
Northumberland supervisors voted unanimously to move forward with plans for a new animal shelter, citing persistent issues with the existing 25-year-old facility. Volunteers from Friends of the Northumberland County Animal Shelter will fundraise and build a 10,000-square-foot structure to house up to 50 dogs and 26 cats. The project is expected to cost $1.75 million […]
Read MoreCynthia Scott appointed to Kilmarnock town council
Kilmarnock council voted to appoint Cynthia Scott to fill the unexpired term of Curtis Smith. Scott, a local business owner, was sworn in immediately and participated in the remainder of the most recent meeting. In other recent business, council filled planning commission vacancies, approved a $10,000 Lancaster Community Library funding request, and recognized Bernice McElroy […]
Read MoreNorthumberland county clarifies property reassessment process
Northumberland officials say recent property assessment increases are tied to rising market values, not school or county budgets. Homeowners can appeal through the board of equalization. The board also discussed reviewing land use tax rates for agricultural and open space properties.
Read MoreLancaster supervisors approve new solar and heliport regulations
Lancaster supervisors have unanimously approved updates to small-scale solar and private heliport rules. The solar ordinance now limits ground-mounted panels to 25 kilowatts, 2,500 square feet, and 15 feet in height, with a special exception process for larger installations. Private heliports are now defined as “piloted” and prohibited in general residential zones, but they remain […]
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