Urbanna Council Weighs Options For Marina Bridge Replacement
The Urbanna Town Council is pressing engineers for firm details on how to replace the town marina bridge, including costs, timelines, and whether a temporary crossing is possible by Memorial Day. Council members raised concerns at their February 12 meeting after reviewing a proposed contract that left key figures blank. Town officials say the 16-foot […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Anti-Litter Committee Looks For New Members
The Northumberland County Anti-Litter Committee is looking for new members and volunteers to help carry out its 2025–26 action plan. Vacancies need to be filled in Districts 1 and 5, but residents from across the county are encouraged to get involved. The committee’s plan focuses on promoting a clean-county culture through education and publicity, organizing […]
Read MoreMiddlesex County Sheriff Bushey To Retire March 31
Middlesex County Sheriff David P. Bushey has announced he will retire March 31, citing current medical conditions. In a letter to County Administrator Matt Walker, Bushey said unforeseen circumstances led him to take early retirement after more than a decade in office. Bushey joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office in 1994, later serving as chief deputy […]
Read MoreRiver Road To Close For Six Months For Culvert Replacement
River Road in Lancaster County will close for up to six months starting March 3 as crews replace drainage pipes with a concrete box culvert at Deep Creek. The project is being handled by the Virginia Department of Transportation. The closure will affect River Road between Mary Ball and White Chapel roads while workers remove […]
Read MoreNorthumberland County Audit Delayed Over Missing Revenue Records
Northumberland County supervisors are facing continued financial problems after missing revenue records delayed the county’s audit process. Finance Director Anne Curran told the board February 12 that revenue from January through June 2025 was never entered into the county’s RDA financial system, forcing the pre-audit to be put on hold. Curran said she repeatedly requested […]
Read MoreVirginia To Enforce One-Hour Daily Social Media Limit For Kids
Virginia will begin enforcing a law that limits children under 16 to one hour a day on social media, according to Attorney General Jay Jones. The law was set to take effect January first, but enforcement was paused while tech companies challenged it in court. The measure requires platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat […]
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