Lancaster Supervisors Move Toward $57 Million Budget Adoption
County leaders in Lancaster County are moving ahead with a proposed $57 million budget for the next fiscal year following a public hearing. Officials say the plan includes a possible increase in the real estate tax rate from 55 to 60 cents per $100 of assessed value, though that rate could still be adjusted before […]
Read MoreGrace Church Grant Deadline Is Today
Today is the deadline for nonprofits in to apply for grant funding through the Grace Episcopal Church Yard Sale program. Applications can be submitted online, by mail, or dropped off at the church office on South Main Street. The program funded 28 local organizations last year, distributing more than 177 thousand dollars raised through the […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Reviews Budget Options, School Funding Plan
Supervisors in Northumberland County are getting their first look at budget options for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with spending proposals ranging from 46.4 to 47.4 million dollars, all exceeding last year’s 46.1 million in revenue. The plans include 2 percent raises for employees along with higher retirement and health insurance costs. A separate 21.6 million […]
Read MoreFormer Northumberland Deputy Sentenced, Remains Free Pending Appeal
A former sheriff’s deputy in Northumberland County has been sentenced but will remain out of custody while appealing his conviction. Edward Logan Fisher was given a 20 year sentence with 16 years suspended after being found guilty of felony object sexual penetration by force. A judge ordered him to serve four years, but approved a […]
Read MoreHealth District Holding Emergency Response Drill In Warsaw And Glenns
Public health officials in Warsaw are conducting emergency response training today as the Three Rivers Health District teams up with regional partners for a large-scale drill. The exercise at Rappahannock Community College campuses in Warsaw and Glenns, will simulate a response to a novel influenza outbreak. Organizers say the goal is to test how quickly […]
Read MoreMathews Museum Hosting May Faire Weekend Celebration
The Mathews Museum is holding its annual May Faire celebration starting today and running through this Sunday. The free event features live music, historical exhibits, family activities, and a popular pound cake contest. Organizers say the weekend also includes an archaeology dig and a performance by the Yorktown Fife and Drum Corps as part of […]
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