Reward Offered In Post Office Burglary Investigation
Federal investigators are seeking information in connection with burglaries at two post offices, including one in Essex County. The break-ins occurred between April 24th and the morning of April 25th at locations in Essex and King George counties. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to […]
Read MoreThree Indicted In Essex School Funds Investigation
A special Essex County grand jury has indicted a current School Board member and two former school officials following a year-long investigation into financial irregularities within Essex County Public Schools. Indicted are former Superintendent Dr. Harry R. Thomas III, former Finance Director Elizabeth Franklin and School Board member Garlyn Renee Bundy. Prosecutors allege more than […]
Read MoreHuman Composting Facility Opens In Maryland
A new human composting facility has opened in Maryland, just outside of Washington DC, offering Virginia families a closer option for environmentally focused funeral services. The process, known as natural organic reduction, transforms human remains into soil through controlled decomposition. The Earth Funeral facility, which opened in May, is one of the largest of its […]
Read MoreBoys And Girls Club To Celebrate Northumberland Expansion
The Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Neck will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for Northumberland’s Phase One project. The event runs from 3 until 6 p.m. at 8200 Northumberland Highway in Heathsville. Community members are invited to tour the facility, meet local leaders and celebrate the project’s opening.
Read MoreVirginia Free Fishing Days Set For June 5 Through 7
Virginia residents and visitors can fish without a license during the state’s Free Fishing Days event June 5th through 7th. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says no recreational fishing license or facilities use permit will be required for rod-and-reel fishing during the three-day event. Anglers will also have access to more than 2,900 miles […]
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