Northumberland Backs Restoration Of Gardys Mill Pond
Northumberland County supervisors have approved a resolution supporting restoration of Gardys Mill Pond to its original condition. The move follows a recent public meeting where several options for the pond’s future were presented. County leaders say the pond is an important recreational and historical asset. Officials there now say they hope Westmoreland County will adopt […]
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Earns Accreditation Recognition
The Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized for maintaining its accreditation through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission. The agency first earned the designation in 2006 and recently passed another comprehensive review with no deficiencies reported. Officials say the assessment examined training, operations, administration, evidence handling, and community relations. State evaluators praised the […]
Read MoreLancaster Approves Budget And Tax Increase
Lancaster County supervisors have approved a $51.4 million budget for the new fiscal year, along with a five-cent increase in the real estate tax rate. Officials say the increase will help cover growing debt obligations. The largest budget item is nearly $22 million for the school system. Debt service will exceed $6.7 million, up more […]
Read MoreSheriff Warns Of Animal Shelter Fundraising Scam
The Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office and the Westmoreland County Animal Shelter are warning residents about a fundraising scam circulating online. Officials say the agencies are not selling T-shirts or conducting any related fundraiser and are urging the public not to send money. The sheriff’s office says anyone who encounters the solicitation should avoid making payments […]
Read MorePool Towing Crash Leads To Reckless Driving Charge
A reckless driving charge has been filed against 30 year old K’Von Tavares Evans of Petersburg following a June 5 crash that shut down the Robert O Norris Bridge. State Police say Evans was towing a 16-foot-wide swimming pool across the bridge, which has a posted 10-foot width limit, when he sideswiped three vehicles. No […]
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