A major step forward in Urbanna could help fix a failing bridge leading to the town marina. Officials say the town has been awarded a $450,000 federal grant with no local match required to begin planning work on replacing or repairing the structure. The funding, secured through the U.S. Department of Transportation, will cover engineering, design, and environmental reviews. The bridge was closed to vehicle traffic late last year after engineers warned its foundation was failing, though it remains open to pedestrians. Town leaders say the bridge is unlikely to reopen to vehicles in time for the summer season.
ED HISTED
Ed launched his radio career in 1975 and has spent more than five decades in the broadcasting industry. During that time, he has served in a wide range of roles including Air Personality, News Director, Sales Manager, Operations Manager, and General Manager at numerous radio stations in various markets across the country. Beyond on-air and management responsibilities, Ed has also worked extensively on the technical side of broadcasting. His background includes RF engineering and information technology, with particular experience configuring digital automation systems and remote voice-tracking platforms used by stations across the country. Ed was also among a select group of industry professionals invited by Google to its California headquarters following the company’s acquisition of Scott Studios. He was one of just 12 broadcasters nationwide chosen to participate in discussions and provide input during the design and rollout of Google’s digital broadcast automation platform. Although the majority of Ed’s career—spanning roughly four decades—was rooted in music radio, he transitioned into news and information programming in 2012. He says the move into spoken-word broadcasting was a natural evolution after decades of experience in multiple areas of the industry.