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Technology gives sheriff’s offices an extra set of eyes for search and rescue

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by Jackie Nunnery LANCASTER—When it comes to search and rescue missions, time matters. For the sheriff’s offices in Lancaster and Northumberland counties, technology, in the...
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Kilmarnock financials receive positive review

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by AnnGardner Eubank KILMARNOCK—The Town of Kilmarnock finances earned a clean bill of health for the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to an independent audit conducted...
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Supervisors revisit twice a year tax billing

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by Jackie Nunnery HEATHSVILLE—Northumberland supervisor Keith Harris recently recruited planning commission member John Kost to evaluate the payment of taxes twice a year. Kost presented...
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‘Pirates on the Bay’ is in final stages of production

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“Pirates on the Bay,” a documentary covering the golden age of piracy on Chesapeake Bay, is in the final stages of production. It is...
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Farming photos needed for 2026 Bay Heritage

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For 250 years, farmers have been a vital part of the nation and an important part of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, where...
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Irvington traffic concerns continue to receive attention

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by AnnGardner Eubank IRVINGTON—Speeding along Irvington Road and down King Carter Drive have been major concerns for residents for years. During a Thursday, August 13,...
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Remembering a community hero and carnival volunteer

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Activity at the Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Festival grandstand took a solemn twist Friday, August 7, as Del. Hillary Pugh Kent (left) presented...
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Educating the school board

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by Jackie Nunnery IRVINGTON—School administrators on Tuesday, August 4, briefed the Lancaster school board on back to school plans. High school principal Mike Myers shared plans...
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Northumberland school board reorganizes due to Curran’s resignation

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by AnnGardner Eubank A special election has been called for November 3 following the resignation of Northumberland school board chairman David Curran prior to the...
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Taylor and Mizusawa to face incumbents in November U.S. House and Senate races

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by Jackie Nunnery RICHMOND—The Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, saw clear favorites picked to challenge long-time incumbents for seats in the U.S House of...
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White Stone council to allow upper story housing/apartments in commercial district

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by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi WHITE STONE—On the recommendation of the town planning commission, the White Stone Town Council on Thursday, August 6, approved two amendments to...
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Community Foundation awards some $1.75 million in Community Impact Grants

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WHITE STONE—The River Counties Community Foundation (RCCF) recently announced nearly $1.75 million in grants to 56 nonprofit organizations serving Lancaster, Middlesex and Northumberland. This...
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Summer break ends and a new school year begins

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by Jackie Nunnery IRVINGTON—It is the final push of activity as Lancaster teachers, staff and administrators prepare for the 2026-27 school year which begins for...
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Back to school will begin Wednesday for Northumberland

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by AnnGardner Eubank HEATHSVILLE—The halls of Northumberland County public schools will soon go from quiet and empty to bustling and filled with laughter and catching...
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