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Carving out a role in community service

When Westmoreland County student Danny Cisneros talks about volunteering, his excitement is contagious. At 17, he has already become a standout for what young people...

Northumberland Family YMCA Bright Beginnings program supports 50 youth

Each year, the Northumberland Family YMCA raises money for families in need by providing school supplies, a backpack and clothing for children in grades...

NPL special events include Summer Readers Fun Fair

Northumberland Public Library (NPL), 7204 Northumberland Highway, Heathsville, recently announced its August events calendar. Special events will include a Tampa Taiko Drum event at 10...

New school nears completion

Work is wrapping up at the new Lancaster High School, 100 Visionary Way, Irvington, according to superintendent Jessica Davis. Following cancellation of an open...

NPL summer reading program winds down

With just days before Northumberland Public Library summer reading challenge ends, participating readers are urged to step up their reporting and get ready for...

Affirmation art offered at RAL

The RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock, will offer Affirmation Art with Averelle from 6-9 p.m. August 13. The instructor will be...

Animal Welfare League of the Northern Neck invests in the future of veterinary care

by Jennifer Hultz For many pet owners across the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, finding timely veterinary care has become increasingly difficult. Appointments often require...

LHS band hard at work

The Lancaster High School Red Devils Band practices continue from 8-10 a.m. at LHS, 100 Visionary Way, Irvington. New marching band members report today, July...

Youth Theater Workshop coming

The Lancaster Players will hold a Youth Theater Workshop for ages 8-18 August 3 through 7 at the Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White...

Local teen launches ‘A Fresh Start’ to help fellow students

Kinsley Horn of White Stone, a rising junior at Middlesex High School, is making a difference in the lives of students through her community service...

Forging memories: Tavern’s Grandparents Camp sparks creativity, heritage and family traditions

Sparks flew from the blacksmith's forge. Hammers rang against glowing steel. Sewing needles stitched colorful patterns, spinning wheels hummed and sawdust filled the air...

New state budget includes funds for Northumberland Clubhouse project

The recently approved state budget includes significant investments in Boys & Girls Club programming statewide, with funding directed to both the Virginia Alliance of...

Applications still available for Youth Theater Workshop

The Lancaster Players will hold a Youth Theater Workshop for ages 8-18 August 3 through 17 at the Lancaster Playhouse, 361 Chesapeake Drive, White...

Fin Burke receives 2026 Schroeder Cup

Fin Burke, the son of Justin Burke and Melissa Burke, is the 2026 recipient of the Schroeder Cup, Chesapeake Academy’s highest honor. The Schroeder Cup...

LHS band practices will begin on July 22

The Lancaster High School Red Devils Band will soon start preparing for the 2026 marching season. “Last year was one of the most successful years...

LHS Class of 1986 plans 40th reunion

The Lancaster High School Class of 1986 will hold its 40th reunion in August and is inviting several other graduating classes to join in...
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